The Midnight Rambler
Often mocked as a "water cop," Environmental Protection Agency special agent Sophie Grant has faced countless dangerous situations while chasing criminal polluters, from boarding tankers at sea to Somali refugee camps. But when she is assigned to Italy's tourist-filled Amalfi Coast in pursuit of a toxic-waste-dumping cartel, the fearless female EPA agent finds herself in the crosshairs of legendary Camorra assassin Il Mezzanotte Ramingo-the Midnight Rambler-and is forced to do the most harrowing thing of all: ask her disgraced ex-cop father for help.
But like the deadly polluted water flowing below the sun-splashed Amalfi bedrock, nothing is as it appears. As this action-packed eco-thriller unfolds, it is revealed that the CIA aims to use her as bait. But Il Ramingo hasn't killed seemingly impossible-to-reach politicians, judges, and Camorra rivals for years without learning to sniff out a trap.
Published December 19th, 2023 by Koehler Books.
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Reader reactions and reviews at Goodreads.
"Set in Italy and full of lush location details, The Midnight Rambler is an utterly masterful interweave of compelling characters, relentless action, and swift, unpredictable plot twists. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from the first page to the last. Mark my words, Don Carr has everything it takes to become our next Robert Ludlum."-William Kent Krueger, New York Times Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author of This Tender Land, Ordinary Grace, and the Cork O'Connor Mystery Series
"This is a nonstop immersive ride...Fast-paced and heart-pounding, this is a deadly game of cat and mouse that will keep your attention from the very first sentence." -Teresa Brock, Best Thriller Books
“Every so often, you come across a book by a new author that leaves you utterly speechless. Midnight Gambler is one such book – a pulse-pounding thriller that grips you from start to finish. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one.” Steve Thomas, Best Thriller Books
"Contrasts between Italian backdrops and culture and American perceptions and landscapes create realistic and thought-provoking scenarios as each of the characters finds themselves drawn into a deadly game where political interests and people are used as bait. These spice a powerful story of environmental polluters and their dangerous interests. Libraries and readers seeking a thriller that is packed with memorable characters, fast-paced action, and thought-provoking social, political, and special interests will find The Midnight Rambler thoroughly engrossing." -Midwest Book Review
Crackerjack plotting, amazing characters, a truly original environmental theme, and a relentless pace. It's Erin Brockovich crashing into Jason Bourne." Bob Mayer, Best-Selling Author of over Eighty Books, Including The Green Berets, Area 51, and Atlantis
". . . a fast-paced, page-turner that will leave you breathless and wanting more." Heather White, Best-Selling Author of One Green Thing, Environmental Activist
"If you like a good, crazy-terrifying eco-thriller, grab Don Carr's first novel, The Midnight Rambler."Elaine Shannon, Best-Selling Author of Hunting LeRoux, Desperados, The Spy Next Door, and No Heroes: Inside the FBI's Secret Counter-Terror Force
"As a former special agent with EPA's Criminal Investigation Division, it was great to dive into The Midnight Rambler and be entertained by the adventures of Agent Grant. Well done, Don Carr!" Doug Parker, Former Director of Criminal Investigations, Environmental Protection Agency