The Mazatlan Showdown is what the doctor recommends if you’re in need of a high-adrenaline dose from explosive shootouts, car chases, underwater combat, and general chaos. Patrick Weill begins his new series with an exciting entry.
Jeff Walker is a champion surfer with a chip on his shoulder to confront the murderer of his father and bring him to justice. He has no idea how violently his wish may come true as he witnesses a shooting and when he swims out to the crime scene, he finds himself in a sticky mess that leads right back to the killer Walker has been waiting to get his hands on all his life. Walker, along with his friends including the devastatingly formidable Park, lead their own investigation into uncovering a major smuggling ring but soon enough, they may dig a hole too deep for them to climb out.
Patrick Weill imbues The Mazatlan Showdown with a sort of 80’s vibe that invokes a free-spirited adventure set against the backdrop of sunny beaches, guns, and fast cars and bikes. Walker and Park complement each other as protagonists with Walker’s inexperience with combat matched by Park’s subtle nature shaped by years of discipline in practicing violence against enemy combatants, much like the old-school buddy-action stories that are always a delight to absorb. Each character brings something different to the table and each gets sucked into a myriad of trouble until the last explosive showdown.
Packed with double crosses, gruesome violence that make you cringe expecting the worst to happen to the good guys, and hardcore vendetta-fueled carnage, it easily envelopes you into the world of heartbreak and action. If you’re looking for a thriller to get lost in easily, The Mazatlan Showdown is a safe choice and one that you won’t regret.
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