Peter Eichstaedt Books

Peter Eichstaedt is a seasoned journalist whose extensive international experience, spanning regions like the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Afghanistan, and Eastern and Central Africa, shapes his distinctive narrative voice. His work delves into the complexities of human nature, often set against gripping and intricate backdrops. Eichstaedt masterfully weaves suspense with psychological depth, offering readers not just compelling plots but also thoughtful explorations of character motivations and consequences. His writing is marked by sharp observation and an uncanny ability to evoke atmosphere with vivid precision.

Half Life, Death is a Chain Reaction
A Luke Jackson Thriller
304 pages
11 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the New Mexico desert, a Native tribe faces a moral dilemma as they agree to store highly radioactive waste for financial gain. Journalist Luke Jackson, investigating the murder of a tribal member opposed to the plan, uncovers a web of corruption involving powerful interests in the nuclear industry. As he races against time to expose the risks of the waste storage project, he grapples with his own tumultuous family life, highlighting the intersection of environmental issues and personal struggles.
The Ridge
A Luke Jackson Thriller
208 pages
8 hours of reading
A veteran journalist, Luke Jackson, seeks a compelling story to revive his career and finds himself covering a land grant protest in a predominantly Hispanic region of New Mexico. The protestors aim to reclaim grazing rights lost after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, which transferred land to the U.S. but overlooked their ancestral claims. As tensions escalate into a standoff between the community and authorities, Luke becomes embroiled in a dangerous conflict rooted in the region's history, facing life-threatening challenges while pursuing the story of a lifetime.

Half Life, Death is a Chain Reaction

The Ridge