In Max and Patience Try to Save the World, the Jackson family’s summer in Baja becomes a harrowing odyssey of survival, activism, and moral reckoning. What begins as an innocent search for a missing friend soon entangles teenage siblings Patience and Max in a ruthless world of cartel-controlled illegal fishing, fentanyl smuggling, and geopolitical corruption. As their parents, Shane and Avery, launch a desperate search to find them, the novel unfolds as a gripping thriller that explores power, environmental justice, and the personal cost of standing up for what’s right.

Told with razor-sharp tension and rich, atmospheric prose, the story captures both the stunning beauty and lurking dangers of Baja’s landscapes—from shimmering seas to treacherous underground tunnels. But this is more than just a thriller. It challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about global crime syndicates, fragile ecosystems, and the blurred line between heroism and recklessness.

Max and Patience are compelling, flawed protagonists whose idealism and ingenuity collide with the harsh pragmatism of the world they’ve stumbled into. Their journey resonates far beyond the page, reflecting the growing tension between youthful activism and the forces working to silence it. Meanwhile, their parents’ frantic search injects an emotional urgency, exploring the depth of family bonds and the sacrifices we make to protect the ones we love.

Max and Patience Try to Save the World is a high-stakes adventure that blends adrenaline with insight. With its cinematic action, moral dilemmas, and timely themes, it will appeal to fans of Sicario, Narcos, and City of Thieves. A thrilling, thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.

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