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Book SynopsisPatti Sheehy continues Frank Mederos's true-life story of romance, suspense, and intrigue in The Boy Who Said No: An Escape to Freedom. After defecting from Cuba's Special Forces and making a harrowing escape from his homeland, Frank faces new challenges in America. With five dollars in his pocket and a boatload of determination, he rejects an offer to join the CIA and takes his chances on achieving the American dream. Frank and his sweetheart, Magda, want nothing more than marriage, children, and a nice life for themselves. Frank dreams of celebrating milestone anniversaries with Magda, but his dreams are dashed. Instead, the couple faces a challenge neither of them could ever imagine. Meanwhile, sinister forces in Cuba plan to avenge Frank's escape. Can Frank outwit Cuban operatives bent on killing him? Will he again overcome the forces of evil? A tale of tender love, devastating loss, and the life-saving power of friendship.
Trade ReviewDisenchanted with the Castro regime, Frank Mederos followed his beloved Magda to the United States (seeThe Boy Who Said No: An Escape to Freedom). In 1967 though confused by the race riots in his new home, married Frank and Magda dream of raising a family in a land where there is plenty of freedom of choice. For several years, the Cuban exiles enjoy their middle class existence and love their child Darlene until Magda becomes ill, suffering from Hodgins Disease. Meanwhile back in Cuba, Lieutenant Pino, whose career died when Frank escaped the island, plans to avenge against the man who destroyed him. The second Frank Mederos biographical fiction is an appealing thriller due to a strong, easy to root for protagonist. Although the tale captures the "better dead than red" mindset of the 1950s Cold War, it feels wrong by the late 1960s and 1970s which is whenStalkedoccurred. Still this is a well-written historical further anchored in time by a Governor Clinton appearance. -- The Midwet Book Review
Stalked: The Boy Who Said No, by Patti Sheehy, is filled with drama, intrigue, and passion as a Cuban refugee fights to make a life in the United States after escaping the Cuban military to reunite with the love of his life. Set in the 1970s, this tragic love story pulls at the heartstrings and asks difficult questions about fate-a great novel and could be enjoyed by anyone looking for a historical read. -- ForeWord Reviews
Sheehy has written a fascinating tale of love, loyalty, betrayal and violence, with most of the primary characters still around to confirm its truth. -- The Free Lance-Star
Verdict:This novel is not only a story about a deadly enemy only a few miles from our shores but also a testimonial to what lengths people will go to become free. -- Library Journal
Intrigue. Espionage. Romance. Suspense. Devotion.Stalkedhas it all - and remember that this book might be a novel but it is based on a true story. A good read. -- Bookloons.com
"This novel is not only a story about a deadly enemy only a few miles from our shores but also a testimonial to what lengths people will go to become free." Library Journal
"This is a very moving, fictionalized version of a true story that will pull the reader into Frank's courageous and dangerous tale. This is certainly a thrilling history lesson that you won't soon forget, as audiences cheer for the boy who faced Fidel and said, 'No!'" Suspense Magazine
