Missionaries

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Mason, a U.S. Army Special Forces medic, and Lisette, a foreign correspondent, both carry the scars of America's post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet, the allure of war—the noble calling, camaraderie, and life-and-death stakes—draws them in. Their paths converge in Colombia, where the U.S. collaborates with the local government to combat a brutal civil war and curb narco gangs. Mason, now a liaison to the Colombian military, is eager for action, while Lisette is keen to report on it. Juan Pablo, a Colombian officer, must translate the complex realities of power struggles into a language the Americans can grasp, while navigating a treacherous landscape of factions. In contrast, Abel, a lieutenant in the militia Los Mil Jesuses, faces a grim reality in rural Norte de Santander, where law is nearly nonexistent. Having lost everything, he finds himself trapped in a situation where safety comes at a terrible cost. As Los Mil Jesuses move to seize power, with the Colombian military's complicity, the Americans become unwitting pawns in a game beyond their comprehension. This gripping narrative unfolds into a calamity that impacts all involved and resonates globally, showcasing a sophisticated understanding of geopolitical dynamics and the human heart. Comparisons to literary giants like Joseph Conrad and Graham Greene arise, yet this work stands as a unique exploration of the forces unleashed in our world.