The Dark Passage: A Sam Raven Thriller

By Brian Drake

In the lethal world of espionage thrillers, Sam Raven is once again the last line of defense. This time, the threat isn't just criminal-it's geopolitical.

When a tortured CIA operative is pulled from a Balkan cartel compound, Sam Raven leads a daring rescue that plunges him into Eastern Europe's deadliest underworld. There, he uncovers a chilling plot: a synthetic opioid designed for mass addiction, set to flood Europe. Behind it is a brutal cartel boss with plans to weaponize the profits, topple governments, and create a terrorist stronghold.

Raven joins forces with the rescued agent, Elena Covaci-a woman fueled by vengeance for war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars. But her personal mission may jeopardize the operation.

From Montenegro's jagged coastlines to the darkest corners of the Balkans, Raven battles betrayal, bloodshed, and a ticking clock. In this war, mercy is a weakness-and one wrong move could ignite a global crisis.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1685495575
• ISBN13: 9781685495572
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Rough Edges Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"