Out of the Dark by Gregg Hurwitz

Out of the Dark by Gregg Hurwitz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My type of book, dark dealings by the executive. With fake news getting a very high profile it makes you wonder what are they hiding. This book explores one of those dark programmes that no one has responsibility for but this one was the baby of the current Potus when he was at the DOD. Orphans taken from their foster homes and turned into killing machines. Orphan X decides that he is under threat if he himself does not remove the controller - the president. This is a well written story of evil turned to good or at least that what we hope. Thrilling throughout with some great action. Recommended .

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Secret Service by Tom Bradby

Secret Service by Tom Bradby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate an agent on the Russia desk in MI6 is convinced there is a mole in her office but who is it. Good spy thriller with action and surprising twists. The author makes it a very easy read, no complications or complex plots. The book explores the delicate relationships between Russia and other states showing how these relationships are shrouded in total mistrust. Not your George Smilely novel but for me a better alternative and more entertaining.

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Sound of a Furious Sky by H.N. Wake

Sound of a Furious Sky by H.N. Wake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new series from HN Wake, with a great new character in Domini Walker a FBI agent. Just returning to work from a break following completion of a high profile case she is given a missing person case to ease her back into things. What appeared to be an easy case soon escalates into something much bigger and more complex. The author has not lost his skill in providing a great storyline in a very easy to read style. Like other HN Wake novels this is exciting with thrills and plot twists. If you have not read this author before this would be a great place to start. Recommended

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Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox

Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crimson Lake series just gets better and better. The odd partnership between Ted Conkaffey and Amanda Pharrell works well adding new dimensions to the regular detective stories. This time the pair are investigating the disappearance of a young boy from his hotel bedroom whilst Ted gets to grips with the first stay over visit form his daughter Lillian. You will be gripped from the start by this thriller wondering what will happen next and to whom. Candice Fox has a very easy writing style and develops the plot in such a way it is difficult to put down until complete. Don't think you have it all worked out because this book is action and thrills the whole way. Excellent.

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The Chesnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I don't know if it is the translation or the original writing, but I just could not get used to the writing style. It forced me on a few occasions to reread certain sections, as I was struggling to make sense of it. In the end it was a good story albeit very gruesome with a few twists and turns. I did come close to giving up due to its disjointed nature, but glad I stuck it out to the end. In summary it came nowhere near my expectations for the author of the "Killing" series.

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Dark Game by Rachel Lynch

Dark Game by Rachel Lynch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new detective series from Rachel Lynch and it should do well if the follow on books are as good. DI Kelly Porter returns to her home after a career in the big smoke and reopens an old cold case. Thinking she could use her experience and solve the case, however she did not expect to be involved in one of the largest cases in the country. The author paints a very clear picture of the criminal underworld that in pursuit of greed, pander to the perverse needs of seedy and wealthy people, who appear to be normal upstanding citizens. The book moves very quickly building the case, piecing together all the clues and adding in some thrilling action which will keep you hooked till the end. The writing style is straight forward and uncomplicated making it a pleasure to read. Strongly recommended.

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Executive Force by Gary Grossman

Executive Force by Gary Grossman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth in a series by Gary Grossman but that did not matter. This novel stood well on its own without the prior knowledge of the previous books. The author unlike a lot of other series did not dwell on bios of the main characters, this was built on as the story progressed. The story was and should be the main event, here it did not disappoint. Scott Roarke is your all american secret service hero who is going to save the USA from an ingenious plot that has been many years in the making and threatens the stability of the union itself. Full of action and real tension making this an exceptionally good thriller.

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