The Wilmington Woman s ClubChapter 32 Late 1986 Conrad s Empire Grows
The city of Zitacuaro sits on the edge of Mexico's Tierra Caliente, an oven-like expanse of lime orchards and agave spikes. Sammy Pardo drove and Conrad sat alongside him, holding the map and acting as navigator. "Don't worry, Sammy, we'll find the place." "Christ, Conrad, this place is at the end of the world." "Exactly why they can operate the way they do. Man's taking over the government's what I heard; makes it easier for us all around." "Conrad, we could'a done a deal...