She delivers deadly tech to terrorists. But her son's life depends on it. Dydre Rowyn is a single mother trapped in an impossible nightmare. Her boss, the ruthless black-market arms dealer Clayborne Zsigmond, controls her every move by holding her six-year-old son hostage. Her latest assignment? Deliver cutting-edge, devastating technology into the hands of the world's most dangerous terrorists. Forced to navigate a treacherous global underworld of espionage, deception, and murder, Dydre has honed her skills to a razor's edge, using every trick and a deadly poison to survive. But when a desperate opportunity arises to break free from Zsigmond's merciless grip, she seizes it—only to find her meticulously crafted escape plan spiraling into a deadly trap. Suddenly, Dydre isn't just fighting for her own life; her son's future hangs by a thread. Betrayed by those she thought she could trust, she finds herself caught in a relentless crossfire, hunted by Zsigmond's elite mercenaries, a double-crossing businessman, international terrorists, the FBI, and a shadowy figure from the Department of Defense. Can one woman outwit an entire global network before her world—and her son's—is irrevocably destroyed? War Merchant is a pulse-pounding technothriller that plunges you into a high-stakes world of international intrigue and relentless suspense. If you crave action, intricate plots, and a protagonist pushed to her limits, then prepare for a relentless thrill ride. Drawing on his military experience and insider knowledge of the defense industry, author Patrick Parker delivers a pulse-pounding thriller that weaves together intricate plots, cutting-edge technology, and the harsh realities of global conflict. With its breakneck pace and richly drawn characters, War Merchant will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Daniel Silva, this novel is a must-read for anyone who craves suspense, intrigue, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to protect what she loves. Get your copy of War Merchant today and dive into Dydre Rowyn's fight for freedom. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by Ica Iova for Readers' Favorite Clayborne Zsigmond is a dangerous, ruthless black-market arms broker. Dydre Rowyn travels around the world, doing business on behalf of Clayborne Zsigmond. Occasionally, she uses other aliases, but of course, the people she does business with don't care if those are her real names or even if there is a last name to go along with them. Dydre wants out, but double crossing Zsigmond could land her in a lot of trouble. It could mean a death sentence for her and her son. Nevertheless, when Zsigmond gives her a new assignment to deliver some new technology to terrorists, Dydre sees it as a way out and an opportunity to escape Zsigmond's unforgiving grip. Her plan goes sideways, and suddenly her life and her son's life are in danger. Dydre finds herself having to fight not only against Zsigmond but terrorists, the FBI, and even the Defense Department. She uses an arsenal of skills, including her good looks, to stay alive and bring her plan to completion, but will she succeed or will one of her enemies catch up with her and make her pay for what they think she's done? War Merchant: A Novel of Suspense by Patrick Parker is a blend of military and historical fiction. From the first page to the last, War Merchant is a continuous suspenseful thriller. It kept me on the edge of my seat and biting my nails because I just had to know what happens next. This intriguing story is set in the '90s. With interesting, believable characters, the story flows well, taking you on a roller-coaster ride. Greed, corrupt politics, and terrorism resonate very well with what goes on around the globe. This revied was by Readers Favorite, Readers' Favorite LLC, Louisville, KY 40202 Thank you for visiting. My goal is to entertain you. I want you to be thrilled and on the edge of your seat all the time, wondering, What is real and what is fiction? On my website, you will find more information about me, awards, reviews of my books, and new information. The Max Kenworth Series, War Merchant, and Treasures of the Fourth Reich are fast-paced, suspense-filled stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I hope you enjoy them. My writers group keeps telling me they'll miss me when I'm carted away and placed in the witness protection program. I certainly hope they are wrong and I don<&apos>t disappear.... Please take a quick moment to let everyone know how you liked my books by posting a review. Your feedback will mean the world to me, and I will be forever grateful. Best Regards, Patrick Parker When Dydre Rowyn seizes the opportunity to break free from Clayborne Zsigmond's merciless grip, things go deadly wrong. Not only is her life at stake, but her son's as well. Zsigmond, a ruthless black market arms broker, tasks Dydre to provide terrorists with a new technology. With this latest assignment, she sets her plan in mot