Book Review: “Long Shadows” by David Baldacci
David Baldacci’s 7th installment in the Memory Man series, “Long Shadows,” brings back the unforgettable Amos Decker, a former NFL player turned FBI agent with a perfect memory and synesthesia. This action-packed thriller delves deep into a complex murder case, intertwined with Decker’s personal crises, making it a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike. In “Long Shadows,” Amos Decker returns to investigate the brutal murders of federal judge Julia Cummins and her bodyguard Alan Draymont in an exclusive gated community in Florida. The case is particularly challenging, as Cummins had no apparent enemies and there were no signs of forced entry. Decker, grappling with the recent suicide of a close friend and a life-changing...
Read More“Dead Centre” by Andy McNab: A journey into the world of Somali Pirates
When I moved to Tokyo, I discovered a new love for thrillers. While I generally like detective stories and follow crime investigation TV shows, the fast-paced life of central Japan would quickly limit my screen hours and even the time to enjoy lengthy novels. Reading thrillers soon became a bridge between the two worlds. And who better to hook you on action stories than Andy McNab? A former SAS operative with a storied military career, Andy McNab has channeled his vast experiences into a gripping series of thrillers featuring Nick Stone. “Dead Centre,” the fourteenth installment in this series, follows Stone as he works to free someone dear to him from the claws of Somali pirates. On his journey, he utilizes his firsthand special forces knowledge,...
Read MoreExploring Espionage in “Moscow Rules” by Daniel Silva
As someone who likes Daniel Silva’s work, particularly his thrilling Gabriel Allon series, I recently picked up “Moscow Rules.” Having enjoyed “The English Assasin” from the series, I was eager to dive into another of Allon’s adventures, especially given the book’s relevance to the current geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. What I found was an intriguing story that, while a bit slow-paced at times, offered a realistic portrayal of the dangers and complexities of espionage. Plot Overview “Moscow Rules” follows Gabriel Allon, an Israeli art restorer and master spy, as he is reluctantly drawn back into the world of espionage. His honeymoon vacation in Umbria, Italy, with his wife, Chiara, is...
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