Because I have spent the last several weeks traveling, I carried my
Kindle for convenience sake. When I’m home, I still prefer a book in my hands
but this gave me a chance to peruse the free downloads I have accumulated. My
first read I will not discuss because, although I did finish it, I decided
early on not to give bad reviews.
My second read, The Short Drop by Matthew Fitzsimmons was a real surprise. I have to admit I
chose it thinking it was an easy one to let go. You know, read a few pages and
delete? I was hooked from page one. What is even more surprising, this, like The Killing Floor (my April selection),
is not my usual genre. Gritty, action adventure can be fun if done well. And
this one, Fitzsimmons’ FIRST (published at least) novel is terrific. It is
well-written, multi-layered, with complex, mostly well-rounded characters.
The novel centers on the mysterious disappearance of a young girl that
has attained mythic status in the ten years since its occurrence. Gibson Vaughn,
the anti-hero protagonist has a deep connection to this girl. As an infamous
computer hacker and former marine with his own tragic past and a bleak present
to contend with, he is given the chance to find out what happened to her.
Fast paced and surprising, this one was hard to put down. I am definitely a fan. I’m looking forward to his next one,
Poisonfeather,
due out in the fall.
Yes! Read this one.
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