FINAL FLIGHT: QUEEN OF AIR

Explore the riveting true crime story of Final Flight: Queen of Air, where authors Jesus Romero and Steve Tochterman expose Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin. Known as “Queen of Air,” she used U.S.-based shell companies to secretly register 1,000 aircraft, some for drug Cartels, leading a $240 million Ponzi scheme in a town without an airport.

Praise for “Final Flight: Queen of Air”

“A superb book about the incredibly complicated tapestry of criminal enterprise delivering illicit drugs and other illegal activities from multi-national sources into the United States.” — Patrick M. Hughes, LTG, U.S. Army (Retired), 12th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA

 

“This compelling true crime story narrative demonstrates the power of inter-agency collaboration when combined with the resolve of its leadership in our ongoing battle to halt the flow of narcotics.” — Enrique “Ric” Prado, International Bestselling Author, Black Ops Book, retired CIA Senior Operations Officer (SIS-2).

 

“I was duly impressed with the research and detail in this book. It was a deep dive into how narco-traffickers weave their webs across national borders through clever and often reckless use of aviation assets.” — Peter J. Forcelli, ATF Senior Executive (retired); Author of ‘The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels.

 

“Final Flight Queen of Air is a factual account of how the criminal enterprise uses loopholes in FAA registration processes to operate United States-registered aircraft for nefarious purposes.” — Michael (BAM) Bumberger, former Military air traffic controller, former CBP at AMOC, former FAA Special Agent (Ret.)

“On both sides of our border, corrupt and inept politicians stand in the way of those serving to protect and defend our nation. Jesus and Steve crisply reveal the enormous difficulties faced by those challenged to stop this cancer. It is a very informative and provocative read. Well done!” — Robert Parthenais, COL, USAF Retired

“I could not put it down once I started reading it. It was captivating and engaging. It made me feel that I was part of this high-adrenaline operation. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I was impressed.” — Félix I. Rodríguez-Mendigutía CIA-Officer / Special Activities Division (Retired) Assault Brigade 2506 Veterans Association (Five-time President)Bestselling author, “Shadow Warrior: The CIA Hero of a Hundred Unknown Battles.” (Simon & Schuster)