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A review by crimefictionjunkie
The Deserter by Alex DeMille, Nelson DeMille
5.0
I had been searching for a book like The Deserter for a long time. I started reading Tom Clancy and got hooked on the thriller, spy fiction, crime fiction, and thriller genres. Then I moved on to Don Winslow’s series starting with the Power of the Dog which is followed by the Cartel and the Border. I find a lot of authors try to write these epic novels but miss the mark. The DeMille’s nailed it.
The novel is hard to put down because the storyline is gripping and moves at a quick pace. The two main characters - Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor - are well developed and believable. The DeMille’s paint a very visceral picture of the political and economic conflict brewing in the background which allows you to feel like you are right there along wider Scott and Maggie. The only thing I didn’t like was the ending, I felt like I wanted more. Nevertheless it is a series, and I cannot wait for the next Brodie and Taylor instalment. I would highly recommend this novel if you want to get your heart pounding, a juicy storyline, and a faced-paced read!
The novel is hard to put down because the storyline is gripping and moves at a quick pace. The two main characters - Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor - are well developed and believable. The DeMille’s paint a very visceral picture of the political and economic conflict brewing in the background which allows you to feel like you are right there along wider Scott and Maggie. The only thing I didn’t like was the ending, I felt like I wanted more. Nevertheless it is a series, and I cannot wait for the next Brodie and Taylor instalment. I would highly recommend this novel if you want to get your heart pounding, a juicy storyline, and a faced-paced read!