By: Tom Wood
Location: FIC WOO
Genre: Thriller
Malmö, Sweden. What should have been a simple job - to kill the heir of an organised crime family - spirals out of control when assassin-for-hire Victor is shot and wounded.
Forced to hide out in a hostile city while he recuperates, he doesn't realise that multiple enemies are circling to take advantage of his circumstances.
Faced with a vengeful criminal organisation, corrupt officials, ruthless bounty hunters, elite mercenaries, and the most dangerous assassin he's ever faced, Victor's luck has finally run out.
A review by Bodo:
An epic, mesmerising battle for survival
The assassin only known as Victor is currently doing what he does best – planning a hit. He sets a trap for a Swedish kingpin, accounting for every detail with meticulous perfection. He just can’t fathom the ultimate twist: Victor is not the one setting the trap, he is the one who is walking straight into it…
What follows is Tom Wood’s best work to date. A story so full of intrigue, epic battles of will and unforgettable characters that the reader can barely catch a breath in between.
The author expertly weaves a complex tale of real human stakes, betrayal and bloodshed, interspersed with some of the most epic action scenes the series has to offer so far.
The unique selling point of this story is its ability to manoeuvre Victor into a position of unprecedented vulnerability. One really has to wonder if he is going to make it out alive this time around, especially considering the unmatchable foe pitted against him.
The Swedish city of Malmö is the secret gem of this superlative thriller. The pages practically breathe the scandic-noir atmosphere. The city comes to life in all its contradictory beauty and it compliments the dark, morose tone of the story perfectly.
At the end, one can only marvel at Wood’s ability to construct a mesmerising story – and severely hope that the next Victor novel will arrive sooner rather than later!
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