Beneath the Purple Dawn

"We become important only because of our decisions," Katya Volkova advised him. What she meant by this, Iraqi-war veteran Paul Drake wasn't quite sure at first.

In this fast-paced sequel to Against the Dusk, Paul confronts a dangerous world of shifting global power politics and illicit weapons deals. A cat and mouse game to ferret out Russian-backed arms dealer Bogan Zoidze leads Paul, Katya, and a cast of other memorable characters to war-torn Syria, the posh avenues of Paris, ancient Black Sea ports, and hidden island retreats in Malta and Sicily.

Beneath the Purple Dusk is a thought-provoking, fast-paced contemporary thriller that confronts the reader with taut, vivid drama while also wrestling with some of the most relevant and pressing issues of our time.

Brett Andrew Strange, a former CIA intelligence officer, crafts a compelling tale grounded in an intimate knowledge of intelligence tradecraft and the sobering geo-political realities driving today's new Cold War. The narrative's action-packed finale resonates long after the last page is turned.

Critical Praise:

"Strange’s sequel delivers on locomotive action, nefarious intentions, and a pair of protagonists who are always just clever enough to outsmart even the most devious crooks...A crisp, energetic sequel anchored by action, intrigue, and a resilient pair of charming heroes." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Great story and excellent dramatic reading

Excellent, fast moving story that is read with verve and in an engaging style. The dialogue is sharp and there are some interesting twists and comments on today’s geopolitics. Highly recommended work of contemporary fiction !