The Gauntlet contrasts the lives of Zach Taylor--a married financial consultant on the verge of bankruptcy--and Sammy Biddle, a widowed church custodian tormented by flashbacks of the Vietnam War. Bound by fate, Zach and Sammy cross paths in the Nation's Capital when Zach resorts to selling drugs in a desperate attempt to bail out his wife, Jenny, from an unjust run-in with the law. With time running out, Zach learns hard lessons about friends and money as a violent confrontation with an unexpected twist leaves Zach and Jenny in the hands of a dubious ally.OTHER TITLES by Jason The 4Cs of a Meaningful and Lasting Romance (Nonfiction, relationship advice)Enemy Among Us (Espionage Thriller)Without A Trace... (A Suspense Novel)A Dangerous Affair (Romantic Thriller)MEET JASON Jason Melby's suspense novels feature dynamic characters overwhelmed by extraordinary circumstances forcing them to confront their greatest fears.A graduate of Virginia Tech and Johns Hopkins University, Jason currently resides in Melbourne, Florida.
Jason Melby is an American author of contemporary suspense thrillers. His books incorporate elements of mystery, horror, and satire with dynamic characters forced to confront their greatest fears. An author who draws heavily from personal experience and raw emotions, Jason’s thought-provoking prose absolves readers from their daily routine and reacquaints them with the human spirit. An avid cyclist, golfer, and motorcycle enthusiast, Jason has lived and traveled throughout the United States and abroad.