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The Drifter

Peter Ash, Book 1

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The Drifter

By: Nick Petrie
Narrated by: Stephen Mendel
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Eight years a soldier, Peter Ash came home from Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: what he calls 'white static', a buzzing claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him to spend a year roaming the Pacific coast's mountains and forests, sleeping under the stars. 

But when a friend from the marines commits suicide, Ash returns to civilisation to help the man's widow and two young children. While repairing her dilapidated porch, he makes two unwelcome discoveries: the first is a dog, the meanest, ugliest dog he's ever laid eyes on, guarding a suitcase; the second unwelcome surprise is the suitcase's contents—$400,000 in cash and four slabs of plastic explosive. 

Just what was his friend caught up in during his final days? Ash will find that the demons of war aren't easy to leave behind.... 

©2016 Nick Petrie (P)2016 W F Howes Suspense Thriller & Suspense War
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"Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Peter Ash is the real deal." (Lee Child)
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Great narration and plot. If you enjoy Alex Cross, Amos Decker, Private books this is for you.

Superb Like Baldacci vs Patterson

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Real heart, pace and grit. very enjoyable. Excellent narration and really highlighted the plight of returning veterans.

Excellent story!

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I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Very well written and narrated with well fleshed out characters and a rip roaring adventure. I highly recommend.

Not your average

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Kept me hooked all the way through. I loved the characters and how the narrator brought them to life. Especially Peter & Louis. I’ve laughed out loud on my many dog walks and I’m only sad that I’ve finished the book. I’ll be looking for more books by the author and by the narrator.

Loved this book

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This was an entertaining book that kept me company on my dog walks. If you like Jack Reacher you will likely enjoy this story. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life. I'm already looking up the next Peter Ash novel!

An enjoyable read

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