This edgy thriller is the second in the Riley and Zain series but works well as a stand-alone too.
Examining themes that are really up to date- think Russia and nerve agents on British soil- Alex Caan’s follow up book is every bit as good as the first.
During Bonfire Night in London, a dead body is discovered but it is difficult to work out how the person has died and when it is revealed that the deceased worked for the government it becomes a race against time to find the motive and modus operandi as the body count grows.
Is it a virus or some sort of poison? Is the general public in danger? Zain and Riley must find this out as quickly as possible.
Kate Riley and Zain work well together although Zain’s unorthodox methods do lead him into trouble.
There is also a side plot concerning Kate’s past and this is not really resolved by the end of the book paving the way for a further novel in the series.
This is an enjoyable read although quite complex so it requires a level of concentration to fully understand the plot. It is a compelling and pertinent story and it certainly made me think as it examined several moral issues as part of the story.
Examining themes that are really up to date- think Russia and nerve agents on British soil- Alex Caan’s follow up book is every bit as good as the first.
During Bonfire Night in London, a dead body is discovered but it is difficult to work out how the person has died and when it is revealed that the deceased worked for the government it becomes a race against time to find the motive and modus operandi as the body count grows.
Is it a virus or some sort of poison? Is the general public in danger? Zain and Riley must find this out as quickly as possible.
Kate Riley and Zain work well together although Zain’s unorthodox methods do lead him into trouble.
There is also a side plot concerning Kate’s past and this is not really resolved by the end of the book paving the way for a further novel in the series.
This is an enjoyable read although quite complex so it requires a level of concentration to fully understand the plot. It is a compelling and pertinent story and it certainly made me think as it examined several moral issues as part of the story.