by Caroline Clemens (Author), Deranged Doctor (Artist)
In Ballyhoo, an undercover agent draws his old flame, Rachel, into a mission against drug cartels. Amid Sarasota's beauty and Gulf waters, their rekindled romance is tested by secrets, betrayal, and an impending hurricane in this high-stakes thriller.
Set in the vibrant backdrop of Sarasota and the Gulf of Mexico, Ballyhoo is a romantic coastal crime thriller that brings Miami Vice flair to a high-stakes mission against drug cartels and their American collaborators. An undercover agent reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Rachel, a stable cardiac nurse turned new mother, and invites her to help with Operation Lexi. Despite her reservations, she's intrigued and finds herself drawn into the operation. They make an impressive team, but secrets threaten to tear them apart as they face ruthless adversaries, danger on the high seas, and an encroaching hurricane.