Ryan Weller Thriller Series by Evan Graver

- If you're not reading Evan's work, check him out! I'm a big fan" - Ryan Steck author of "Fields of Fire" and The Real Book Spy.- Graver delivers the right blend of suspense and intrigue - OnlineBookClub.orgA former Navy bomb tech... A ruthless gang of pirates... A terrifying menace to the United States…When reports of piracy plaguing the Gulf of Mexico draws the attention of former Navy bomb disposal tech Ryan Weller, his mission becomes track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice... more- If you're not reading Evan's work, check him out! I'm a big fan" - Ryan Steck author of "Fields of Fire" and The Real Book Spy.- Graver delivers the right blend of suspense and intrigue - OnlineBookClub.orgA former Navy bomb tech... A ruthless gang of pirates... A terrifying menace to the United States…When reports of piracy plaguing the Gulf of Mexico draws the attention of former Navy bomb disposal tech Ryan Weller, his mission becomes track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Teaming up with a tenacious and beautiful insurance investigator, Ryan embarks on a relentless pursuit that takes them from the shores of Texas to the sun-drenched paradise of Key West. As they dive deeper, they uncover a network of sunken sailboats concealing a sinister secret.However, the waters grow darker as their investigation leads them into the heart of Mexico, where the Aztlán Cartel looms large. Its leader, Arturo Guerrero, driven by an insatiable hunger for power, sets his sights on a grandiose plan—to wage war with the United States and reclaim the Desert Southwest. Now, Ryan finds himself in the crosshairs of an unforgiving enemy, facing an impossible task of stopping Guerrero and preventing an international catastrophe.As the danger escalates, Ryan must navigate a treacherous web of deception, and with the full might of the Aztlán Cartel closing in, he must summon every ounce of his training, ingenuity, and unwavering determination to thwart Guerrero's sinister ambitions. Can Ryan rise above the murky depths and save the day, or will Guerrero plunge the region into chaos?Dark Water is the first book in the fast-paced Ryan Weller series in which Evan Graver delivers a masterfully crafted maritime thriller ripped from today's headlines. Prepare to be submerged in a heart-stopping tale of suspense, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.Interview with the AuthorQ - So, what makes the Ryan Weller Thriller Series special?A – When I pick up a book, I like to read fast-paced action and adventure or a great thriller. So, I wanted my series to reflect some of my author heroes such as Brad Thor, Mark Greaney, and Clive Cussler. Books featuring a kick butt protagonist who also deals with normal things in his life are the ones I resonate with the most, and how I try to write my characters.My books reflect things I like to do – scuba diving, sailing, shooting guns, traveling, and anything else I might be interested in at the moment I’m writing a book, which to me, keeps them interesting and relevant and often show up in my writing.Q – How did you get started writing?A – I’d read a bunch of stuff from self-published authors and thought, I can do that. I’d always wanted to write a book and at the time, I was checking things off a bucket list after being paralyzed from the waist down following a motorcycle accident. Dark Water came together out of a series of short stories I’d written over the years combined with looking at political tensions around the world. Since I released Dark Water in 2017, I’ve revised the book several times to make it a better. Forgive me if it’s not perfect as I was just starting out, but my writing has improved drastically over the course of the series thanks to guys like my editor Pete at Novel Approach Manuscript, and advice from Ryan Steck, author of Fields of Fire, and curator at The Real Book Spy. less

Product Description: Ryan Weller has killed the leader of the Aztlán cartel. Their terrorist cells inside the United States were rounded up to prevent more attacks on cities in the desert Southwest. But no one in the government is paying attention to the man who supplied the cartel with weapons, Jim Kilroy. The arms dealer has a history of working with the US government. He started by running drugs and guns in and out of Nicaragua, and now he supplies Afghanistan militias to fight the Taliban... moreProduct Description: Ryan Weller has killed the leader of the Aztlán cartel. Their terrorist cells inside the United States were rounded up to prevent more attacks on cities in the desert Southwest. But no one in the government is paying attention to the man who supplied the cartel with weapons, Jim Kilroy. The arms dealer has a history of working with the US government. He started by running drugs and guns in and out of Nicaragua, and now he supplies Afghanistan militias to fight the Taliban. Kilroy also supplies weapons to drug lords and dictators, using his string of posh resorts to launder his ill-gotten gains. One of those resorts is in Caye Caulker, Belize, run by Aaron Grose. Ryan decides to turn Aaron into an informant. Ryan and his partner, Mango Hulsey, travel with owner of Dark Water Research, Greg Olsen, to Caye Caulker, on the trail of the largest arms shipment Kilroy has ever made. The new leader of the Aztlán cartel has offered a two-million-dollar bounty for Ryan and Mango. On the tiny resort island, those elements collide. A Russian bounty hunter named Volk attacks and destroys the resort. He also kills Kilroy’s business partner. Kilroy knows Ryan’s history. Using a combination of threats against the men’s and patriotic appeal, Kilroy convinces Ryan and Mango to deliver the load of weapons to a Haitian dictator, who is paying for them with twenty-five million dollars in gold bars. Haiti is fraught with internal strife and poverty. Ryan knows that a new dictator could upset the balance of power in the Caribbean. He agrees to deliver the weapons, placing himself on the ship will give him an opportunity to stop the transfer from happening. Caught in the middle of a power struggle between Haitian warlords, a ruthless international arms dealer, and a Russian bounty hunter, who has taken his employer hostage, Ryan must find a way to save the day. The only way out just might be a watery grave. less

Twenty-five million in gold bars.... In a shipwreck... And an international arms dealer wants his gold... Ryan Weller has gold fever. He knows where the Santo Domingo lies in three hundred and fifty feet of water. Unfortunately, he's no longer employed by Dark Water Research and he must find his own salvage vessel and crew. Retrieving the gold won't be easy at depths man wasn't meant to survive. Surviving the savage ocean might be the least of his worries... moreTwenty-five million in gold bars.... In a shipwreck... And an international arms dealer wants his gold... Ryan Weller has gold fever. He knows where the Santo Domingo lies in three hundred and fifty feet of water. Unfortunately, he's no longer employed by Dark Water Research and he must find his own salvage vessel and crew. Retrieving the gold won't be easy at depths man wasn't meant to survive. Surviving the savage ocean might be the least of his worries. Ryan is also caught between a ruthless Haitian warlord and international arms dealer, Jim Kilroy both eager to reclaim the prize. Kilroy wants his gold, a payment for an arms deal gone bad. He'll stop at nothing to force Ryan to cooperate, including kidnapping Ryan's beautiful ex-girlfriend, Emily Hunt. The gold for Emily. But the warlord demands a ransom too, the gold for his life. Can Ryan escape with the girl and the gold? less

Diego Figueroa and his crew are stealing cargo containers on the storm-ravaged island of Puerto Rico. At first, they did it to feed and clothe a desperate population. Now, they’re doing it for profit. Dark Water Research discovers the police are being paid to turn a blind eye to the situation, they call in their troubleshooter, Ryan Weller. When Ryan finds a repainted DWR container about to be shipped off the island, he devises a plan to track it with GPS... moreDiego Figueroa and his crew are stealing cargo containers on the storm-ravaged island of Puerto Rico. At first, they did it to feed and clothe a desperate population. Now, they’re doing it for profit. Dark Water Research discovers the police are being paid to turn a blind eye to the situation, they call in their troubleshooter, Ryan Weller. When Ryan finds a repainted DWR container about to be shipped off the island, he devises a plan to track it with GPS. However, Diego springs his own trap, a near deadly ambush that leaves a cop wounded and Ryan on the run. There’s only one way for him to stop the thieves and that’s to run headlong into trouble no matter what the consequences. less

A serial killer ... a stolen sailboat ... and a missing womanFormer U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician turned commercial diver Ryan Weller is working a salvage job off the Virgin Islands when he hears the familiar voice of Mango Hulsey on the radio, saying his sailboat has been stolen. Immediately, Ryan sets sail for Martinique to help his friend locate his boat.Billy Ron Sorenson runs a charter service and preys on unsuspecting women... moreA serial killer ... a stolen sailboat ... and a missing womanFormer U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician turned commercial diver Ryan Weller is working a salvage job off the Virgin Islands when he hears the familiar voice of Mango Hulsey on the radio, saying his sailboat has been stolen. Immediately, Ryan sets sail for Martinique to help his friend locate his boat.Billy Ron Sorenson runs a charter service and preys on unsuspecting women. When he's done with them, he sinks their bodies deep into the ocean. But this time he's made some crucial errors. He's stolen the wrong boat, left two dead bodies aboard, and taken a woman hostage.When a tip leads to the discovery of Mango's boat, he and Ryan find the two dead bodies and are immediately thrust into the hunt for a man the news media has labeled "The Sailboat Slasher" and the woman he's kidnapped. Sorenson's misdeeds catch up with him and he's captured by the police in Trinidad. Unfortunately, they're too late to rescue the girl from the men Billy Ron has sold her to.Ryan is set to return to his job, but the woman's father's impassioned plea convinces him to continue searching. With the aid of the local police and his contacts at Dark Water Research, Ryan focuses his hunt on the waterfront town of Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Can he find her before she disappears forever? less