Chasing Comrade Evil

by Scott Rahn

After two gritty stints as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, Jake Dawson returns to Rockford, Illinois, only to find civilian life lacking the adrenaline and purpose he craves. Smart, strong, and sharp-witted—with a chip on his shoulder thanks to a golden-boy older brother—Jake is a man built for action. So when Windbreakers, a covert ops group led by discontented retired generals, offers him a chance to fight real US domestic threats without the red tape, Jake doesn’t hesitate.

What begins as shadowy surveillance soon spirals into an international crisis. Jake uncovers a chilling an assassination plot against the President of the United States, orchestrated by none other than the FBI Director—who's also a Russian sleeper agent. Thrust into the heart of global espionage, Jake and his brilliant, multilingual partner Gabby, race across Italy to stop the man behind the chaos. But the mission doesn't end there.

Injured but undeterred, Jake sets his sights on an even bigger Boris Volkov, a notorious Russian arms dealer with a global network and the real assassination mastermind. From Rome to Zurich, Jake and Gabby go deep undercover, risking everything to infiltrate the darkest corners of international crime.

Fast-paced, razor-sharp, and loaded with action, Jake Chasing Comrade Evil is a pulse-pounding thriller where loyalty is tested, enemies wear badges, and one man’s instinct could change the course of history.

222 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Viet Do · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid effort by a first time author. A classic clandestine story along the lines of Tom Clancy albeit a lighter version and less descriptive narrative. It’s an easy ready, strong storytelling, fun to follow. Main character has a familiar backstory, a cast of strong supportive women, and small twist at the end.