Ebook, 150 pages
Expected publication: December 16th 2014 by Alibi
ISBN13: 9780553390315
Vic is a high-priced hitman with a legendary record of success. That is, until someone starts eliminating his marks before he can get to them . . . until his manager puts him in the middle of a vicious drug-cartel feud . . . and until a young man walks into his life with a big .45 and a startling revelation.
Very entertaining story, fast paced, smooth writing, well done for a novella.
I like Vic, however I wish we were more familiar with him, as is, we are privy to a rough sketch of this hitman, potential to elaborate on him without a doubt. Given his occupation, perhaps this was the authors intent – keeping Vic mysterious, enigma like sure teases the reader craving for more of this gritty man besides his idiosyncrasies.
The narrative was a thrill up to the end where there was a surprise adding even more action and excitement to an already jammed pack plot.
The area I had difficulty with – the instant bond between father and son, no way, too many loopholes in their instantaneous relationship. Felt contrived, implausible given the details. Not sure how I felt about Penny’s change towards the end, but it certainly seems plausible due to greed.
A fun novella, not to be taken seriously but made to be enjoyed. Fans of action with a hitman at the apex will be turning the pages furiously.
About Max Austin
Max Austin is the pseudonym of writer Steve Brewer. He lives in Duke City (Albuquerque), New Mexico.
Thrilled to be participating in the tour for Max Austin’s Duke City Hit, be sure to check out the entire tour schedule here, it runs through 30 December. Thank you TLC 
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