Today I'm going to be reviewing Hunted (Michael Walker Thrillers Book 1) by the awesome Simon Maltman.
Here's the blurb
1999.
Michael Walker - former IRA soldier, turned MI5 informer - is living in hiding in rural America.
A robbery at Walker's home leads to his rare copy of the Irish Declaration of Independence being sold online. This proves to be the first link in the chain leading to his location being revealed.
Walker's life is plunged into peril, as an IRA hit squad - led by Marty Sullivan - is dispatched to eliminate him. Sullivan, a former comrade, is out for blood.
Against the political backdrop of a struggling peace process back home, Walker goes on the run across the state of Pennsylvania and forges unlikely allegiances to survive.
Walker seeks help from his former British handlers, but he should have known that any assistance must come at a price.
Walker will not just remain a victim. He must fight back.
The hunted must become the hunter.
Review
I came across Simon quite randomly last year on Instagram and gave his newest release at the time Killer Casting a read. After being impressed I had to get a copy when Hunted was announced!
Michael Walker is a former IRA man.. he left that life behind after struggling with the aftermath of his actions.. the death and destruction brought to innocents during a very turbulent time for many.
He's been off the radar for sometime but when a relic from his past is stolen it's only a matter of time that until someone notices it, it's link to him and comes looking!
Walker does what he does best and tracks down those who stole his property.. but things just get more complicated and he finds himself become close to Brandon, a young man caught up in everything..
Just when you think thinks might work out we find out it's too late.. things are about to get so much worse.
When it's clear shit is hitting the fan it's time for Walker to contact his old handlers.. the issue is they don't seems to really care.. or do they have other plans for him?
Soon an FBI agent is sent to aid Walker, Amy. She's smart and a decent shot when needed but they quickly find themselves in deep trouble.. it's like Walker is a magnet..
The bodies keep piling up and the only way out is to cut off the head of the snake… there's a bit of a twist thrown in when Walker figures out just how he's been played but he's no choice.. it has to end now.
I really enjoyed the plot, and loved Walker..he's tough that's bloody clear from the outset but he also has a conscious.. he doesn't claim to be anything other that what he is..what you see is what you get. He won't apologise.. he did what he did.. but that doesn't mean he will stand by while more innocents die.
The flow of the book was flawless! It's paced so well it's super easy to enjoy and demolish but that wasn't the only thing that hooks you in..typically since I read a lot.. you can sometimes tell when an author has shoved in some detail to bulk a section of the story out..or bits that just doesn't feel right or flow.. that's not something Simon has issues with.. the development is seamless… the characters and their connections, everything just works and it had me hooked, like sitting in a movie theatre for 3 hours..
I tend to read while I commute to work.. I can't tell you how much I just wanted to stay on the bus and head back the other way just to keep reading ha.
I do hope there's more to come as I just feel it can only strengthen the character and it will be epic!
5/5 Stars
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