Drone Strike takes off with instant action and Dave Austin keeps the engines revved until the very end. Readers are propelled through this story with a combination of interesting characters, tight writing, and an audacious, but plausible plot.
With a bit of brilliant imagination, Dave Austin crafts a fast paced novel around a completely believable, yet horrific “what if” scenario that would absolutely wreak havoc for security professionals across the globe. With a pragmatic look at potential threats to the US drone program, Austin explores both the larger ramifications if those vulnerabilities were exploited and the personal consequences for the men and women on the ground responsible for limiting the fallout.
Protagonist Joe Matthews and his merry band of sarcastic operators are forced to meet the enemy wherever necessary, whether that is a boulder strewn hill in Syria or in the heart of a European city. With a supporting cast each worthy of their own standalone series, Austin has created relatable personalities that leaves me anxiously awaiting the next installment in the series.
With the wealth of talent and great books in the thriller genre these days, readers are spoiled for choice. While there are many great authors on the scene, if you’re debating on whether to pick up this book… just know that Dave Austin and his Joe Matthews series has moved up my list to the “must buy/read” level. It’s that good.
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