DIRK LASHER

Full Name:	Dirk Lasher
Nationality:	American
Organization:	DIA
Occupation	Agent

Creator:	David Edward
Time Span:	2021 - 2022

ABOUT THE SERIES

Dirk Lasher is an agent with the DIA.

Well, for a while. Then, quite a bit different.

In the first recorded adventure as we meet him initially, he is not yet with that military intelligence department. He is actually in the US Army where he has served for a fair number of years, eventually deciding to leave the enlisted ranks and move towards becoming an officer via the Warrant program. He had reached the fourth rung of that process before situations change and a career move seems in his best interest.

The change is to the Defense Intelligence Agency where, strangely, he is 'welcomed' by a high-up member of the secretive organization and put under that woman's personal handling. It is considered an odd occurrence because of something that happened in the first adventure which precipitated his job change.

And it will be a major event in the second adventure that will see him parting ways with the DIA, for a time, and find him dealing first-hand with the ultra-unique Kimberly Sharp. The adjectives available for use with this genius woman seem nearly endless and include genius and innovative on the positive side, challenging and interesting on the more neutral position, and bat-s**t crazy on the negative end of the spectrum.

All the actions in these adventures take place during the late 80s in and around the Central American country of Panama and its extremely important Canal. The dictator Noriega, once a close ally of the United States before attitudes on both sides change and he would end up a 'guest' of the American prison system.

BOOKS

Number of Books:	5
First Appearance:	2021
Last Appearance:	2022


1			Panama Red Written by David Edward Copyright: 2021 "Army Special Agent Dirk Lasher [is] on what was supposed to be a routine low-level investigation in Panama City, only to find himself caught in the crossfire of a power struggle. As he navigates between Noriega's militant police force and a shadowy organization bent on crashing the international financial markets, Lasher is drawn into a deadly race for discovery that takes him deep into the murderous jungles near the Panama-Colombia border. Faced with unimaginable dangers and fighting for survival, Lasher's skills, courage, and determination will be pushed to the limits"

2			Drive Faster Written by David Edward Copyright: 2022 "When a high-value prisoner transfer is interrupted in the blistering Arizona desert, Special Agent Dirk Lasher and his new unit of not-yet-trained operatives must give pursuit. With no time to prepare and little familiarity between the team members, the stakes could not be higher. If their prisoner Kimberly Sharp is allowed to escape, the very foundation of global society could come unraveled."

3			Ground Game Written by David Edward Copyright: 2022 "Agent Lasher first discovered the existence of the islands a year ago, disgusting sanctuaries of the powerful, morally corrupt leaders of the free world. Willing to sacrifice everything to stop the horrifying sex trafficking of children, Lasher embarks on a one-way mission to brutally end the reign of terror. But how much depravity can one man witness and still hold on to his soul?"

4			Prayer Drum Written by David Edward Copyright: 2022 "Kimberly Sharp is a high-functioning sociopath. Or is she? Maybe there is another explanation for her ruthless and brutal rise to power as one of Central America's most cold-blooded mafiosos. She claims to be touched by God and that she can use prayers to bring about her will. When Dirk Lasher hesitantly decides to follow her into the dangerous, uncharted territory on the Panama-Colombia border called the Dorian Gap, he learns that all may very well not be as it seems."

5			Down Ballot Written by David Edward Copyright: 2022 "Still recovering from the events of [his previous adventure], Dirk Lasher is thrust onto the international stage when US/Panamanian relations collapse. Dictator Noriega is beating the war drums, US Intelligence is screaming for a military invasion, and Columbian Cartels are exhibiting their brutal regional influence. Compounding the danger, the powerful political enemies Lasher made when he took out the island infrastructure are beginning to stir. They have awakened to the emerging counterforce he represents and his steadfast resolve to bring them to justice at any price."

6			Savage Written by David Edward Copyright: 2023 "In the shadowy depths of the Darién Gap, a covert mission spirals into chaos. As a rogue special ops unit plots a sinister coup, Dirk Lasher is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Faced with merciless enemies and a treacherous jungle, he must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to ignite a global crisis."

7			Vulnerable Written by David Edward Copyright: 2024 "Stripped of his resources, allies, and even his moral compass, Dirk must claw his way back from the brink. With the powerful and ruthless Kimberly Sharp manipulating events behind the scenes and enemies closing in on all sides, Dirk must rely on his cunning, strength, and a small but trusted circle to outwit forces that want him gone for good. But this time, it's not just physical survival at stake—it's emotional and mental too. As Dirk grapples with betrayal and loss, his very identity is challenged, and the only way forward is to confront his deepest vulnerabilities. With Wade, his enigmatic companion, and Bonsai, a soldier caught between duty and desire, Dirk must navigate the murky waters of loyalty, revenge, and redemption."

NOVELLAS AND SHORT STORIES

Number of Stories:	1
First Appearance:	2022
Last Appearance:	2022


1			Meat Market novella Written by David Edward Copyright: 2022 "The soldiers called them the Meat Markets. Gathering places outside of US military posts all around Central America, where a good time was just a few negotiations and a few dollars away. Some locals went looking to pass the time; some went to make some money. The dark criminal underworld couldn't resist the chance to feed off base human desire. When Dirk Lasher and Isa Kern encounter a kidnapping-in-progress, they sprint into action. They are forced to balance their moral responsibility of trying to help the victims with their overarching mission of stamping the secret organization's global sex trade out of existence." Note: takes place before Ground Game.

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