Carr tells a solid story…same style and class as Flynn, Thor, and Brad Taylor. But…he takes the “gear thing” too far. When he starts explaining the gear, weaponry, and even the clothing being utilized/worn by the characters, one gets the mind’s eye impression that they are wearing sponsorship patches like a NASCAR driver, or pro tennis player. Perhaps he could not do the ‘endorse the sponsorship’ schtick integrated so thickly into the story line? Maybe write: ‘sniper rifle’ with a footnote that the reader can subsequently find in an included glossary to figure out it’s a Dragunov, or a pair of pants are made by Kühl. That’s really the only drawback, but it’s VERY noticeable and…distracting to the actual storytelling.

Plot well-devised. Reece held in solitary confinement for three months is a real stretch. Pages of backstory information on characters who have minimal effect on the plot is a waste. Ultimate bad guy was obvious.

I enjoyed the Russian “sort of” history lessons. The closed cities information was especially interesting to me. I didn’t enjoy all the gun ID information, it was too much and felt like fillers. The book resembles the current state of the US October 2024. Still it was an interesting read! Thank you.

I really enjoy the Reece series but Carr continues to weave together increasingly absurd plot lines and his injection of his personal politics seems to be getting worse with every book. I’ll keep buying and reading but at what point does he wrap the Reece story up and start something different?

Fast paced. Couldn’t put it down. Carr is a master storyteller and James Reece is his masterpiece

5 Stars. Once again, Carr and Reece knock it out of the park. I can read this stuff always. This one felt like Clancy at the top of his game. What great memories of those books Carr allowed me to remember. Can’t wait to see where they go next.

Another Banger!!

I had to skip over parts because they were just acronyms and word salad and then he would get back on track and the story would move along.

WOW! This book moved fast. I really liked it. The only thing is James does kind of “walk” in to some situations that I would believe he should not have. But of course he gets himself out of them. Love this series.

Best book since Savage Son and Terminal list. Great read and excited for the next Reese adventure.