
The Dark Passage
A Sam Raven Thriller
Brian Drake(Author)
Rough Edges Press
Published on 30. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-1-68549-557-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the lethal world of espionage thrillers, Sam Raven is once again the last line of defense. This time, the threat isn't just criminal-it's geopolitical.
When a tortured CIA operative is pulled from a Balkan cartel compound, Sam Raven leads a daring rescue that plunges him into Eastern Europe's deadliest underworld. There, he uncovers a chilling plot: a synthetic opioid designed for mass addiction, set to flood Europe. Behind it is a brutal cartel boss with plans to weaponize the profits, topple governments, and create a terrorist stronghold.
Raven joins forces with the rescued agent, Elena Covaci-a woman fueled by vengeance for war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars. But her personal mission may jeopardize the operation.
From Montenegro's jagged coastlines to the darkest corners of the Balkans, Raven battles betrayal, bloodshed, and a ticking clock. In this war, mercy is a weakness-and one wrong move could ignite a global crisis.
More details
Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68549-557-2 (9781685495572)
Schweitzer Classification