The Medellín Agent

Behind enemy lines . . .

The roar of jet turbines gives way to the din of jungle insects as the Colombian army VH-22 disappears over the trees. We're alone now, on the sweltering slopes of the Cordillera Occidental, fifty klicks behind FARC lines. And ten klicks from the crash site-an F-23 downed over enemy territory. The CIA didn't tell us what it had been up to-probably didn't tell congress either-but whatever it was, we can bet we're not the only one looking for the wreck.

The tenor of the forest noise changes just as Josh's arm snaps into the danger signal. At first there's nothing, just the drip of sweat running off my brow as I crouch, frozen. Then comes the muttered sound of Spanish voices, and Josh slowly signaling "enemy in sight." Damn. Not 200 meters off the LZ and we hit a patrol. It's going to be a long day.

I quietly flick the safety off my AUG . . .

After decades of struggle against minor guerrilla groups, in 1999 Colombia faces an all-out war against the heavily-armed, insanely aggressive drug lords of the Medellín Cartel. A political agenda is no longer a necessary part of the insurrection—in the dark and brutal world of Millennium's End, greed and criminality are just as legitimate reasons to overthrow an government. So as an indifferent world watches, Colombia struggles against increasingly difficult odds of survival—making for plenty of work for a BlackEagle cell.

The Medellín Agent is a complete sourcebook on this bloody war, covering Colombia's geography and history as well as the forces and agendas on either side of the battle lines. Also included is a complete adventure set in the heart or war-torn Colombia.