Dark Current
About this audiobook
The Louisiana bayou hides many secrets. Some are better left buried.
When widowed fisherman Raymond Mercer and his teenage son Eli stumble upon a sunken plane while fishing, they expect wreckage. What they find instead is millions in cartel cash—an unexpected fortune rotting beneath the swamp. Raymond insists they report it. Eli isn’t so sure.
But the moment the sheriff arrives, their lives are destroyed. Sheriff Calder is no hero—he’s a traitor. Instead of protecting them, he alerts the cartel. Now Raymond and Eli are marked for death.
With killers on their trail and no one left to trust, father and son flee into the maze of waterways they’ve always called home. The swamp becomes their battleground—alligators lurking below, storms raging above, and armed men hunting them from every side.
As greed poisons the community and blood stains the water, Raymond and Eli are forced to confront the hardest truths: about trust, sacrifice, and how far they’re willing to go to protect each other.
In the end, survival will demand more than courage. It will demand everything.
Dark Current is a relentless, edge-of-your-seat thriller where family bonds are tested against betrayal, nature, and the deadly currents of human greed.
About the author
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.