In a world where power and deception go hand in hand, Tylor "Ty" Harris, a former covert operative, finds himself caught in a deadly game of espionage, betrayal, and survival. Tasked with smuggling Chinese defector Feng-Li Ho out of Panama, Ty and his team, including the fiercely independent Staci Milan, navigate a treacherous landscape where friends and enemies are often indistinguishable.From the humid jungles of Central America to the smoke-filled halls of Washington, D.C., the team uncovers a conspiracy that stretches beyond Senator Evelyn Cross, a ruthless power player with her own global ambitions. As they weave through assassins, double agents, and shifting alliances, Ty and his allies expose Cross's secret dealings with Chinese intelligence, only to discover that she was just another pawn in a much larger game.With Cross eliminated and Chinese General Zhang Ru meeting his fate, the battle seems won. But a single encrypted message hints at a greater power still lurking in the shadows, pulling strings far beyond their understanding. As their war draws to a close, Ty and Feng slip into obscurity, knowing that, one day, they may have to fight again.Latitude 9° is a high-stakes thriller that blends political intrigue, shadow warfare, and the moral ambiguity of espionage. In a world where trust is a rare commodity, Ty learns the hardest truth of all: sometimes, survival means walking away before the next battle begins.