{"product_id":"dex-2-payback-ethan-obrien-9798990998230","title":"Dex 2 Payback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe day before his transfer back to the war in Vietnam Dex learned the true cause of his parents' deaths - not in an accident, as he had been told, but as victims of a hit-and-run. A drunk driver killed his father outright and dragged his mother screaming along the road until she bounced, broken, out behind the car. The politically connected drunk didn't stop, and though positively identified, was never charged. He didn't even lose his license.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack in country, Dex was captured by the Viet Cong, tortured, then escaped, and, his tour-of-duty having ended, was released from the Marine Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, he was free to seek justice for his parents-and his unborn sibling. While planning his moves Dex found that the wife of the drunk was even worse-a pedophile who preyed on young girls. Together they collected damning videos of his associates and peers which gave him an edge, if needed, to remain above the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJustice was coming, but it wouldn't be easy. The perps were protected by their privilege, plus a pair of real brutes-Bruce and Betty. Dex had to go through them first, then remain invisible to crooked law enforcement who sided with the drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssisted by Aiko, his lover and Yakuza assassin, and Nuyen Vu, a former Vietnamese guerrilla fighter, Dex is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe learns that human trafficking is rampant. The extent of child abuse for sex and domestic slavery is ubiquitous-a sad commentary on the inhumanity of man. The weakest, most-vulnerable who are preyed upon by the sick, politically-connected, soon find a champion in the exceptionally gifted former marine, the beautiful Aiko and grizzled Vu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exposure of the vile underbelly of society is especially timely today. Seeking 'Payback', Dex travels the globe. Along the way he finds tender romance while meting out savage retribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story is rich in violence, adventure and romance-and is right out of today's headlines. Hang on for a wild ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethan O'Brien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990998230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Booksmyth Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d","brand":"Ethan O'Brien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48853001109759,"sku":"9798990998230","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dex-2-payback-ethan-obrien-9798990998230","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}