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In this exciting read, readers meet DCI Taplin, a man embarking on the investigation of the mystery surrounding DCI Miles Archer. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes more complex and challenges Taplin in ways he never expected to encounter when dealing with another officer. At the center of the drama is a clandestine operation known as Operation Bulwark, a long-term mission that seems impossible to understand but which influences everything Taplin encounters. As readers progress through the book, they meet interesting, eccentric characters like Paul Hunter, who add a unique twist to DCI Taplin’s search for the truth. The story twists and folds, and Taplin not only learns more about the case and those involved, but he learns just what will test his own character to its limits.
This book harbors the best elements of any thriller. It possesses action, humor, drama, and suspense. It unfolds in a cinematic manner. The dialogue is one of the book’s best features. It engages readers and moves the plot line forward. Within the dialogue, subtle humor adds to the characters’ authenticity. This humor also balances the book’s drama and suspense. Taplin is a notable character, one that’s easy to both love and hate. His tenacity draws in readers. For those looking for a new kind of action thriller, this book has a lot to offer. For readers new to the action-thriller genre, this book provides them with an easy stepping point into the genre. It is an explosive, page-turning book with a philosophical and human core.