Vulnerable: Operation Falling Star Book #2

by David Edward

Dirk Lasher thought he'd hit rock bottom, but when an old enemy resurfaces, he'll have to dig even deeper into his past—and his heart—if he wants to survive.Dirk Lasher is no stranger to danger, but in Vulnerable, he faces his greatest challenge yet. Stripped of his resources, allies, and even his moral compass, Dirk must claw his way back from the brink. With the powerful and ruthless Kimberly Sharp manipulating events behind the scenes and enemies closing in on all sides, Dirk must rely on his cunning, strength, and a small but trusted circle to outwit forces that want him gone for good.

But this time, it's not just physical survival at stake—it's emotional and mental too. As Dirk grapples with betrayal and loss, his very identity is challenged, and the only way forward is to confront his deepest vulnerabilities. With Wade, his enigmatic companion, and Bonsai, a soldier caught between duty and desire, Dirk must navigate the murky waters of loyalty, revenge, and redemption.

As danger mounts and old alliances crumble, Dirk’s fight isn’t just against his enemies—it’s against himself. Can he emerge from the shadows stronger than ever, or will the darkness consume him?

Vulnerable is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page. Packed with gripping action, emotional depth, and a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for more, this is Dirk Lasher at his most raw—and most powerful. Don’t wait—dive into the action today and see how far a man can fall before he rises again.

Pick up your copy of Vulnerable now, and join Dirk Lasher in his most harrowing journey yet! If you thought Savage was intense, Vulnerable takes it to a whole new level. Buckle up for a wild ride—you won’t want to miss this!

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 27, 2024

About the author

D. Edward served as a Special Agent in the US Army in the 1980's and 1990's and is a veteran of multiple overseas combat tours. He was the Special Agent in Charge of the 1990 Panama Canal counter-terrorism threat assessment report to the US Congress.

Edward is a graduate of the United States Army Intelligence School where he studied advanced HUMINT (Human Intelligence) and battlefield counterintelligence; also completing training at the Jungle Operations Training Center in Panama, Central America. He holds advanced degrees in engineering including a Ph.D. from NCU, three related M.Sc. degrees (MBA, MSIT, MSIM), and has an undergraduate degree in business (BSBA).

His books typically reach the Amazon Kindle top 10 upon release in their genre. 'End of Reason' was his first work to reach #1 on Amazon in its category, on June 22, 2021. 'Unreasonable' reached #1 as a pre-order and held the spot for over a month upon release.

You can follow his publication schedule here: https://d-edward.com or email him at his first name, the at sign, the first three letters of the word Florida, a dot, and the word cloud.

He did have a twitter account but then he thought it was stupid so he canceled it.