The Rainbow Scorpion

A cartel controls production, pricing, and distribution of its products by thoroughly eliminating any and all competition. Though he had been a high ranking member of the cartel for years, Antonio Vargas was certain the cartel now viewed him as competition. An unlikely and unique friendship is formed when Antonio enlists the aid of Kelvin Ray Elliott, a retired mathematics instructor, to help free him from the cartel, and save the lives of his daughter and grandson. Kelvin's courage is severely tested when he makes the fateful decision to do what he believes in his heart is the right thing to do. He helps Antonio Vargas and his family knowing full well that Antonio is an infamous drug lord from Mexico. Little does Kelvin realize that from the moment he chooses to enter a burning plane to rescue Neescie Vargas and her son Manuel, that he has fallen under the protection of the mystical rainbow scorpion.

Keith Smith is a retired mathematics instructor. He received a BS in Education from The University of North Texas and a MA in Mathematics from Texas Woman's University. He taught both High School and College level mathematics courses in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. He currently lives with his wife Mary Crafts in Casa Grande, Arizona.