Review: A Good International Thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2013
Authors who write credible, interesting and insightful books on counter-espionage and terrorism are a rare find. This 'Black Ops' tale has a spontaneity and sense of realism that makes for a very interesting read. The world of spies and covert operators operations is a dark and often sinister one, where friendships are defined in terms of human assets and liabilities, and fixed relationships are elusive. Characters are not empathic or romanticized, just plain dangerous people in a very dangerous world. M.J. Gallagher captures this feeling with admirable deftness. You find yourself asking: "Did this really happen?" and "Who is this guy?". The answer to the latter is a talented, insightful author who knows his stuff and did his homework. I would not be a bit surprised if Gallagher becomes one of those authors whose name is synonymous with taught espionage stories and hard hitting plots. I recommend this to anyone who likes a good international spy story with plenty of intrigue and action. I'm looking forward to the next two books in the series.