Twenty-eight year old Jet, the former Mossad operative from the eponymous novel JET, must battle insurmountable odds to protect those she loves in a deadly race that stretches from the heartland of Nebraska to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., from the lurid streets of Bangkok to the deadly jungles of Laos and Myanmar. Fans of Kill Bill, the Bourne trilogy, and 24 will be delighted by this roller-coaster of action, intrigue and suspense.
Another JET book by Russell Blake. This sequel to the first book* builds on the themes I have come to expect having read The Voynich Cypher by him as well.
Lately, if I’m going to read a thriller, I’m going to read Russell Blake.
Here’s the skinny:
1. It’s Blakian, alright.
All Present—International intrigue, shady political factions, black market rings, and kick ass ladies in a man’s world.
2. Starts off a bit slow.
The very first chapter of this book is out of the linear storytelling. Some guy is stumbling along in the woods.
I didn’t understand what was going on and I didn’t understand why it was so long.
But don’t give up the book–it’ll speed up fast.
Surprisingly I thought this first chapter was the weakest point of the book.
3. JET shows her softer side.
This book really shows JET open up. She’s an abuse survivor turned lethal killer turned freebird. Finally we see her truly open up with compassion, trust and love.
I like this pattern because it speaks to modern women. We juggle the need to be strong with empathy and need for love.
It’s complicated and that makes for a nice plot.
I dig it! Looking forward to the next.
x Sofia Wren
