Coeds and Cartels—Oh My!

It’s spring break, and four college frenemies are headed to Cancun for the time of their lives. But the perky coeds get more than they bargained for when they unwittingly stumble upon dueling drug cartels. Left to their own devices, these spring breakers are forced to survive the only way they know how—with girl power . . . and decapitation.

I dreamt up this story after reflecting on all those beautiful, insecure “mean girls” I knew in high school. I wanted to see how these bad girls would react when they were challenged by very real cartel violence, and so I introduced them to a few cartel kingpins. You’ll have to read the book to find out the rest, but let’s just say tensions between the girls reach a breaking point and a few of them don’t make it back home.

Spring Break is really about how people act under pressure, and how the stress of being in the popular clique can wreak total havoc. Thanks for reading!

5 Questions for LC Kanon

1. What is Spring Break about? Spring Break is about coeds vacationing in Cancun who run into a Mexican drug cartel. It quickly goes downhill from there, and the girls learn they must use all their cunning to get out of Mexico alive. A lot of action ensues, especially when two of the girls break off from the group and decide to take on the cartel—guns blazing! The idea was just so compelling I couldn’t stop writing. That’s when you know you have a good idea, when it just won’t leave you alone until you finish it. I feel like I was seeing my characters around me constantly, it was very inspiring and a great motivation.

2. Can you tell us a little about your main and supporting characters? My main characters are a “mean girls” foursome made up of Leigh, Eva, Gia, and Joy. They are your typical spoiled Scottsdale coeds who are coming down to Cancun to do what they do best—party. They run into Guero, a cartel kingpin, described as a “Mexican Ken doll.” He’s not very pleased when they insert themselves into cartel business.

5 Questions for LC Kanon, Cont.

3. Do you tend to base your characters on real people or are they totally from your imagination? I found inspiration for Leigh’s personality and appearance from a close friend of mine. Leigh’s “mean girls” friends are totally made up; however, their personalities are familiar. For example, I think everyone has crossed paths with a “Gia,” a really nasty, popular girl who is used to getting her own way.

4. Open the book to page 69. What is happening? Only three girls made it out of their hotel alive, and they have just arrived at a location they think is safe. One of the girls, Leigh, just got off the phone with Guero, a cartel kingpin. She is trying to negotiate her way out of Mexico but conversation doesn’t go well. The page ends with Leigh concerned Guero is closing in on their location.

5. Are you planning a sequel?Yes, there is a lot of unfinished business in Spring Break, and readers want to know what happened to Leigh’s sister, Rachel.

206 pages Publisher: Story Girl Press LLC

ISBN-13: 978-0988804807 ISBN-10: 0988804808 BISAC: Fiction / Thrillers

Description: An all-expenses paid trip to Cancun for spring break? It wasn't exactly a hard sell for Leigh, Eva, Gia and Joy, frenemies from Arizona Southern University. But all is not well in the land of silver or lead. Soon after arriving, Leigh and the girls stumble upon some cartel carnage—a bloodbath of debauchery that makes even their wildest desert party seem tame.

Instead of doing the proper thing, like contacting the authorities, the girls venture down the rabbit hole in this tale of sex, lies, and bloodshed. Everything changes when Leigh makes the acquaintance of Guero, a cartel kingpin who is none too pleased with her newfound lust for blood money.

These vengeful coeds aren’t on campus anymore, and after Guero lets them know just how serious he is, they make a run for the border no one will ever forget.

Author Bio

LC Kanon is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and has lived and worked in various locations across the country. A first-time author, LC was driven to write after reading far too many thrillers with damsels in distress. Compelled to meld the drama of chick lit with action and suspense, LC began writing and never stopped. Her first book, Spring Break, mixes coeds and cartels in a bloody romp through Mexico. When she's not writing, LC enjoys watching kung fu, taking long drives, and walking along sandy beaches.

Reviews

“LC Kanon writes intriguing characters with suspense woven into every chapter. There are dozens of twists and turns throughout the novel that keep the reader engaged and fascinated at the often bloody outcomes.” –Theresa G, Promotional Book Tours Reviewer

“[Spring Break] has everything a girl could ask for in a book and could totally be made into a movie. It's got drama, love, and a couple of events that I was not expecting.” –Kelley Jackson, author/owner of Kdiaries.com

“There are books you read and there are books you devour. I ate this one up in one day!” –Nancy MLPlans, Promotional Book Tours Reviewer

“This is definitely a unique but gripping story. I don't believe I've read anything like it and don't believe I will again. I really enjoyed this book.” –Gina, Promotional Book Tours Reviewer