Review: "KING OF TOP-SHELF NOVELS"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2014
Here's what happened...I got Blake's novel (prequel) 'Night of the Assassin' for 'free'. Who could resist a freebie by such a talented, highly rated author? Call me hooked like a fish...the bait...great writing, action, and a super main character El Ray. So, even before finishing the first one, I purchase the next three in this series. 'King of Swords' takes up the slack, with a bit of back story on El Ray, and a major planned attack that could easily come from tomorrow's headlines. Blake brings in a compelling and worthy character in the Mexican force named Cruz.This story grows like fertilized pot in the perfect location. Not being a spoiler, I will say...the reader will quickly attach to Cruz, his partner on the force, and their task, and obstacles.Like inflating a tire, suspense grows at a perfect pace...now those who have read 'Night of the Assassin' know the depth of El Ray's talents. This is a mind-blower.The ending threw me for a loop...come on, El Ray...anyway...I can't wait to jump into the next one. "I highly recommend these novels...grab the 'Night of the Assassin' and I'll bet you get the next one. Stay tuned, cause I'll certainly review. Keep writin' and smilin', Russell. Thank you for another compelling, well-written, researched read."LeeCarey-author.com