Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille are a force to be reckoned with as they author a narrative that’s both highly intriguing and disturbing. If you’re looking to get lost in the dark world of criminal investigation that’s entwined with exciting twists at every major turn, Blood Lines is for you.
Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor are brought together once again after their last traumatic adventure, this time when one of their very own is found murdered in Berlin. Initially suspected of as an act of terrorism, the investigation quickly delves into shadier corners, forcing Brodie and Taylor to not only navigate the turbulent waters of German politics but also the dark legacy of the Cold War and the Stasi secret police, all connected to a rising neo-Nazi movement. There’s a lot to unpack for the duo, and they do unravel the mystery in kickass fashion.
Nelson and Alex DeMille create a tense environment pulsing with palpable excitement and terror as Brodie and Taylor work through the investigation. The diplomatic aspect of the narrative puts an interesting spin as the investigators must work their way through grim and potentially violent situations unarmed except for their wits and courage. The cerebral focus keeps the cogs spinning on high gear as the DeMille duo imbue a strong sense of believability through vivid descriptions of situations, environments, and characters that form the complete package.
That’s not to say there isn’t a satisfyingly gruesome showdown at the end. All the lack of weaponry in most of the narrative is offset very well by an action-packed finale that packs heart with gunshots and shocking reveals that are no less impactful than bullets.
Blood Lines is a superb thriller that stands just as well on its own as it does as a sequel. Even unfamiliar readers will get a huge kick out of this time-crunching mystery thriller that puts you in the shoes of badass Army Criminal Investigation agents who, through some relentless and unorthodox legwork, break open a case that you as a reader wouldn’t see coming from a mile away.
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