by Daniel Dreyer
Robert Richter thought he was simply seeking freedom and solace on open waters. But when he stumbles upon an abandoned yacht adrift near Margarita, his quiet life is upended. The vessel, once captained by an old man with an almost unbelievable past and remarkable worldliness, holds secrets that catch Robert in a dark web of international intrigue.
While Robert navigates risky dealings with local powers and clings to a newfound glimmer of hope after meeting the tantalizing Elena, shadowy figures across the globe set their own deadly plans in motion. Ruthless strategists with powerful connections move pieces across the lethal board of global politics, where an unyielding assassin, a terrorist, and tangled political agendas converge.
As secrets unravel, Robert and Elena are pulled into a vortex of precarious alliances and danger, bound by circumstance in a struggle not for hope, happiness, or harmony—but simply to survive. In a world where trust is as rare and delicate as a tender shoot, they must rely on their fragile but growing bond. Their lives demand courage, ingenuity, and resilience beyond anything they expected, as they navigate forces far beyond their control.
