Deadly Atonement

by Dave Edlund, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

Danya Biton was a successful Mossad agent, responsible for eliminating terrorists and other enemies of Israel. Following a failed mission on American soil, she quits the intelligence agency, feeling disillusioned and betrayed. But no one quits Mossad. Thought to be dead, Danya goes into hiding—leaving no trail, living on cash she’s stolen from Mexican drug cartels, and trying to atone for past sins. When her photo appears in a local news story, the ruse is up. With proof she is alive, it’s not long before word spreads and a freelance killer tracks her down. Confronted with her past, Danya is forced to use all her considerable skills to stay one step ahead of a ruthless and powerful adversary—one who knows everything about Danya, including her one true weakness.

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Published April 1, 2025

About the author

Dave Edlund, is the USA TODAY best selling author of the high-octane, award-winning Peter Savage novels. His latest, Judgment at Alcatraz, is available April 27 from your favorite bookseller.

Advance praise for Lethal Savage

“Brimming with reality, intensity, and passion, Dave Edlund turns the ordinary into extraordinary. A rousing tale." ─ Steve Berry, New York Times and #1 International bestselling author of more than 15 novels

"Lethal Savage is a wondrously effective, ticking clock bio-thriller in the best tradition of Doug Preston and James Rollins. Dave Edlund's latest tale to feature his stalwart Peter Savage features the ultimate high-stakes plot to either destroy America or change it forever. Lethal Savage never lets up or lets us down, while making masterful use of both contemporary geopolitics and cutting-edge technology. A tour de force in all respects!" ─ Jon Land, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Murder, She Wrote series and Caitlin Strong series

“Edlund’s lean prose and whip-smart dialogue propel readers through this frighteningly realistic thriller at a breathtaking pace." ─ K. J. Howe, international bestselling author of SKYJACK

"I would follow Peter Savage into any firefight," says James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of The Demon Crown.

A member of the International Thriller Writers, Dave’s action-political thrillers are often compared to the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler, the Sigma Series novels by James Rollins, the Jack Ryan novels by Tom Clancy, and the international thrillers of Steve Berry.

When Dave isn’t cooking up the latest adventure for Peter Savage, readers can find him working as a leading expert in hydrogen energy. He is an inventor on 90 US Patents and more than 120 foreign patents. He has published in excess of 100 technical articles and presentations and has been an invited author of several technical books on alternative energy. Dave is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a doctoral degree in chemistry.

An avid outdoorsman and shooter, he’s hunted throughout North America for big game ranging from wild boar to moose to bear. Edlund is a long-time resident of Bend, Oregon, where he lives with his wife, son, and four dogs.

Read more about the Peter Savage novels.

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spin off of the Peter Savage series. Dayna is a MOSSAD agent who quit and lives quietly in Oregon. After foiling a mass shooting, she is found by the MOSSAD, and goes on the run again. Stopping to see her sister, she gets involved with more spyjinks surrounding cold fusion.

Short, but not bad.

[Andria · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot is intriguing: An agent marked by her past, who is now forced to play by her own rules to stay alive. Family and Loyalty vs Treachery and Evil. The story is filled with action and a sense of urgency, suspense spiced with intrigue, and technology straight from the headlines laced with a generous helping of terror. Something for everyone. The characters were unique, well-defined and believable. I found this novella exciting from start to finish and strongly recommend this book for anyone who loves a real page-turner. Couldn’t put it aside till I finished. You won’t be able to, either.

[Ian Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for an action-packed read, then this is the novel for you. Rebecca is not her real name; she needs to keep her true identity a secret. Danger is ever-present; Mossad special forces are circling, but are they the only danger?
This is a relatively short story, one that will keep you turning the pages. Just when you think you know the likely outcome another twist pops up. I really enjoyed this book.

[Linda Berry]

It’s always exciting to find that rare story that revolves around a badass woman—especially one who is well-trained in military techniques such as hand-to-hand combat and the use of firearms. In Deadly Atonement, we have just such a herion in Dana Biton, a former Mossad agent who was responsible for eliminating enemies of Israel.

Due to a shady incident in her past, Dana is now in hiding in Oregon, living off the grid. In this gripping, fast-paced novella, she is on the run from Mossad agents who are determined to abduct her and take her back to Israel to face consequences. Fearing the agents will target her sister, Aliza, a brilliant scientist, Dana visits her on the UO campus to warn her of imminent danger.

While Dana visits, the sisters are surprised by black marketers posing as businessmen. The men are desperate to obtain the rights to a technology Aliza has been developing, and they have no qualms about killing the sisters to get what they want. Only, they may have picked the wrong adversary. The action heightens to a feverish pitch as Dana is pitted against the three ruthless killers. Will she save both herself and her sister? Read Deadly Atonement to find out the surprising ending.