The Drifter (Peter Ash Book 1)

Name: The Drifter (Peter Ash Book 1)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (7597 reviews)
Author: Nick Petrie

by Nick Petrie

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.4 (7,597)

4.4 stars from 7,597 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

384 pages~6.4 hr readPublished by G.P. Putnam's SonsPublished 2016-01-01

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Last checked: May 15, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love smart action thrillers where the protagonist actually has to think his way through problems, not just muscle through them.
You're drawn to characters dealing with real psychological damage and the long shadows war casts on civilian life.
You want a series starter that hooks you immediately and sets up a compelling lead character without slowing down.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer cosy mysteries or quiet, introspective fiction without sustained tension.
You're looking for a redemption story where the main character leaves violence behind for good.
You need romance or character relationships to be central to the plot.

About this book

Peter Ash, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, returns home struggling with what he calls his "white static"—a claustrophobic buzzing caused by post-traumatic stress. To cope, he has spent a year traveling and sleeping outdoors. When a former Marine friend dies by suicide, Ash comes back to help the man's widow with home repairs. While working under her porch, Ash discovers a large, aggressive dog and a Samsonite suitcase containing cash and explosives. As he investigates this unexpected find, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy far larger than anticipated, one that may pull him back into the world he believed he had left behind.

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Price has dropped 8 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 309 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently #4,947 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 7,597 reviews

Gaining approximately 39 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 309 days. Next drop estimated in about 41 weeks. Typical discount: 80% off.

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