Family Business articulates a grounded narrative of modern espionage by secretive non-state entities that officially do not exist but operate within the shadows, featuring a variety of fresh locations, realistic combat sequences, and a complex and unrelenting plot.
One of the unique aspects about Family Business is J.J. Fauser’s intriguing choice of using his own name for the protagonist in the first person POV, which creates an entertaining symbiosis of real and fiction as he undoubtedly draws upon his days in the field running and gunning. When the secretive spy organization known as EUSAOCT, Secret Agency against Organized Crime and Terrorism, comes across a report of an uptake in human and drugs trafficking originally discovered by the German Intelligence, J.J.’s team is tasked with unraveling the global thread of powerful individuals in charge of this immoral trafficking ring. The investigation leads J.J. and his team into mortal danger as they uncover a conspiracy that ultimately leads back to the White House.
J.J. Fauser tackles the long-asked question of addressing coronavirus in thrillers with a straightforward approach that works terrifically for thrillers; basing the story in reality. There are references to Covid-19 throughout the narrative but instead of rehashing the devastation of the virus, Fauser aptly incorporates the new norm of wearing masks, giving fist bumps over shaking hands, and addressing social distancing along with a few other aspects that become crucial for the plot, all of which give off the authentic feel which readers associate with timely thrillers. There is also a cool technothriller aspect to the story with the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence whose capabilities closely mirror those of AI today as the team utilizes its raw processing power to help connect the dots.
The fight sequences are written in keeping with the subtle nature of espionage where lethality is often discouraged to avoid the headlines. That being said, there are plenty of fisticuffs and a handful of shootouts where absolutely necessary, all executed in a manner that exudes the author’s familiarity with brutal violence.
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