Overkill
By David Edward
The explosive finale to Operation Falling Star pits Dirk Lasher against impossible odds in the Guyanese jungle. With his mentor dying and armies closing in, Lasher must embrace his darkest nature to save those he loves.
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OverviewDeep in the Guyanese jungle, Dirk Lasher faces his greatest battle yet. With Wade Clay - the man who raised him - dying from a degenerative condition, Lasher must navigate a three-way conflict between FARC guerrillas, indigenous Waiwai warriors, and rogue U.S. forces. The situation becomes personal when Kimberly Sharp, the woman who orchestrated his wife's death, resurfaces with a plan to reshape South America into a new power bloc. As armies converge on a strategic farm compound, Lasher discovers that Sharp's manipulation runs deeper than anyone suspected - she's been using experimental DARPA technology to control those around her. With his new ally and love interest Trudy "Bonsai" Bonnington at his side, Lasher must lead a desperate counterattack using stolen gunboats and guerrilla tactics. But every victory comes at a devastating cost, forcing him to watch helplessly as those closest to him fall one by one. The final confrontation strips away everything Lasher thought he knew about his past. Wade Clay's dying revelations expose a lifetime of secrets, including the horrific truth about Lasher's parents and the split personality that created both Wade Clay and Noah Kayne. With modern armies closing in and the Waiwai preparing for a suicidal assault, Lasher must choose between vengeance and wisdom, between the violence that defined him and the peace he desperately seeks. The battle for Guyana becomes a battle for Lasher's soul. |
Questions this book answers
- How does a man raised by violence learn to let go of hatred before it destroys everything he touches?
- What happens when experimental Cold War technology falls into the hands of a master manipulator bent on reshaping South America?
- Can the indigenous Waiwai warriors stand against modern military forces, or will their ancient ways prove their downfall?
- What dark secret connects Wade Clay, Noah Kayne, and the mysterious child they saved from Cuba decades ago?
- How far will Dirk Lasher go to save the woman he loves when she's branded a traitor by her own government?
- What price must be paid when three armies converge on a single point, each willing to burn everything to claim victory?
Selected quotes
"Weak? No. You fought Soviets, brought in a chopper no one else could, and made it out alive. Not weak: strong."
"The world eats you. Piece by piece. Until there's nothing left but the screams. And if you think K'Bari's shadow was dark, mine will be worse."
"Peace doesn't come free. It requires a price. And that price is almost always paid in blood."
Why it matters
In an era of proxy wars and shifting global alliances, Overkill explores what happens when personal vengeance collides with geopolitical manipulation. This isn't just another military thriller - it's a brutal examination of how violence perpetuates itself across generations and the tremendous cost of breaking that cycle. Readers who miss this story miss witnessing a masterclass in tactical warfare, psychological manipulation, and the raw human struggle between our basest instincts and our highest aspirations. The book delivers relentless action while asking profound questions about identity, legacy, and whether redemption is possible for those who've spent their lives dealing death.