"For her latest mission, British Intelligence operative Josie Chapman lands in California. Beneath the sun-soaked boulevards and rolling hills lurks a sprawling network of organised crime.
Posing as a climbing instructor, Josie infiltrates the operation and uncovers the staggering extent of its power and corruption. At its core is Franco Tondino, ruthless crime boss known as ‘The Director’, whose influence snakes through every level of authority, from local police to high-ranking officials.
How much is Josie willing to sacrifice to outwit a criminal empire that stops at nothing to protect its secrets? While failure means certain ruin, success could come at a devastating cost…"
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An absolute cracker of a thriller
I absolutely love reading Neil Lancaster's Max Craigie series, so when I saw that this one was written under his pseudonym of Max Connor, there was no way I was going to miss out. Once again, he really doesn't disappoint.
I actually haven't read the first book in this Josie Chapman series – I'm really not sure how or why that managed to pass me by – but I don't think it affected my enjoyment or understanding of this one at all. It works perfectly well as a standalone, though it has definitely made me want to go back and grab the first one.
Josie is a brilliant main character and I took to her straight away. She's incredibly well-drawn, stubborn and easy to root for. She's brave but reckless meaning some of the decisions she makes are questionable but I like her. The rest of the cast are just as good, with fantastic dynamics and I'm really looking forward to getting to know them all a bit more as the series progresses.
The plot itself is quite a disturbing story, dealing with some heavy themes, but unfortunately it's an all too familiar one in this day and age. It's handled really well, with loads action and tension. I was completely hooked from the start and couldn't put it down.
I loved it and I already can't wait for the next instalment. I can easily see this becoming just as good a series as the Max Craigie books. If you enjoy a gritty, fast-paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you'll definitely want to add this to your list.
A huge thank you to the author, HQ and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this excellent book.
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