Ambush

by David Hess

DEA Supervisor Von Crocker has never liked dead bodies, especially since he served in Vietnam. Even though it is now 2003, the mere sight of a corpse propels Crocker back into his memories when he was a teenager coerced into participating in a drug smuggling operation with his superior officers, never realizing the impact this experience would have on his future.As Crocker travels back in time, he recalls stumbling through his early days at the DEA—until a fellow agent involved him in an investigation that Crocker hoped would finally bring closure to the guilt related to his choices in Vietnam. But as present day events lead him out of his memories, Crocker’s personal demons complicate a drug bust resulting in the questionable killing of a dealer. Now only time will tell if he can gain control of his future, before it is too late.In this suspenseful tale, a DEA supervisor and Vietnam vet trapped between the past and present must open old wounds in order to find answers, healing, and resolution.

382 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2015

Reviews

[Christopher Henry Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent first novel! I loved the gallows humor and banter between agents Swinton and Crocker. I enjoyed the use of flashbacks to get to know the soldier Von Crocker, and the present to ratchet up the suspense with now DEA agent Crocker. David Hess does an excellent job painting the scene, developing complex characters, and creating suspense that will keep the pages turning. This book clearly shows the damage drugs have done to this country, and the people that are sworn to protect it.

[Deborah Cosman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading.....

I don't read much but when I find a good book, I cannot put it down. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great story with a great ending...

[Juni Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snappy, smart dialog, and depth of character are the cornerstones of this sharply written book. I was a fan of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Ambush's characters would fit right in. Look for this one to go to film or a series: it's that compelling!