(The Body Man is written by querying author Eric. P. Bishop. Learn more about him.)
It took maybe a paragraph for the action to start, and the action pedal was to the floor for the remainder of the novel. The Body Man was a riveting read that I highly recommend. We’re introduced to The Body Man, who is a little like Court Gentry mixed with Orphan X - a realistic badass that has a tendency for kicking ass and taking names.
The writing was packed full of action, but the dialogue was woven in nicely to advance the story. With a whole cavalcade of characters, many likable, some deplorable, this book had everything a good thriller should contain.
I’ve noticed that in many novels, the dialogue starts to become unbelievable. I find it hard to visualize characters saying the things that the authors put down on the page, but I didn’t get that with this book. The back-and-forth was believable and was spoken in a parlance that was relatable. My only wish is that there could have been more of it, so we could’ve gotten to know some of the characters a little more. Regardless, I’m excited for whatever Bishop pens next. This was a great story that deserves a part 2.
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