The Bus to Beluah: A Novel

Maria Puente, on her way to a new job in America, discovers a human trafficking ring and is kidnapped by the American company that manages the operation. Her family and law enforcement search for her, but they face resistance from powerful businessman Albert Waters and his Mexican cartel partners. Will Moser, the long-time Hogg County high sheriff, calls on Elijah Kahn, a former Vietnam veteran who runs one of the largest international security firms, to help find Maria. The film is organized in an hour-by-hour structure and culminates in a massive chase to save Maria before she disappears forever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 335 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: SparkPress

Maria Puente's journey to a new job in America takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally uncovers a human trafficking ring. Fearing exposure, the American company that manages the operation, in collaboration with their Mexican partners, resorts to kidnapping Maria. The disappearance of Maria sparks a frantic search by her family and local law enforcement to locate her before the kidnappers can carry out their plans to permanently dispose of her. As the investigation unfolds, long-time Hogg County high sheriff Will Moser confronts Albert Waters, a powerful businessman whom Will suspects has knowledge about Maria's disappearance. However, Albert and his Mexican cartel partners prove to be formidable obstacles, presenting a formidable challenge to the authorities.

Determined to find Maria, Will seeks the assistance of Elijah Kahn, a man he met during his service in Vietnam. Elijah now runs one of the largest international security firms in the world. The idea of working with mercenaries troubles Will, but he realizes that he has no other option if he wants to find Maria. When Lana, Will's wife, reminds him of the debt they owe to Tomas Delgado, Maria's uncle, Will's hesitation dissipates.

The Bus to Beulah is meticulously structured, unfolding in an hour-by-hour format that builds tension and culminates in a heart-pounding chase to save Maria before she disappears forever. The novel explores themes of corruption, power, and the lengths people will go to protect their interests, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684631292