Patrick Mansell

In this thrilling new chapter of the Bimini Twist Adventure series, Max Carson and his teenage sons, P. J. and Gaffer, find themselves off the coast of Mexico on the vibrant island of Isla Mujeres. What begins as a sportfishing trip quickly turns into a high-stakes mission when the Carsons intervene in the attempted kidnapping of a young woman-none other than the daughter of influential rancher Miguel Castillo.
Their daring rescue earns them deep gratitude and trust from Castillo, who confides in Max about the threats his family faces from powerful and violent cartel factions. Seeking a bold solution, Max facilitates an unlikely alliance between Castillo and Chico Aguirre, a retired cartel boss longing to distance himself from his criminal past. Together, they hatch an audacious plan: transform part of Castillo's sprawling ranch into a residential school for young people desperate to leave gang life behind.
There, they'll learn ranching, marine sciences, and a way forward built on discipline and opportunity-not fear and violence. As word of the project spreads, three additional cartel bosses-tired of bloodshed and looking for redemption-approach the group with offers to support the school's growth. What begins as a dangerous rescue evolves into a movement for peace, education, and second chances, driven by a growing coalition of men seeking to right their wrongs.
Against the thrilling backdrop of sportfishing and Caribbean waters, Cartel delivers action, heart, and hope, continuing the Carson family's mission to make a difference-one adventure at a time.