A review by cjmichel
Shadow on the Sun by David Macinnis Gill

4.0

"Shadow on the Sun" by David Macinnis Gill is a Goodread's Giveaway First-Reads. Even though it is the third book in the Hell's Cross series, it stands on it's own very well. I didn't get the opportunity to read the first two stories, but had no trouble following the story in this novel. It is about Durango (who has a computerized download of his former squad leader, Mimi, in his consciousness), searching for the squad's second-in-command and his love interest, Vienne. Durango's father, Lyme (like the evil Darth Vader if Durange were Luke Skywalker), is the total nemesis in the tale, no redeeming qualities. I wonder if the fact that his name rhymes with "slime" was intentional! Anyways from page 1, the reader is dropped right into the midst of action, immersed in it, and not let out until page 424 which is the end of the book. I kept picturing the entire novel as a action packed young Bruce Willis movie. The action is like the energizer bunny; it never stops. Fantastic! If you like action, this is the book for you. It would translate into a good movie as well!