The Rogue Gentleman

"...excellent debut book from an up-and coming writer...full of surprises and each page brings the reader something new." ----Amazon Review

"...[it's] like ... the Godfather and a James Bond film were deep, complex characters, with motives that aren't always entirely clear." --Amazon Review

"...absolutely loved the banter between Steve and Nina. The characters come alive and draw you into their story." --Amazon Review

Steve Dane never should have set foot in Italy. Witnessing a young woman’s kidnapping, the former-agent-turned-knight-errant is drawn into the decades-old vendetta behind the crime.

Hired by the girl's father, racing against time as her life hangs in the balance, Dane battles the mafia who want him dead and the police and international agents who want him out of the way. With the help of his lover, Nina Talikova, Dane plunges along a path that leads him past a mere kidnapping and into an ever-more complex world of high stakes, ruled by a powerful and mysterious woman known only as The Duchess.

Life, it seems, is getting cheaper than Dane could ever imagine and The Duchess has put a price on the ultimate weapon that will make it worthless. Only he and Nina have the power to stop a clock that is ticking away the life of both the girl and the world.

The debut Steve Dane novel from Brian Drake, The Rogue Gentleman is a new addition to the great action thriller tradition. Fans of Mitch Rapp, John Milton and Jack Reacher will love Steve Dane!.

The Rogue Gentleman is an up-all-night thriller-—perfect for fans of tough heroes, a strong female protagonist, and action-packed thrill rides, with a twist of romantic intrigue on the side.