Michael S. Vigil

Broschiertes Buch

Ursula, Child Soldier

Beschreibung

I cherish my friendship and conversations with legendary DEA Agent Mike Vigil for many reasons. We've had numerous talks about his long career, the dangers he faced, and the logistical challenges he successfully navigated in his battles against drug trafficking networks from Mexico to Afghanistan. But it's more than that. Almost without exception, at some point our discussion would turn to the people hurt most by the narco networks and cartels. Whether it's through corrupting government and justice systems, or spreading the ruthless violence that washes the cities and towns in the blood of the innocent, it's always the law-abiding citizens who are hurt most by the drug warlords and their armies. As an undercover agent, and later as a supervisor who rose to the head of international operations at DEA, Mike Vigil never forgot about the people. I was reminded of that as I read his latest novel, Ursula, Child Soldier. It is from this well of compassion tempered by long experience in the field that Vigil draws the compelling portrait of Ursula, a brighteyed Colombian girl kidnapped off the streets of Saravena by armed revolutionaries who brazenly blended their politics with drug trafficking and violence. This exciting novel reads with a degree of authenticity that's hard to match. And why not? It's written by Mike Vigil, the ex-agent who spent his career on the front lines of the endless battle against drug trafficking. One of Mike's favorite sayings is, "You cannot lead from where you have not been." That's true - especially in the world he knows like few others. Fortunately for us, we can follow Mike's lead through the pages of this book. -John L. Smith Author of Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens: The Endless War over the West's Public Lands URSULA, CHILD SOLDIER MICHAEL S. VIGIL

Autor

Michael S. Vigil, born and raised in Española, New Mexico, earned his degree in criminal justice at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces where he graduated with Honors. He later joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and became one of its most highly decorated agents. Throughout his career, he served in thirteen foreign and domestic posts of duty and rose through the ranks to the highest levels of the Senior Executive Service becoming the Special Agent in Charge of the Caribbean and San Diego Divisions. One of his final posts was as the Chief of International Operations in charge of all DEA offices worldwide. Mr. Vigil has received numerous awards during his elite career such as law enforcement's most prestigious recognition: The National Association of Police Organization's Top Cop award. This award is only given to ten law enforcement heroes each year from thousands of submissions nationwide. Many foreign governments have honored Mr. Vigil for his extraordinary and courageous efforts in the violent struggle against transnational organized crime. He is the only American to be made an honorary general by the country of Afghanistan. China bestowed him with the "Key to the City of Shanghai." The President of the Dominican Republic presented him with an Admiral's sword at an International Drug Enforcement Conference. He is mentioned in over twenty-seven books and appears on worldwide documentaries, and popular television programs such as Gangsters: America's Most Evil, The Rise and Fall of El Chapo, Manhunt: Kill or Capture, and NETFLIX'S Drug Lords. He is frequently called upon as a contributor to CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, Telemundo, Univision, Chinese Global Television, NPR, TRT, Al Jazeera, BBC, TV Azteca, El Financiero Bloomberg, NTN 24, Caracol Television, CNN Español, and dozens of internationally syndicated newspapers and radio stations. He is also a contributor to the highly regarded Cipher Brief. His highly acclaimed memoir, DEAL, was released in 2014. Metal Coffins: The Blood Alliance Cartel, Narco Queen, Land of Enchantment Cartel, Afghan Warlord, The Rise of the Sicario, Claw of the Dragon, and Drug Capo are his seven fiction novels. Many of the scenarios, however, are derived from his extensive experience as an undercover agent. He is the only American to have a corrido (ballad) composed and sung in his honor by Alberto Angel AKA El Cuervo, a famous recording artist and composer in Mexico. Mr. Vigil was responsible for the largest and most successful operations in the DEA's history. The most significant one involved thirty-six countries in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. After the fall of the Taliban in 2001, he designed and implemented "Operation Containment" consisting of twenty-five countries, including China and Russia. Prior to this initiative, only a few kilograms of heroin were seized in the region. During the first year of Operation Containment over twenty-four tons were seized in this same area. He also developed regional intelligence centers allowing foreign countries to exchange information on transnational organized crime. The centers are now operational globally. Mr. Vigil was one of the greatest intrepid and legendary undercover agents in the history of the DEA as he successfully infiltrated some of the most violent and dangerous cartels in the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: iUniverse
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 465g
• ISBN-13: 9781663274601
• ISBN-10: 1663274606
• Artikelnr.: 75165732