Jacob Grey is no ordinary sales VP; beneath his professional facade lies a skilled operative with a storied background in the army and as a private contractor. But it’s his deep love for Alessandra, a woman who has endured a harrowing past, that drives him to embark on a perilous mission of vengeance. His path leads him back into a dark world of corruption and greed and the sinister underbelly of human trafficking and child prostitution. As Jacob works to dismantle the crime empire responsible for Alessandra’s suffering, he finds himself in the crosshairs of Brazil’s most formidable crime syndicate. Supported by his former colleagues and government agencies fighting to end human trafficking, Jacob begins to wage a relentless war. However, as Alessandra discovers the truth about his secret identity, their bond is put to the ultimate test. The battle with the criminal world exacts a heavy toll, leaving Jacob with a newfound purpose: revenge. Jacob is set on becoming an unstoppable force that will dismantle the syndicate piece by piece. CRYING DAUGHTERS (60,000 words) is a thrilling crime novel based on true events. I have included a synopsis, an outline, and the first few pages of the manuscript. Thomas is a U.S. Army Veteran and was a subcontractor for a Department of State private security contractor. He has an expired Top Secret clearance, and had rendered services as an operator, senior tactical adviser, and director of tactical training. Thomas trained alongside several law enforcement agency personnel from the DEA, FBI, and many other SWAT teams. He trained in hostage recovery, dignitary protection, and high structure room breaching by rappelling, just to mention a few. Thomas wrote this book with hopes of shedding some light on global criminal organizations’ deep-rooted involvement in human trafficking, particularly the kidnapping and trade of young women and children.