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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward
4.0
4 Hearts!
Now that’s what a spy espionage mercenary story should be, and it’s no surprise at the multitude of readers already singing this book’s praises!
Know that Jack is a government man, ex military, and strongly patriotic. When his deep undercover assignment investigating a shady businessman is ruined by top ranking assassin Ethan Blade, he’s not sure what to think when the mysterious and oh so deadly man saves his ass instead of kills it.
Ensue alternating chapters of “then” and “now”, as one slowly sees what happens a year ago when Jack and Ethan meet, clash, fight and slowly, but quickly, develop a tenuous trust that’s tested when they reunite again. Though my impatient self was chomping at the bit wanting to know all the details, the process of what evolves is cleverly revealed. This was a very effective way to tell the story, keeping me on edge with constant guessing at the fast paced progression.
Narrated by Rowan Scott, I thought he did a great job, especially with the various accents. For those that need to know, there’s not huge differences in character distinction, but due to the well written story and Scott’s nuanced emotions, this was a very consistent entertaining listen.
This obviously kept my interest as it alternates between time, peppered with plenty of action, conflicting feels, and a complex mystery as Ethan and Jack unfold a top level conspiracy and a traitor who only these two working together can bring down.
Fast, intense, sexy. I look forward to reading (and/or listening) to the rest of this impressive series!
Thank you to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for a honest review<
Now that’s what a spy espionage mercenary story should be, and it’s no surprise at the multitude of readers already singing this book’s praises!
Know that Jack is a government man, ex military, and strongly patriotic. When his deep undercover assignment investigating a shady businessman is ruined by top ranking assassin Ethan Blade, he’s not sure what to think when the mysterious and oh so deadly man saves his ass instead of kills it.
Ensue alternating chapters of “then” and “now”, as one slowly sees what happens a year ago when Jack and Ethan meet, clash, fight and slowly, but quickly, develop a tenuous trust that’s tested when they reunite again. Though my impatient self was chomping at the bit wanting to know all the details, the process of what evolves is cleverly revealed. This was a very effective way to tell the story, keeping me on edge with constant guessing at the fast paced progression.
Narrated by Rowan Scott, I thought he did a great job, especially with the various accents. For those that need to know, there’s not huge differences in character distinction, but due to the well written story and Scott’s nuanced emotions, this was a very consistent entertaining listen.
This obviously kept my interest as it alternates between time, peppered with plenty of action, conflicting feels, and a complex mystery as Ethan and Jack unfold a top level conspiracy and a traitor who only these two working together can bring down.
Fast, intense, sexy. I look forward to reading (and/or listening) to the rest of this impressive series!
Thank you to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for a honest review<