A peter ash novel ser the drifter by nick petrie 2016. This book is a nice balance of suspense, action and character development. The first explosive thriller featuring peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war arent easily left behind lots of characters get. Nicholas petrie is an author who burst onto the scene with his first novel, the drifter. The drifter by petrie, nicholas nick petrie covid19 update. Marine veteran peter ash spent eight years fighting in iraq and afghanistan.
Beneath the suspensefilled action of a homegrown terrorist plot, nicholas petries debut novel, the drifter, follows the compelling story of one. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases. I really like to feel like i know the characters and nick petrie does an excellent job of. By claire hanan m ilwaukeean nicholas petrie s debut novel the drifter putnam follows peter ash, an exhausted, ptsdridden marine who has recently returned from his second tour of duty in the middle east. Petried studied fiction at the university of washington where he received his mfa. The drifter book burlington public library bibliocommons. There was a pit bull under the front porch and it didnt want to come out. The drifter by nick petrie penguin random house canada. Marine veteran peter ash spent eight years fighting.
The drifter by nicholas nick petrie petrie signed first. Mingus, a large and rather ferocious dog, is hiding under a porch, awaiting his owners return when he is discovered by exmarine peter ash. One of the characters in the drifter is a criminal and thug who has a conscience at his core and a selfimposed code of behaviour. The prose is fluid, original and frequently brilliant, the story heartwrenching and uplifting at the same time.
Marine veteran peter ash in the drifter is homeless well, houseless. Jun 02, 2016 the drifter by nicholas petrie the drifter is 31 yearold peter ash, a former marine lieutenant who spent 8 years deployed. He suffers from ptsd and is learning how to deal with it without any clinical intervention. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lots of characters get compared to my own jack reacher, but petries peter ash is the real deal. Interweaving terrorism, homelessness, veterans and riverwest, the book is a. Eight years a soldier, peter ash came home from iraq and afghanistan with only one souvenir. If this is petrie s first novel, watch out for the second one. Order of nick petrie books nicholas petrie nicholas petrie is an author who burst onto the scene with his first novel, the drifter. Ash is an exmarine lieutenant who returned to the us from combat duty in the middle east about a year before the book was written. The pace is like a sniper round, extraordinarily fast and precisely calibrated.
Peter ash is one of the most complex characters ive come across in a long time. Petrie has masterfully created one of the best, most realistic war vet protagonists that i have ever had the pleasure of meeting within the pages of a book. The book is split into three sections, including a first one which. Buy the drifter unabridged by petrie, nicholas, mendel, stephen isbn. Apr 12, 2017 the drifter by nicholas petrie is an explosive thriller debut that introduces peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war arent easily left behind. The drifter by nicholas petrie is an explosive thriller debut that introduces peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of. Lee child peter ash came home from the wars in iraq and afghanistan with only one souvenir. I actually had the first book checked out a couple of months ago but never got to it. The drifter a peter ash novel book 1 kindle edition by petrie, nick. Quicken your pulse with milwaukeean nicholas petrie s debut novel the drifter.
Ultimately it is a solid story that works well because the main character is so engaging. The drifter is the first book in nicholas petries peter ash series. Place a hold the drifter, book by petrie, nicholas. The first explosive thriller featuring peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war arent easily left behind. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. The drifter book san diego public library bibliocommons. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. Many of our member libraries are currently adjusting their services to the public. The drifter a peter ash novel book 1 kindle edition by. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and.
I havent read such a wellcrafted and gripping story in a month of sundays. When peter ash returns home from war, he just wants everything to be normal. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, the breaker, the drifter and more from nick petrie. Complete set series lot of 5 peter ash books by nick petrie nicholas. This debut novel by nick petrie hits all the action hero buttons without trying hard. Young charlie johnson said, that dang dogs been there for weeks, sir. Petrie engages the reader from the first and leaves them wanting to know what happens next to the drifter. An explosive thriller debut introducing peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war arent easily left behind. Lots of characters get compared to my own jack reacher, but petrie s peter ash is the real deal.
Book talk guest nicholas petrie author the drifter. Suspenseful and thrilling, and featuring a compelling new hero, the drifter is an exciting debut from a fresh voice in crime fiction. An explosive thriller debut introducing peter ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. If this is petries first novel, watch out for the second one. Book talk guest nicholas petrie author the drifter youtube. Its nominated for an edgar award for best first novel. The drifter, peter ash by nick petrie 9780735215207 booktopia. Typically leery of reading any book featuring a war vet as i have personally witnessed the effect of war on a loved one, my fears were eased with the realistic portrayal of a vet who has. I picked it up to read on an overseas flight and couldnt put it down. Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service. Nick petries the drifter has one of the most thrilling openings ive ever read, involving a dank crawlspace, the nastiest, smelliest dog in creation, and a former marine lieutenant still suffering from the trauma of his war.
Jan 25, 2016 has a book as gripping and engaging as nicholas petrie s crime novel, the drifter, ever been written about milwaukee. His first novel, the drifter, won the international thriller writers award and the barry for best first novel. The drifter is the first book in nicholas petrie s peter ash series. The novel won multiple awards including the 2016 barry award for best first novel as well as an award for best thriller. Beneath the suspensefilled action of a homegrown terrorist plot, nicholas petries debut novel, the drifter, follows the compelling story of one former marines struggle to reacclimate himself to civilian life while honoring his commitment to a fallen soldier. Despite being the fourth novel petrie wrote, the drifter was the first that he got published. The drifter peter ash novel by nick petrie paperback. This strong thriller from debut author petrie begins on the mean streets of milwaukee, wis. If you like a good pageturner this is one of those stories that pulls you through the pages as if you were wakeboarding on a tow rope behind. A debut thriller that raises questions about domestic. That alone is reason to keep reading, but petrie amps up the stakes in surprising fashion, creating a story that is moving, thrilling and satisfying on every level. A husband and father, he runs a homeinspection business in milwaukee. Nicholas petrie books list of books by author nicholas petrie. I will listen to another book by nicholas petrie as well as listen to stephen mendell.
Now that its looking like the coronavirus is going to be keeping us mostly at home for a while its a good idea to stockpile plenty to read. Aug 26, 2016 nicholas petrie has a nice and simple writing style that makes the book flow nicely and i liked the fact that even though the book was written following peter for most of the story, it switched to show several povs when it got close to the big finale. I even reread it once and now wish i had brought it back with me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the drifter a peter ash novel book 1. Nicholas petrie books list of books by author nicholas. Peter ash came home from the wars in iraq and afghanistan with only one souvenir. Doug miles talks with nicholas petrie author the drifter on talk across america. See all books authored by nicholas petrie, including the drifter, and burning bright, and more on. Check your home library website or social media sites for details about current services and offerings. The drifter is an actionpacked debut novel complete with dangerous former military tough guys, a surprising discovery under an old rotted porch leading to big. The drifter book san antonio public library bibliocommons. Todays deals best sellers prime home customer service gift ideas electronics home improvement new releases books computers. Reading guide for the drifter by nicholas petrie discussion guide for book clubs.
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