Golden Dawn
Journalist Michael Shea tackles the story of his life in Kostigen’s first novel. Shea’s uncle, Sean O’Shaughnessy, has a criminal background. Shea wants to bring his uncle to justice, but his uncle has been able to stay one step ahead. Realizing that his uncle is involved in a plot to smuggle nuclear material into Iran, Shea tries to stop the transaction. He’s shot at instead and has to run. Along the way, Shea meets a gorgeous (of course) woman, and the sparks fly in between the bullets. Mix in end-times prophecy and a madman capable of destroying the world, and the potential is here for a great thriller. Unfortunately, it isn’t completely realized, largely because the romance is forced. It’s a great concept, and that alone will hold some readers, but Kostigen’s writing never quite lives up to his plot. Give him another try, though; there is definitely potential here. --Jeff Ayers