Fear of the Tide

About the Book

In 1959, Fidel Castro became the new leader of Cuba after starting the Cuban Revolution and taking over by force. The US CIA, along with hundreds of Cuban antirevolutionists, opposed this new regime and, through covert operations, tried to stop him. David Fuentes Martinez joined the resistance in hopes to save his people from the hands of a communist. David’s story shares some of the dramatic events and frightening situations that he was involved in before learning that his life was in danger. Shortly after the Bay of Pigs Invasion, his team was compromised, and many were killed. In fear of being captured, he went into hiding. As Fidel Castro’s men narrowed in on him, he had to flee, leaving his country that he loved behind forever. Only a handful of rebels managed to escape. David Fuentes Martinez was one of them.

About the Author

Analise M. Oliver, the daughter of David Fuentes Martinez, listened to her father tell stories of his involvement in the Cuban Revolution over the years, eventually realizing he had an amazing story to tell, and began taking the time, to write those details down as he told them. Analise soon realized a novel was unfolding, motivating her to continue to interview her father and finish the story. Mrs. Oliver is a consultant and trainer in Document Imaging and Management technology. She has been a business owner since 1994, has authored a trade publication, developed training courses and teaches others how to start and manage their own successful technology businesses. Married with four grown sons and seven-grandchildren, she enjoys spending time with family. Analise is a breast cancer survivor, an advocate for at-risk youth, and the Treasurer of the church she attends.