This is the first book I have read from Ollie Ollerton and this is the second in the Alex Abbott series, which I didn’t realise but it was fine. I caught up at the beginning of this adventure and by the time the threads from the explosive, cliffhanger of a prologue began to connect I was so in this book there was no putting it down.
They say blood is thicker than water. They never mention alcohol. Ex special forces soldier Alex Abbott has a lead on the killer of his dead brother. If only he can stay off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But the skeletons in Abbott’s closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if he’s going to get his revenge.
His pursuit takes him to the North of England, where Abbott infiltrates a local gang, forced to carry out jobs to maintain his cover. As he gains their trust he ventures deeper into the organisation uncovering a long-established, international network of rich, depraved thrill seekers, with a sadistic side hustle in child trafficking.
Can Abbott stay ahead of his quarry and keep those who matter to him safe? The answer will take Abbott into Eastern Europe and a deadly game of cat and mouse where he will face a terrible choice between his past and his future; it’s winner takes all and Abbott has everything to lose.
An action-packed thriller that doesn’t let you catch your breath from the prologue to the conclusion. A flawed ex-special forces soldier, Alex Abbott, has faced more than you would expect in his life. A man who relies a bit too much on alcohol to try to escape, that is, until he realises there is no escaping the situation he is in.
I could tell Ollie Ollerton had personal experience in the Special Forces, he has certainly used every bit of it to create a thriller that gives us authenticity and plenty of action. I felt like I could know Alex Abbott, I empathised with him and could understand why he was the way he was. This enhanced my reading experience as I felt like I was part of the action.
A compelling story that takes you on an adventure that is so tense you find yourself holding your breath. I will say the bad characters aren’t just bad, they are among the most evil I could bring to mind. A story not always easily read as Alex’s investigations uncover some heinous things, so be prepared!
All together a cracking book which also gives you a glimpse of the way Special Forces do things, that was a bonus for me!
Thanks to Tracy Fenton, Zaffre Books and Ollie Ollerton for the copy of the book.
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