Coltrane and the Renegades

By: Jim Conlan

Narrated by: Sean Lester

Diplomatic relations between the West and the East are plummeting to depths unseen in recent history. The friction between the United States and the Soviet Union permeates even the sanctum of the Oval Office, casting a shadow over President Kennedy's desk. Cuba, a small island nation nestled off the coast of Central America, emerges as the volatile stage for a potential cataclysmic confrontation that threatens global stability.

Within the jungles of San Cristobal, Cuba, General Gogorin, a zealous Soviet military leader, has established his base of operations. His strategic aim: to orchestrate military offensives targeting key American cities. To bolster his endeavor, he has enlisted the aid of local rebel guerrilla factions, co-opting their loyalty by promising support for their insurgency. In exchange, Gogorin offers his expertise in orchestrating a future coup, positioning the rebels and their leader, Ricardo Rojas, to seize power from the current military regime.

Central Intel out of Cuba pinpoints Gogorin's hideout, triggering a covert response from HQ back in the States. General Graves, a seasoned operative, leads a team of elite soldiers on a risky mission: locate the rumored missile sites and neutralize the threat posed by Gogorin. But what seems like a straightforward op takes a treacherous turn when a betrayal within their ranks leaves Graves and his team vulnerable, their mission compromised, and their survival hanging by a thread as they race through unforgiving terrain.

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