MWSA Review

Caribbean Cabal by Hugh Simpson is an action-packed, full-throated adventure story that is fast-paced and engaging. Since this is the second book in a series, it would have been helpful to have a quick summary of the story arc from the first Hap Stoner book at the beginning. If you hadn't read it, it was confusing as to how all the main characters got together and knew one another and the back story that they constantly refer to. Once you get beyond that, the story moves along well. The overall plot and the execution of the story line is a little unlikely in that all the cascading events in the story would emerge and pile on one another; but what the heck: it's fiction, and anything goes. It’s a good story to take to your den, curl up in your favorite chair, pour some Jameson over ice, and then engage in this boisterous and escapist adventure.

Review by Phil Keith (July 2020)

Author's Synopsis

A ruthless Central American President wants it. And he's willing to play a dangerous game of geopolitical chess with Russia and China to get it. Former LtCol Hap "Kang" Stoner owes his life to Will Kellogg and Will Kellogg owes a dangerous international banker millions of dollars. Hap and Will know where the Nazi gold cache is hidden, and they'll take every imaginable risk to seize control of it first. Russia, China, a Central American President bent on expanding his power throughout Latin and South America, collide with hap Stoner's gritty team of warriors.

ISBN/ASIN: 978-1-949393-04-0,978-1-949393-03-3
Book Format(s): Soft cover, Kindle
Review Genre: Fiction—Mystery/Thriller
Number of Pages: 467