The Prototype

Red Mist by longtime Road & Track editor Sam Mitani is a pulse-pounding thriller that intertwines the worlds of motorsport and high-stakes espionage. The novel follows Maximilian Koga, a former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and DEA agent, who is drawn back into a life of danger and deception after surviving a harrowing attack by a drug cartel in Mexico. Koga, a man haunted by his past, is relentless in his pursuit of justice and revenge, particularly against an elusive terrorist leader with frightening intentions.

Fueled by his obsession with cars and speed, a passion inherited from his late father, Koga is recruited by a prestigious automotive magazine with a secret agenda. Alongside a team of skilled operatives, including the enigmatic Stockton Clay and a cunning special agent named Beth Hu, the tormented Koga navigates a world where seductive vehicles and deadly conspiracies collide. For those who crave an intense blend of action and covert ops, seasoned with heart-pounding automotive excitement, Red Mist invites you to strap in for the ride of your life. Published by Carrara Media.