Hijacked to Havana!

About the Book

“Hijacked to Havana!” is a suspenseful tale of adventure circa 1969. Prior to Fidel Castro´s arrival everyone considered Havana, Cuba the Paradise of the Americas. After Fidel´s take over, the island became a living hell. Thousands were fortunate to leave, although penniless, with hope for a new life. This story is about one such young man, Carlos Ponce. As a Cuban exile in the U.S. he never forgot his journey out, and now he faces the reality of being forced to return to his native country on a hijacked plane. Fate places a Navy SEAL and an elderly Hungarian man aboard the same flight and they offer their help to avoid the communist authorities detect and capture Carlos upon landing at Havana airport. Unexpected twists may interfere with his return to freedom in Miami.

About the Author

Cesar Guerra was born in Havana, Cuba. He came to the United States in the summer of 1962 during the early mass Cuban political exodus along with other thousands fleeing the new tyranny. In 1968 he was able to change his refugee status and was officially accepted as a permanent resident in United States. Having completed the necessary requirements he became a naturalized American citizen in 1977. Since his arrival in the U.S. he worked as an accountant for several corporations and later in life, making a career change, he became a successful life insurance agent. He and his American-born wife have three children and have lived in South Florida since 1970. Now retired, he dedicates his free time to writing fiction. Hijacked To Havana! is his first novel. He is presently working on his second book, From Two Pennies Up!