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A review by stewardofbooks
The Dragon's Threat by Peter King
3.0
Something about Dejection Island, which has been forgotten by the world for years, is suddenly attracting all kinds of interesting attention from governments and shady individuals alike. Professor Holroyd receives and accepts an assignment to investigate the island's history and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a very sticky web of intrigue, totally out of his depth. It seems that he can't trust anyone. Can he stay alive long enough to find the answers he needs?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is full of interesting history and culture that make the story seem real. The author really did amazing research. I would have liked a little more background into one or two characters' interest in Dejection Island, as well as their personal background. I also think there could also have been a little more about the island itself (in the part where Holroyd finds what he was looking for) but that is just personal preference.
My little old fashioned soul loves the fact that there is minimal blood and gore. Yes there are people who die (it is a thriller after all), but the dead bodies aren't the focus. I appreciate that. As a sensitive reader, I find I struggle with modern thrillers because they are just too gory. The characters were brilliant, complex and unique. It was easy to get invested in them. The action is fast-paced but not in a way that confuses or overwhelms. The only part of the book that fell a little flat for me was the end. After the great build-up and suspense, the reveal just felt too fast. It was like I was still waiting for something to happen and then it was all over.
All in all, I think Peter King's The Dragon's Threat is a really good first novel and I will definitely be recommending it and looking out for his next book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is full of interesting history and culture that make the story seem real. The author really did amazing research. I would have liked a little more background into one or two characters' interest in Dejection Island, as well as their personal background. I also think there could also have been a little more about the island itself (in the part where Holroyd finds what he was looking for) but that is just personal preference.
My little old fashioned soul loves the fact that there is minimal blood and gore. Yes there are people who die (it is a thriller after all), but the dead bodies aren't the focus. I appreciate that. As a sensitive reader, I find I struggle with modern thrillers because they are just too gory. The characters were brilliant, complex and unique. It was easy to get invested in them. The action is fast-paced but not in a way that confuses or overwhelms. The only part of the book that fell a little flat for me was the end. After the great build-up and suspense, the reveal just felt too fast. It was like I was still waiting for something to happen and then it was all over.
All in all, I think Peter King's The Dragon's Threat is a really good first novel and I will definitely be recommending it and looking out for his next book.