It would seem apparently that Carr uses James Reece as his alter-ego, telling his own story through the protagonist. Carr offers a wonderful way of exploring covert operations without getting too hokey. While I struggled to get into the mindset of this piece, when I was able to shake off my inner issues, I was fast enveloped into the wonders of this novel.

I had the debut novel recommended to me by a friend on Goodreads and I could not read it fast enough. Recommended to those who enjoy military thrillers that leave a realistic film on the brain.

Carr does a masterful job at balancing truth and fiction here, taking the reader deep into covert operatives and leaving them just on this side of what can be revealed publicly. With little to lose, Reece finds himself being stealthy and cut throat all at the same time, though it may not be enough. Armed with amnesty and a mission to track down those in charge of the terror cell, Reece heads to a black-ops site to train before being thrust into the middle of a deadly firefight that could have international ramifications and leave an indelible mark on how terrorism is portrayed. Interesting revelations come to light and Reece is brought back into the fold, if only temporarily. Reece is completely unaware when he lands in Mozambique and takes up helping an old friend keep the local poachers at bay, at least until he is hunted down by one of the people in his former chain of command.

While he is battling the waves, a terror cell strikes numerous locations across Europe, though there is no one who has yet claimed responsibility. Completely off the radar, it is Reece and the open ocean, for who knows how long. For the meantime, Reece chooses life at sea, sailing from the East Coast of the United States to the Eastern portion of Africa. Armed with a terminal brain tumour, he has little to lose, but hopes to stay alive long enough to ensure no one bearing responsibility is still breathing. James Reece is likely the most wanted man in the entire world, especially after his actions to destroy those who had his family killed. After a stunning cliffhanger, Carr pulls readers right back into the middle of the story and continues to spin treacherous webs. Jack Carr returns with another explosive military thriller that pulls on his years in the field, as well as the current geo-political situation.

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