THRILLER

STRONG JUSTICE: A Caitlin Strong Novel.
by Jon Land
Forge. Hardcover
ISBN 978-0-7653-2336-1

In this second novel featuring Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong, her story continues with the fight against crime along the Mexican/Texas border. A puzzling mystery about polluted water draws her into danger, while at the same time, Caitlin and her lover, Cort Wesley are pursued by Mexican cartels out for vengence. In the first book. Caitlin and Cort, with help from the strangely compelling Paz, a Venezuelan assassin turned moralist, wiped out one of their strongholds. Now the cartel, deep in the transportation of young girls across the border to be sold into the “entertainment” industry, has carelessly let one escape. Fortuitously, Cort’s eldest son is on hand to help rescue her. The action is non-stop as a few Rangers are pitted against the cartels, the big money interests, and officials on the take. But Caitlin and Cort are not alone in their determination to stop the sex slavery trade. Eager to help out are retired Rangers, a social worker or two, and most importantly, mysterious Guillermo Paz, who has vowed to keep Caitlin Strong alive no matter what it takes. Adding to the story are fascinating details from Caitlin’s father’s and grandfather’s time in the Rangers, all with tie-ins to the present day trouble.

Mr. Land writes a page-turner of a story. Excellent plotting and tightly drawn characters to cheer for help one ignore a rapidly growing body count. And if the good guys work outside the boundaries of their jobs, what the heck? This is rip-roaring fiction for your enjoyment.