Assassin’s Strike is what an action-espionage-thriller should be. With an engaging storyline, interesting characters, cinematic action sequences, and crisp chapters, there is no putting the book down until you’ve read the book.
Assassin’s Strike sees the return of David Slaton, a formidable and lethal assassin who is taking contracts for CIA in return for protection for his family. Slaton is no stranger to being tasked with taking out high-profile targets, only this time, his mission is to save his target. From herein begins the extraction of an interpreter for the Russian president, who has time sensitive information about a sinister biological attack. Without spoiling more, the narrative kicks into high gear, with Slaton on his own to extract the interpreter from hostile territory. From the very beginning, the book takes on an espionage and geopolitical tone with high accuracy. Every aspect of the book from the geopolitical relations, to the nitty gritty vibe of the streets and deserts of Syria and Sudan amongst other Middle Eastern cities, felt authentic and thoroughly researched. The tensions are kept on high, and the reader is kept glued to the book. Each moment in the book has significant consequences throughout the narrative. The build-up wastes no time in gripping the reader tight in its grasps.
David Slaton continues to evolve not only as a lethal operator, right up there with the likes of Mitch Rapp, Scot Harvath, and the Fraternity of badass heroes, but also as a complex and life-like character. The book asks and answers the burning question of Slaton’s psyche, why does he put himself in harm’s way even without being asked to, knowing he has the option to stay back with his family? The way his inner conflict is developed and resolved in the book is really enjoyable to read. Ofcourse, David Slaton thriller wouldn’t be one without some great action.
The action in Assassin’s Strike is worthy of David Slaton’s lethality. Slaton composes brilliant works of art with his personal favorite MP5. The shootouts and action sequences are realistically written and read like sequences in a big Hollywood production. Definitely some ingenious sequences handled superbly by the author. The climax is definitely going to have you panicking and biting your nails. Some of the best things about Assassin’s Strike, are the smart action sequences incorporating brand new never-seen-before technological advancements in the field for Slaton, as well as ingenuity on Slaton’s part where he works on the fly against all odds. These sequences not only make for a memorable read, but further establish Slaton as not only a formidable assassin, but also a brilliant tactician.
With a plot that packs some shocking twists and reveals about the antagonist and his grand plan with the usage of biological weapons, there is no shortage of WOW moments. I personally loved the short and crisp chapters, which made the read even more invigorating as I burned through the chapters wanting to read more and more without feeling overwhelmed. David Slaton is a protagonist capable of conveying strong feelings of emotions as well as terror and fear through his actions and words, as well as through his patient and tactical maneuvers.
I highly recommend reading Assassin’s Strike, it is one of the top reads of 2020 and it will please all action thriller fans with its smart plot, great characters, and fantastic action.
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