Former CIA agent Carolina Perez has spent five years working deep undercover with a singular goal: to take down Castro and free Cuba from his troubled presence. Recruited by a powerful shadow organization known as the White Orchid, steely and sexy Carolina has passed test after test to prove herself ready for the ultimate assignment.
Across the Straits of Florida, Carlos Gutierrez has been lured into playing a pivotal role in the plot to overthrow el Comandante. As his involvement deepens at great risk to himself and those he loves, the doctor who has dedicated his career to saving lives must decide how much blood he is willing to have on his own hands in the name of freedom.
For both Carlos and Carolina, the threat of betrayal looms large. Who can be trusted in a byzantine network of spies, double agents, and informants? Is the plot real or is it an elaborate ruse to expose the underground dissidents in Cuba? From the sizzling opulence of Miami to the paranoid dreamscape of Havana, Fidel's Last Days is a dizzying ride by an author whose genre-crossing talents know no bounds.
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"This was a really interesting and engaging novel. I feel like I learned alot about Cuba, though the book is fictional. I also loved the sense that I got, "yeah this could happen". It was really different than his past books though. So don't expect it to resemble "Breakfast with Buddha"." — Sally (5 out of 5 stars)
"This was a really interesting and engaging novel. I feel like I learned alot about Cuba, though the book is fictional. I also loved the sense that I got, "yeah this could happen". It was really different than his past books though. So don't expect it to resemble "Breakfast with Buddha"."
" It was an interesting review of Cuban-American sensibilities as well as an insight into Cuba. "
" Of course, I love a novel set in Cuba. Havana, the people and the country won me over when I was working on Castro's Curveball. This novel gets the everyday life down but flies apart at end. "
" I don't normally read books of this genre and for what it was...it was pretty good. Page turning. "
" I enjoyed this. There were a couple spots were it dragged a bit for ideological speeches, but a good quick read. Great ending "
" This could be my favorite Roland Merullo book. Good story - interesting look at Cuba and Cuban Americans "
" after reading this author's memoir about life in revere,ma...i was surprised to come across this one. good,easy read,great description of havana for someone whose never been. "
" Spy story with plot to kill Castro. Set in present-day times (post 9/11, pre-Obama). A real page-turner. "
" Great book gives you a lot of insight about the life people lead in Cuba. An interesting read and worth taking a look at. "
" Very good espionage thriller based on current events and the aspirations of some. Twists and turns and betrayals make this a good read. "
" Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Paranoia and fear are woven together and have become the backdrop of all lives in Cuba. Lots of good twists in the plot. "
" Great mystery! Loved the ending. "
" I'm not a fan of spy/CIA novels but I've been to Cuba and thought it would be interesting. It was but not my favorite genre. I'm going to read one of the author's other books to see if they are more to my liking. "
" A fun read, especially after my recent trip to Cuba. Not great lit, but an engaging, fast-paced story. "
" A plot to assassinate Fidel Castro and reclaim Cuba for the Miami Cuban-Americans...has all the makings of a good mystery, except it's a tired story. The writing didn't do much to spice it up - a page turner with a predictable ending and a cast of expected characters. "
" A former CIA agent is chosen by a secret organization to assist in killing Fidel. "
" Good political thriller. Scared me "
" Why did it take so long for me to find this author?!? This was a great read. "
" Interesting structure. For the number of characters and plot twists it could have been longer. "
" OK, Roland is my cousin, but it was a wonderful book. I recommend it to anyone who likes a good story and well developed characters. "
" Interesting spy story with lots of twists and turns about a plot to kill Fidel Castro. A great summer read. I'd recommend another book by the author called 'Revere Beach Boulevard' about growing up in Revere, MA. "
Roland Merullo is the author of more than twenty works of fiction and nonfiction, including The Talk-Funny Girl, winner of an Alex Award; Vatican Waltz, a Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2013 pick; Lunch with Buddha, selected as one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2013; Revere Beach Boulevard, named one of the “Top 100 Essential Books of New England” by the Boston Globe; and Revere Beach Elegy, winner of the Massachusetts Book Award for nonfiction. Born in Boston and raised in Revere, Massachusetts, he attended Brown University, where he obtained a bachelor of arts in Russian studies and a master of arts in Russian language and literature. He is a former Peace Corps volunteer and has also made his living as a carpenter, college professor, and cabdriver. For more information, visit www.rolandmerullo.com.
Patrick Egan is an audiobook narrator whose readings include Miguel Nicolelis’ Beyond Boundaries, Peter Guber’s Tell to Win, Harvey Sachs’ The Ninth, and numerous others.
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