The Cartel
The Cartel by Ashley, published by Kensington on February 28, 2017, is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of Miami’s drug trade. This 400-page novel explores the dynamics of power and betrayal within the Diamond family, who control a significant portion of the cocaine market. Following the death of their ruthless leader, Carter Diamond, the story unfolds as his illegitimate son, Carter Jones, arrives in Miami to confront his father’s legacy, while Miamor, a skilled contract killer and leader of The Murder Mamas, seeks revenge after losing her sister in a botched mission against the Cartel.
Readers will find a complex interplay of love and vengeance as young Carter and Miamor navigate their conflicting worlds. The narrative delves into themes of crime and urban life, highlighting the challenges faced by characters entrenched in a violent environment. As their paths cross, the tension escalates, leading to an unpredictable conclusion that reveals deep-seated secrets and loyalties. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters’ struggles and the consequences of their choices within the high-stakes realm of crime.
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The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls eighty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond, leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret. The secret is his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When young Carter learns of his father’s death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of the Cartel.
Miamor is a woman who uses her beauty to enhance her skill as a contract killer. She is the leader of The Murder Mamas. When her crew is hired to take down the Cartel, they get caught slipping, and Miamor loses her sister in the process. She is determined to get revenge. Unknowingly, she meets the son of Carter Diamond, and he immediately catches her heart. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds out, she is torn between love and revenge.
Young Carter and Miamor lead two different lifestyles. They are on opposing teams, and when their worlds collide, the truth will be unveiled in an unpredictable ending.
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