South of the garden: A CARTEL TALE

By Kristine Romero

OUTH OF THE GARDEN is a gritty, addictive cartel thriller with powerful female leads, devastating twists, and no soft landings. It's a high-stakes tale of ambition, betrayal, and what it takes to survive.

When Lilly Dawson and Alaina Alfonso leave their small town behind, they aren't running -
They're chasing something bigger.

An invitation to a mysterious party turns into an offer from a dangerous world: money, power, and a life they never imagined.
They take the deal. Fast.

Soon, they're moving product across borders, flying private, and building reputations on blood and silence. But loyalty comes with a price. And in the cartel game, trust is just another weapon.
The closer they get to the top, the more the weight of the crown threatens to crush them. Leaving Lilly and Alaina with 2 choices: Stay loyal and die, or take the throne for themselves.

Perfect for fans of Queen of the South, Ozark, and Savages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKTPVCCJ
• ISBN13: 9798294913502
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"