Immediate Danger

When you’ve lived on the edge as long as Dylan Danger, danger isn’t just a risk—it’s an inevitability. Forced out of a short-lived retirement, ex-special forces officer Dylan Danger finds himself back in the thick of chaos in Immediate Danger, the pulse-pounding second installment in Dirk Volcano’s Dylan Danger series of action thrillers.

In a life steeped in espionage, warfare, and undercover missions, Dylan thinks he’s seen it all. But when a mysterious envelope arrives with a Joker playing card and an unsettling message, it becomes clear that his battle is far from over. Once again, Dylan must navigate a world of faceless enemies, high-stakes gambles, and complex relationships, including his alliance with Detective Lisa Daniels, one of the few people in law enforcement he can trust.

Unfurling against a dark, urban backdrop, Immediate Danger offers a compelling mix of suspense, action, and psychological depth. As the lines between friend and foe blur and the stakes become increasingly perilous, Dylan must confront not just external threats but also his own internal demons.

Can he outsmart his mysterious adversaries? Are his skills as sharp as they once were? And is Dylan Danger prepared for the immediate danger that lurks in every shadow?

Dive into a world where limits are “just lines waiting to be crossed” and where immediate danger is just part of the deal. This page-turner is perfect for fans of high-tension thrillers, complex characters, and action that keeps you guessing until the last page is turned.

Don’t miss out on this adrenaline-fueled journey. Immediate Danger is a must-read that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Dylan Danger’s tumultuous life.

Dylan Danger sat in the dimly lit room, staring at the grainy photographs scattered across the worn wooden table. Images of faceless thugs and demolished safe houses played across his mind like a jigsaw puzzle with too many missing pieces. A bitter taste lingered in his mouth as he relished the quiet moment. Only yesterday, this room had been the epicenter of chaos and adrenaline, a war room for planning the takedown of a local crime gang that had plagued the city for years.

The door creaked open, and Detective Lisa Daniels walked in. She was an old ally and one of the few people in law enforcement Dylan could trust.

“Danger, you really need to get some sleep,” she said, looking at the dark circles under his eyes.

“I sleep when the work’s done, Daniels. You know that,” he replied, without taking his eyes off the photographs.

“You’ve done enough, Dylan. The gang’s decimated, the city can breathe easier. You should too.”

Dylan finally looked up. “Easier for how long? We took down one head of the Hydra; another will grow.”

Daniels sighed and slid an envelope across the table. “This came for you. No return address.”

Dylan opened the envelope cautiously; it contained a single playing card—The Joker—and a handwritten note that read, “The Game Isn’t Over.”

The room fell silent, the atmosphere turning as thick as molasses. Dylan felt his muscles tighten, his instincts flaring back to life. It was as if his very cells were alert, bracing for the storm that was to come.

“See, Daniels, this is why I can’t retire. Immediate danger is just part of the deal,” he said, his eyes narrowing as he pocketed the Joker card.

Daniels looked at him, concern mixed with admiration. “Well, immediate danger seems to be where you thrive, Dylan. But remember, even heroes have their limits.”

Dylan rose from his chair, feeling every ache in his battle-worn body. “Limits are just lines waiting to be crossed. But for now, let’s find out who sent this card.”

He stepped into the night, the city’s murky skyline stretching before him like an open book filled with unwritten chapters of danger, and perhaps, salvation. He was Dylan Danger, and he was back in the game, whether he liked it or not.