On Edge

A Novel

By: Albert Ashforth

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eBook | 6 September 2016

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The United States draws down in Afghanistan amidst tension between the legitimate government and the Taliban
When a former Army buddy is murdered by an Afghan military colleague, U.S. Army Special Investigator Alex Klear is called back into action in Afghanistan to investigate what is thought to be a classic "green-on-blue" killing. Alex finds Kabul in a state of chaos, partly under government control, partly controlled by the Taliban.
From the beginning, he suspects that the Army has identified the wrong man as the killer, and that an innocent Afghan soldier has become the victim of a complex frame-up. His suspicions are solidified when he discovers that his friend had been investigating a massive fraud at Kabul Bank. As Alex is drawn into the epicenter of the biggest bank fraud in history, he finds his efforts systematically thwarted by both the American and the Afghanistan governments.
In the lawless streets of Kabul and into the far outreaches of Afghanistan, Alex relentlessly hunts his friend's killer-and uncovers the truth. In real-life, an incident kept mostly out of the media-a monumental embarrassment to both countries.

Industry Reviews

On Edge by Albert Ashforth! Exciting and authentic, it's a riveting thriller in which billions of U.S. dollars are at stake. Intelligence officer Alex Klear returns in the second of this fascinating series to investigate what appears to be the simple murder of an old friend in Kabul, Afghanistan. Rich with insider details known only to those who've lived the life, On Edge is beautifully written and will make you hunger for the next book. Ashforth is a true master of suspense."

-Gayle Lynds, New York Times best-selling author of The Assassins

"No question: On Edge is the real deal from a writer who knows the territory, has faced the fear, and seen the action. This isn't just a gripping story. It's the inside story, thrilling and compelling. Having just finished the book, I feel I've been there and I want more."

-Peter Lovesey, award-winning author of Another One Goes Tonight

"On Edge is a brilliant, unfiltered portrayal of what Afghanistan has become. Ashforth's military background shines through on every page. Fans of Vince Flynn and David Baldacci will find a new favorite."

-Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Assassin's Silence

"Albert Ashforth's On Edge features an appealing and familiar hero in Alex Klear, and should prove exciting to those drawn to adventure stories with some elements of mystery."

-Foreword Reviews

"Fans of both military and mystery fiction will relish Ashforth's impressive sequel to 2012's The Rendition. ... Ashforth, an Army veteran and former military contractor, skillfully conveys an insider's familiarity with the Afghan people and terrain..."

-Publishers Weekly

"The writing is top-notch and the suspense palpable as Mr. Ashforth is able to put his own spin on this tale of military intrigue and world politics, which will impress and captivate readers of this genre!"

-InDTale

"On Edge is a riveting military/thriller ... The surprising twists and turns ... keep a reader on edge wondering what happens next ... No disappointments right up to its unexpected end."

-Joe Epley, Military Writers Society of America