Dean
has given readers a new kind of flawed hero. Korso is a salvage
operative, a very skilled man at finding missing items valued at a
high level. Perhaps a stolen, high priced painting. Perhaps a
hijacked shipment of drugs or arms. Here, he is blackmailed into
recovering a shipment of high priced caviar being carried by an
airplane that seems to have completely disappeared. But there is
something much more important in the shipment than just caviar that
makes the owner desperate for its recovery. Those with whom Korso is
forced to work may not be who they seem. Danger lurks on many sides.
I
liked this novel. Dean's writing style is good. The plot moves along
well and has a good level of suspense. There is a good twist at the
end. The character development is mixed. We find out about Korso's
history as the novel progresses but his personality is somewhat
hidden behind his determined action. I found it difficult to like him
although I am interested enough in his character that I will be
looking for the next in the series.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Jason
Dean was born and raised in England. After college, he spent years in
graphic design before deciding to write international thrillers. He
has written five novels and several short stories. He lives with his
wife in the Far East.
Canelo
Action, 279 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
(My
star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it,
1-I hate it.)
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