Review: Had Me Hooked
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2013
This book had me hooked from the start.The story opens in 1965 in Mexico with a Prologue to the main story and then moves into the current day. There are several threads to follow both in England and America which although seemingly unrelated, lead the reader towards the conclusion of the book.The characters in this novel are very well developed, especially Detective Jack Sumner,  who is down to earth with a good sense of humour. The dialogue between Jack and his partner Smithy is particularly well written, giving the reader an excellent view of their relationship and insight into their respective characters.Throughout the story, the author maintains the suspense, and although light is shed on various situations, the full story isn't revealed until the very end of the book.This is an exception novel from a debut author and I look forward to the next book in the trilogy which is due out later this year.The author has been reading Jo Nesbo who I am a great fan of, and I will now read Conn Iggulden because of his recommendation.Well done, Dave Lacey, I cannot praise this book highly enough.