Welcome to Cottonmouth is the kind of thriller you dive into when you’re looking for a killer weekend read: something hardcore and enthralling with an old-school approach to kick-assery.
Welcome to Cottonmouth, a secluded town in Texas. The folks here may seem harmless on the surface, but if you look at their redacted and classified rap sheet, you’ll find they’re no strangers to the world of espionage and violence. In fact, they are retired agents relocated for their own safety under the watchful eyes of the US government. This group is led by Devlin Mahoney, a man with his fair share of secrets. When he runs across two women running from dangerous criminals, Devin must choose between securing his team and saving the women from a very unfortunate fate.
Jay S Bell packs a lot of firepower centered around an impressive emotional core that adds gravitas to the fun thriller. There’s darkness to the core as well as a sense of urgency and intensity that make for a page-turning read. Devlin and his team are a delight to root for, flawed in their ways but nevertheless inspiring and determined to fight for justice. The small-town setting works great to help readers get familiar with the characters in a close-proximity setting before taking the finale to grander locales.
I found myself easily hooked in and catapulted into the fray with the characters, feeling the adrenaline coursing in me during the gritty and intense action sequences that align with the realistic setting and fast-paced storytelling. The dynamic between the characters is fun and compelling, with intrigue and tension that infuse the story with great momentum.
This seems like a promising start of a new series and I am so excited to get onboard at the very beginning of the ride. Welcome To Cottonmouth is a thriller’s thriller.
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