The Land of Enchantment Cartel

Michael S. Vigil, born and raised in New Mexico, earned his degree in Criminology at New Mexico State University where he graduated with Honors. He later joined the Drug Enforcement Administration and became one of its most highly decorated agents. He served in thirteen foreign and domestic posts of duty and rose through the ranks to the highest level of the Senior Executive Service. Mr. Vigil, has received numerous awards during his legendary career such as Law Enforcement's most prestigious recognition: The National Association of Police Organization's (NAPO) Top Cop Award. Many foreign governments have honored Mr. Vigil for his extraordinary valor in the violent struggle against transnational organized crime. He was made an honorary General by the country of Afghanistan and China bestowed him with the "Key to the City" of Shanghai. The President of the Dominican Republic also presented him with an Admiral's sword. He is mentioned in dozens of books and appears on documentaries and popular television programs such as Gangsters: America's Most Evil, Manhunt, and NETFLIX'S Drug Lords. He is a contributor to the highly regarded Cipher Brief. His highly acclaimed memoir, DEAL, was released in 2014. Metal Coffins: The Blood Alliance Cartel and Narco Queen are his first fiction novels and many of the scenarios are derived from his experiences as an undercover agent.