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Synopsis
Yolanda's a convict, caught by the cops while her boyfriend was robbing a bank. Now all the Hell Sisters at Harrington Hills prison farm are in love with her. Their leader wants to "marry" her. Yolanda has to find a way out. She's been taking a philosophy course in jail from Melvin P. Sparks, a Cornell professor who talks to the female convicts once a week about ecology, in galoshes and a torn shirt. But it's only a disguise. He's actually a member of the Christian Commandos, a ragtag group of environmental rangers who aren't quite soldiers or spies. Yolanda happens to be the cousin of Ruben Falcone, king of the Medellin cartel. The rangers want to meet with Ruben, who's hiding in the jungles of Colombia, while a dozen agencies destroy the rain forest tracking him. Sparks helps Yolanda get out of jail, whisking her off to Medellin to find her long lost cousin.
Death of a Tango King: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains mature themes including prison violence, drug cartel activity, sexual coercion in prison, and criminal activity. The protagonist faces threatening situations from both inmates and organized crime figures.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include substance abuse, captivity, and organized crime (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the gritty crime thriller elements and the unusual environmental activist angle combined with cartel intrigue.