Names of the Dead: A Pedal To The Metal Thriller
From the moment the first chapter of “Names of the Dead”
ended, I knew Connor Montrose was going to be one hell of a character. Defiant,
head-strong, and driven by vengeance. He’s an exceptionally written character
with the swagger of a CIA operative and the fighting chops of a killing
machine. From there, it’s hard to tell if he’s the good guy.
The narrative style is frantic and restless, but never
confusing. This is magnified by the reader’s access to Montrose’s state of
mind. The inner dialogues not only make us privy to Montrose’s innermost thoughts,
they also make us feel that we’re part of this intricate web of lies and
deceit. It’s as immersive as playing a first person shooter – pumping bullets,
maiming enemies, and leaving a trail of dead bodies as location shifts from Rome
to Zurich to Paris to Tehran. Add the involvement of abbreviated agencies in
double cross and conspiracies, then you have a sensational international thriller
in your hand.
Author Mark Leggatt is on the driver seat, never
taking his foot off the gas as the story unravels at breakneck speed. Buckle
up!
