Vertical Challenge - A Harrier Encounter
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing, Brighton, Sussex
Published: November 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 278
First sentence: The security guard looked up from his newspaper and glanced across at the five monitors stacked on the side of his desk.
Description: Vertical Challenge is an action thriller in which ex-mercenaries Mike Randle and Suzie Drake are compelled to use their fighting skills once more. They face the notorious Mr Black, attempting to outwit his plan to gain a prize worth millions. Daring fights, double crosses and sexual betrayals are the ingredients of this adrenalin-fuelled thriller.
Notes: Source: West Sussex County Times website
Review:
Action-packed is a well worn phrase, but Pulborough author Anthony J Broughton has certainly created a tale with twists and turns, plus a Jump Jet. Vertical Challenge - A Harrier Encounter, features former soldier and mercenary Mike Randle and his partner Suzie Drake. They face a tough challenge to investigate a former Met Police Inspector, chillingly named Mr Black. Throw in some unpleasant thugs, betrayals and double crosses and you have a powerful package. Broughton’s local knowledge means he includes some familiar spots such as Dunsfold Airfield for his tale.
The writing style reminds me of James Bond novels in which the heroes and baddies are clearly defined, the sex scenes are fairly graphic and the punch-ups realistic.
Vertical Challenge is a great tale to take you away from the humdrum of life.
Steve Payne.
Table of contents: title: Robbery, Coffee Break. Alert. Revenge. Return. Morley’s Motel. Rescue. Investigate. The Search Begins. Whitehall Boss. The Task. Discovery. Weight  Lift. The Courier. Delivery. The Hotel. Dunsfold.