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The Drifter

Adult • Mystery • Thriller & Suspense • Thrillers • Thriller
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Peter Ash came home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: what he calls his “white static,” the buzzing claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him to spend a year roaming in nature, sleeping under the stars.

But when a friend from the Marines commits suicide, Ash returns to civilization to help the man’s widow with some home repairs. Under her dilapidated porch, he finds more than he bargained for: the largest, ugliest, meanest dog he’s ever encountered...and a Samsonite suitcase stuffed with cash and explosives.

As Ash begins to investigate this unexpected discovery, he finds himself at the center of a plot that is far larger than he could have imagined...and it may lead straight back to the world he thought he’d left for good.

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Book details

Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date
2017
Print length
464 pages
Language
English
ISBN
978-0735215207

Mystery + Thriller & Suspense + Thrillers

Reader guide

What to Know Before Reading The Drifter

In 'The Drifter,' Peter Ash, a veteran haunted by his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, returns to civilian life after a friend's suicide. While helping the man's widow, he uncovers a suitcase filled with cash and explosives, thrusting him into a dangerous conspiracy that pulls him back into the chaos he tried to escape.

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About the author

Nick Petrie

Nick Petrie

Nick Petrie is the bestselling author of the award-winning Peter Ash series. A husband and father, he has worked as a roofer, carpenter, remodeling contractor, and freelance building inspector. He lives in Milwaukee. For more on Nick Petrie, including essays about writing, see his website, www.nickpetrie.com
A favorite quote

““The demons of war aren’t easily left behind.””

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