Kill or be killed while US Senators die.
Siblings Chris Davis and Michelle Barton are atypical silent assassins. The sequel starts with explosive gunfire at Chris and a woman he was hired to kill yet now protects. While the underdogs outrun bullets, their tyrannical archenemy poisons US senators. The showdown is do or die.
The twisting thriller includes 145 online photos of action scenes in 22 cities.
Ebert’s fast-paced thriller again combines explosive action with complex character development, creating a thrilling and an urgent, emotionally resonant narrative as invested in these highly-trained killers’ hearts as much as it is their skills at subterfuge. Ebert deepens the sibling relationship between Chris and Michelle, while introducing new dynamics with Anna Monteiro and their former foster brother, Ansel Meehan. The storytelling smartly balances intense, inventive action with moments of introspection, even on Irene’s part in a glimpse of her past, adding depth and many personal touches to what could have been a straightforward action plot.
Irene is the standout character, a refined yet ruthless villain whose machinations drive much of the plot and add a layer of political intrigue amid all the personal vendettas. Ebert's prose is, again, taut and efficient, propelling the reader through a series of heart-pounding set pieces across Canada and the US. The author demonstrates a keen eye for detail in his action scenes, making them vivid and immersive, ensuring the reader is fully engaged in the narrative. While the plot is engaging, the multitude of swift-developing elements can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, Ebert keeps these threads cohesive, tying them together in a satisfying climax.
Takeaway: Swift, smart thriller of silent assassin siblings seeking revenge.
Comparable Titles: Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series, Brad Thor's Scot Harvath series.
Production grades
Cover: B+
Design and typography: A-
Illustrations: N/A
Editing: A
Marketing copy: B+
“What a wild ride! A globe-trotting, non-stop action, thriller-rama of a story. Great locations, twisted plotline, a wonderfully villainous antagonist, and an oddly likeable cadre of assassins. A winner of a book that should be on the radar of every fan of thriller fiction.”