American drifter : a thriller
(Book)

"With images of war haunting him daily, U.S. Army veteran River Roulet cannot seem to break free of the past. Awake or asleep, it's impossible to forget the bombs, the death, and the trembling of the earth. In a desperate attempt to distract himself from these horrors, he flees to Brazil, hoping the rich landscape and vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro will drown out the nightmares. This stab at a new life takes an unexpected turn when River meets Natal, an impassioned journalist and free spirit. Her presence rekindles a curiosity for the world around him that River thought was lost to him forever. It also catapults him back into the life of danger and violence he so desperately sought to escape. Pursued by both a powerful drug lord and the Brazilian government, River must flee the city...and use every trick in his arsenal to stay alive. Will River escape Brazil with his life -- and will he ever be free of the memories that haunt him?" --Dust jacket.