Chasing Tropical Ice

In the misty highlands of Panama, the jungle keeps its secrets—and some are worth killing for. All writer Augusta wanted was inspiration. All her partner Kaye, a retired Air Force pilot, wanted was a quiet escape. Instead, they stumble into a deadly international smuggling conspiracy, a missing woman, and a cover-up dripping in blood. Powerful and corrupt men will do anything to keep their crimes hidden. Two women asking the wrong questions have just made themselves targets. But not all power belongs to men. One uber-powerful woman—an arch-villainess in her own right—may be the only one who can turn the tide against them. But at what cost and to whom? Murder, greed, and corruption thrive in these mountains—protected by those who believe no one will stop them. But Augusta and Kaye aren't backing down. As they chase the truth, the question isn't just whether they can survive—the question is, if they fail, will Gaia also be destroyed? A gripping feminist thriller packed with mystery, suspense, and sharp social insight, Chasing Tropical Ice delivers strong female protagonists, deadly intrigue, and a setting as dangerous as the secrets it hides. Some secrets are buried deep. Some fight their way to the surface.