*Book source ~ A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

 

Michael Chase is a reluctant spy for the CIA. All he wants is to find his dad, but trying to locate him in China turned into a whole other mission that he barely survived. Now, credible intel puts his dad in Turkey, so Michael heads there with hopes of finally finding him. Instead, he comes up empty except for a few obscure clues and yet another mission to save the world from bad things. Will he survive this time, too? And will he finally find his father?

 

This is an exciting scavenger hunt and a race to find the pieces to the Tesla device  before the bad guys do. The race is heart pounding, the clues mysterious and Michael has no idea who to trust. It’s an enjoyable thrilling ride. However…Michael is just too knowledgeable about everything. He knows every kind of weapon, boat, ship, vehicle, helicopter and just about every fact from ancient history to the present in every subject under the sun. Ok, maybe he doesn’t know everything, but it sure seems that way. It gets to be tedious listening when everything is explained in painstaking detail and it slows the pace of the story down. Also, for a rookie agent he has an incredible amount of good luck. Now, some people are just that way, lucky in most things they do. But I find it hard to believe that the bad guys are such terrible shots. Did they learn from the A-Team or the Storm Trooper School of Firearms? Just sayin’. All-in-all though this thriller has a decent plot and several twists to keep the reader guessing.

 

The narration for this story is pretty good except for a tendency of the narrator to sometimes drag out the end of a sentence. It sounded weird. Other than that I give the narration a thumbs up.

Favourite character(s) … Who else but Michael.

What I didn't like. Personally, I hated the cover. Did not feel it portrayed the story inside.

What is the time period in which the book happens? Author did not provide a date, but readers get the feeling it is set in modern times.

What are your concerns about this book? Besides the cover, feels like the books needs to be edited again. Some words used wrong or out of content.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.

Did the plot pull you in or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book? This was not a forced read, but it did not fully keep my attention. Reads like a first novel that needs a little work. I personally feel that the author will grow and learn as he expands his writing.

Favourite quote … My favourite part is the Daisy Duke’s. “Open your window, pull back your seat, and button up your Daisy Duke’s.”

What alternative title would you choose for this book? On The Run, seems like Michael was always running from something.

Was location important to the story? Personally, I do not think the story could have taken place in a different location. I feel the author had to use Hong Kong and other locations to make the plot work.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.

Did the book description relate to the story? Yes it did. And I liked that about this book. You had a good idea of what was coming your way and what to expect.

How did you feel about the opening / ending sequences of the book? I liked the ending sequence more than the opening. Michael Chase is sharper by the end and all loose ends are tied up.

Who was your favourite character and why? It would have to be Michael, of course. He appears to be the ideal action hero and you can't help but tune in to his adventures.

What were the main relationships explored in this book? I would say a variety of relationships. Michael doesn't know who to trust and has to question the intention of almost every person in his path.

Was this book worth reading? Overall the book was good but the editing was amateurish. Some bits are perfect and then some bits drift off into this inexperienced mumble. It was strange.

Disclosure - I received a complimentary copy from the author which did not affect my honest opinion.