Review: Dream Land
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 4, 2014
The first of this new series of novellas introduces us to Konstantin. What a great character Keith Nixon has created here. Obviously a Russian, and it appears ex-KGB, Konstantin seems to have fallen afoul of the powers-that-be.  At a minimum, he needs to go to ground. While he doesn’t go looking for trouble, trouble seems to find him as he makes short work of a group of thugs almost immediately after arriving in England. From his talk and actions, Konstantin initially seems amoral with no qualms about doing anything to anyone if it will benefit him.However, as the story progresses and I got to know him better, I realized I was wrong. Konstantin has a strong moral code. He doesn’t mess with those who don’t mess with him, but those who do, look out. He has someone he cares very much about, yet suppresses his wants, it appears in order to protect this other person. Even someone he’d just met receives his help when he feels a more powerful person is meting out abuse. Konstantin is an interesting and complex character. I’m looking forward to future installments of this series.**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **