Jack Carr has done it again in his fourth novel in the James Reece series, The Devil’s Hand. This is a timely, intricate, and well paced read. Carr is known for his great detail yet fast reads, and he has refined that skill in this latest installment.
This novel is set in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was worried how I would like this, but it was written to where I wasn’t smothered by it. It fit the story well, and added that sense of realism that the reader can envision themselves in this scenario right along with the characters. It also leant itself to one scary plot!
This novel is set around the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. As an American, reading a novel with this theme at its center is a truly sobering experience. The Devil’s Hand asks what has the enemy learned from over two decades of extended fighting? What have they gleaned from observing our media? That is a truly terrifying question, and Carr tackles it with great literary expertise, yet with the clout of someone who has spent a great deal of time on this subject.
This was a stellar well researched read. It had a beautiful mix of brutal fight scenes and well thought out character development. Readers of Jack Carr’s books know how intense his fight scenes can get, and he does not disappoint in this one! I really think Jack Carr has hit his stride. He has cemented his status in the thriller genre, and fans the world over can’t wait for more!
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