2005 novel by James Sallis (5)

I believe the answer is:

drive

(Other definitions for drive that I've seen before include "computer store" , "Motivation, energy" , "Ambition - steer" , "Diver (anag.)" , "Propel; outing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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