About the Book: Eddie Mason is done with the CIA, and he thought he'd made it clear that he never wants to work with them again.

So when his former boss, Craig Black, shows up out of nowhere with a story about Senator Sam Hawthorne's suspicious meeting with a shadowy underworld figure, he wants no part of it. It's only when he's told that the job involves Loren Malen, another former agent, that he reluctantly agrees to help. After years of wondering where she'd ended up and if the spark between them was real or just the result of dangerous circumstances, he hopes this job just might give him the opportunity to find out. When Hawthorne suddenly plans a secretive sailing trip into the Caribbean, the Agency's suspicions are heightened, and Craig insists he take Eddie along for protection. Meanwhile, Loren follows the senator's shady associate to the Dominican Republic in an attempt to unravel the mystery from that end. Neither mission turns out to be as simple as they anticipated, and Eddie and Loren are pulled into a dangerous conspiracy deeper than they could have ever imagined.

About the Beverage: Bret recommends pairing his novel with a Cuba Libre with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum because “The story launches in Miami and ventures into the Caribbean, so it calls for a tropical beverage, but nothing festive or fruity as this is most definitely not a vacation getaway. A simple rum and Coke is refreshing on a hot, humid day, with just enough sweetness to soften the Captain’s bite. Luis, one of the main characters, is Cuban-American, and the Cuba Libre is a perfect illustration of American culture blending with that of the Caribbean to create a distinctly unique flavor all its own.

Why Captain Morgan? Well, he gives a nod to the modern-day “pirates” who play a prominent role in the story. And if you want to capture the subtle essence of elegant capability that Loren brings to the mix, try the new Madagascar Vanilla version.

It’s spicy, but goes down smoothly, just like the story. And he leaves you wanting more, so it’s a good thing that the sequel is being released in just a few short months.”

About the Author: Bret Hurst loves stories of all kinds and reads everything he can get his hands on, regardless of genre. He has always dreamed of being a writer and has been working on novels and screenplays for as long as he can remember. He grew up in Miami, often sailing the waters of the Caribbean, which both inspired parts of this story. He has degrees from Auburn University and Florida International University and is the CIO of a healthcare company. He resides outside Atlanta with his wife and three children.

THE CAVEMAN CONSPIRACY is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Audible.

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