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The Cartel murdered his best friend, then his girlfriend...

They came for him. That proved harder.

CARSON BRAND

An impressively violent adventure that moves at a quick pace.

-KIRKUS REVIEW


(Dark Motive) is a masterpiece and deserves the maximum stars!

-ILOVEUNIQUEBOOKS.COM


Stolen Valor deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars because it is a

gripping and eye-opening read…recommend it to lovers of crimes

stories and lovers of psychological thrillers.

-ONLINEBOOKCLUB.ORG


This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of insight into the

world of drug cartels. Loved the main character Brand. The best part

was the twist at the end. Can't wait to read the next book.

-AMAZON READER REVIEW

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Other Carson Brand Novels

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Reasonable Sin – A Carson Brand Novel #3 Carson Brand wakes up in a stranger’s bed with no memory of who he is or the danger that surrounds him. Dehra, a beautiful young woman, stumbled upon an international conspiracy that could topple the American government.

Dark Motive – A Carson Brand Novel #2 plunges Carson Brand into the sinister world of political corruption, where the stakes are higher than ever. This time, Brand finds himself caught in the web of a corrupt congressional campaign fueled by dark money from Middle Eastern terrorists.

Sovereign Rule - A Carson Brand Novel #4Framed for the kidnapping of a powerful billionaire’s daughter, Brand becomes the target of the FBI’s Abduction Task Force.  Brand also faces a team of deadly operatives, set on eliminating him and "rescue" a girl he never abducted.

Nation’s Law – A Carson Brand Novel #5 Carson Brand is on the run from Lexicon, a powerful international syndicate, when he rescues a young woman from the clutches of a Middle Eastern oligarch.  Brand must dodge kidnappers  and confront the syndicate before they tighten the noose around him.

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Craig Rainey (b. 1962) is an American film actor, author, screenwriter, and musician with deep Texas roots dating back to the original impresario settlers under Stephen F. Austin. Born in San Angelo, Texas, and currently residing in Austin, Rainey’s diverse life experiences—from serving as a military veteran to working as a professional cowboy in South Texas—have profoundly shaped his storytelling. Inspired by his remarkable life experiences, Rainey brings a rich blend of grit and authenticity to his writing.

 As a screenwriter, Rainey has garnered multiple accolades, including Best Screenplay (2023, 2024), Best Narrative Period Piece, Most Likely to be Produced as a Movie, and numerous Official Selections. 

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