It’s not easy to pick the best of an iconic series, but Rising Tiger will definitely have some people making a case. With interesting locales, phenomenal characters, and action scenes hotter than the food Scot Harvath tries, this one is going to blow fans away. Brad Thor is at his very best and I can only hope we see more of the new characters in future books.
When a shadowy US diplomat is assassinated in India, the president tasks the only man he can trust to find those responsible and make them pay. On his own and in a part of the world he’s never really operated in, Scot Harvath is forced to rely on a new set of allies.
The pitfalls of the larger geopolitical game could not be more precarious. As each side ratchets up the stakes, Harvath is unable to overtly mete out justice without setting off a world changing war. Working his way from the street level to the very top of the conspiracy will take all the cunning and craft he can muster.
Back on the home front, a mysterious weapon connected to Scot’s investigation has been used on one of The Carleton Group’s own, and with Harvath a world away, The Troll and his faithful companions have to handle business on the homefront.
Thor crafts a riveting story that sees Harvath do more dogged detective work, rather than dodging bullets. While long time fans are used to seeing Scot in full battle rattle, and there is plenty of that, I really enjoyed the heavier investigative angle in this one. Adrenaline junkies will definitely get their fix, but the added psychological aspect was very welcomed.
While I will probably always have a particular favorite in this series, Rising Tiger is my favorite since that one. I really enjoyed this one and know thriller fans of all stripes will devour this book.
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