The Drifter
A fascinating, action-packed story with a gritty new hero trying to overcome debilitating PTSD in the form of “white static” while adjusting to civilian life.
Why I liked It
The Drifter is a fascinating, action-packed story with a gritty new hero trying to overcome debilitating PTSD in the form of “white static” while adjusting to civilian life.
Peter Ash, a year removed from service in the elite Recon forces of the Marines Corps, feels responsible for the suicide of a special forces brother. But while rebuilding portions of the house belonging to his friend’s wife, Ash uncovers a suitcase full of cash and another surprise. As he digs for answers, he realizes that his friend’s death is not what it seems. Peter enlists the help of a shady underworld character to uncover the truth, and becomes an unwitting pawn in a terrorist plot that would make the Oklahoma City bombing seem like a minor explosion.
The story builds momentum each chapter and never lets go. And Peter Ash is memorable character that will make you want to read future volumes in the series.
Peter Ash has some striking similarities to Billy Omaha, the main character in my novel, The Scapegoat. Like Ash, Omaha is a former Marine who suffers from PTSD, and is particularly afflicted by claustrophobia. Omaha wasn’t inspired by Petrie’s character, as I hadn’t read any Peter Ash novels until recently.
But congratulations to Petrie on his ability to draw the reader in to the afflictions of our veteran heroes returning from distant lands. Like Petrie, I will never be able to truly comprehend the sacrifices these men and women have made.
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