Alacrity and Dispatch: The Chronicles of The Mahogany Mafia: Murder And Conspiracy In The Jungle, Book 2, (Hardcover)

The Mahogany Mafia, the second book in Alacrity and Dispatch: The Chronicles of a Citizen-Soldier's Selfless Service, plunges readers into the untamed jungles of Honduras, where Adam Rousselle Sr.'s ambition to build a timber empire collides with a shadowy underworld of corruption and violence. Fresh from the perilous missions of Roux's War, Adam returns to the very jungle where he once trained the Contras-not as a soldier, but as an entrepreneur with a vision to transform Honduras' prized mahogany into a cornerstone of economic growth.

What begins as an ambitious venture to construct a sawmill and establish a timber business quickly turns into a battle for survival. In the heart of the rainforest, Adam encounters "The Mahogany Mafia," a syndicate of corrupt officials, criminal networks, and ruthless competitors who will stop at nothing to maintain control of the lucrative mahogany trade. As hijacked shipments and dangerous confrontations escalate, Adam is thrust into a treacherous game of loyalty and betrayal, where every decision carries life-or-death consequences.

Drawing on the resilience and ingenuity forged during his military career, Adam devises strategies to outmaneuver his adversaries while struggling to preserve his moral compass. Yet the risks in the jungle pale in comparison to the personal toll: Adam grapples with the haunting legacy of his father, Gringo Joe, whose larger-than-life exploits in Honduras shaped Adam's path and now threaten to consume it.

The Mahogany Mafia seamlessly blends gripping action with profound reflection, capturing the volatile beauty of the Honduran rainforest and the brutal realities of those who seek to exploit it. Adam's battles against The Mahogany Mafia lay the foundation for his audacious efforts to revolutionize the energy industry and combat poverty across Central America.

But like combat, the jungle's dangers are relentless-and the costs of victory are often higher than anyone can imagine. What will the Mahogany Mafia take as payment?

Suspenseful and deeply personal, The Mahogany Mafia propels the Alacrity and Dispatch series forward, daring readers to confront the costs of ambition and the lengths one man will go to forge a legacy of integrity and transformation.