A Relentless Thriller of Revenge, Survival, and Redemption

Crescent Springs, KY and Orlando, FL – WEBWIRE – Monday, March 9, 2026

“Alina” is a pulse-pounding action thriller that explodes onto the page and never lets go. Brutally wronged and left for dead, Alina rises from unimaginable trauma with one singular purpose: “Justice on her own terms.” When she discovers that the men who destroyed her life are now operating a powerful drug cartel spanning Iraq and Bosnia, she sets out across Eastern Europe to dismantle their empire, one man at a time.

What begins as a cold, calculated mission of revenge transforms into something far more dangerous. As Alina tears through criminal networks, evading assassins and eliminating her enemies, she unexpectedly encounters love forcing her to confront the cost of violence and the possibility of peace. But peace has a price, and the past refuses to stay buried.

About the Book
Fast, ferocious, and emotionally charged, “Alina” follows a woman forged by trauma into a lethal force. As the hunter becomes the hunted, Alina is pursued relentlessly by those who want her dead. Along the way, she is offered a path toward healing through an unlikely connection with an Iraqi couple who teach her ten steps to a meaningful life. Captured and cornered, Alina must make the ultimate choice: cling to vengeance or embrace transformation. Packed with international intrigue, nonstop action, and moral depth, “Alina” delivers a thrilling ride with a powerful, unforgettable ending.

About the Author
“Greg Van Arsdale” brings a lifetime of diverse experience to his writing. A former Navy nuclear physics instructor and senior project manager, he has also served as a minister, performer, golf instructor, graphic artist, and technology expert. Now residing near Orlando, Florida, Greg has authored more than a dozen books spanning non-fiction, action-adventure, and suspense thrillers. His wide-ranging background fuels the authenticity, intensity, and emotional resonance found in “Alina.”

When vengeance has defined your life and mercy could cost you everything, would you choose to kill—or to change?