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Agent Kay Hamilton #2
Viking Bay
The thrilling second installment in M. A. Lawson’s critically acclaimed Kay Hamilton series.
Kay Hamilton, the beautiful, fearless, and audacious DEA agent who went rogue in Rosarito Beach, has paid the price for her subversive behavior. As Viking Bay begins, Kay has been fired by the DEA and needs a job to support herself and her teenage daughter.
Kay moves to Washington D.C. and connects with the Callahan Group, a shadowy quasi-governmental agency with an enigmatic agenda. For her first mission, Kay is told only a few facts: that the U.S. government wants Sahid Khan, a provincial Afghan governor, to become the nation’s next president, and that Khan’s daughter Ara—a Western-educated former party girl—is her father’s key political advisor. Kay Hamilton is the perfect undercover operative to learn Ara’s secrets and sway her thinking in line with America’s interests. But when things go horribly wrong at a clandestine meeting in Afghanistan, Kay emerges at the center of an international plot that makes her question those she loves, those she works for, and her own faith in justice.
Suspenseful, lightning–quick, and endlessly entertaining, Viking Bay is the pitch-perfect new adventure in the Kay Hamilton series.
Kay Hamilton, the beautiful, fearless, and audacious DEA agent who went rogue in Rosarito Beach, has paid the price for her subversive behavior. As Viking Bay begins, Kay has been fired by the DEA and needs a job to support herself and her teenage daughter.
Kay moves to Washington D.C. and connects with the Callahan Group, a shadowy quasi-governmental agency with an enigmatic agenda. For her first mission, Kay is told only a few facts: that the U.S. government wants Sahid Khan, a provincial Afghan governor, to become the nation’s next president, and that Khan’s daughter Ara—a Western-educated former party girl—is her father’s key political advisor. Kay Hamilton is the perfect undercover operative to learn Ara’s secrets and sway her thinking in line with America’s interests. But when things go horribly wrong at a clandestine meeting in Afghanistan, Kay emerges at the center of an international plot that makes her question those she loves, those she works for, and her own faith in justice.
Suspenseful, lightning–quick, and endlessly entertaining, Viking Bay is the pitch-perfect new adventure in the Kay Hamilton series.
337 pages, Hardcover
First published January 2, 2015
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M.A. Lawson
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December 18, 2014
Thrillers, I always think that I should like this genre and I do dip my toe in from time to time but there is usually something in the story that is missing for me that I tend to find in other genres.
The underlying crime thriller plot line is pretty solid. Kay Hamilton goes to work for an unusual agency that may or may not be tied to the government in some form. I mean they claim to be but at the same time no one is giving her the full story and it is a bit covert. The Callahan group can go places and do things that normal government agencies can’t legally so they fill a specific need so to speak and Kay Hamilton is pulled into an operation involving mining rights to Lithium in Ganzi, but everything goes wrong and someone in the States has decided to steal the money for the deal.
I liked the idea of an independent type contractor being the main gear in this story instead of a potentially corrupt branch of the government. The actually thriller mystery started off really well getting a few glimpse into the bad guys plans and trying to figure out who they were. I liked the retribution that the mastermind got in the end it wasn’t your normal just kill the bad guy scenario.
The thing that is missing for me in this story is probably character development. It all seemed a little flat. Kay Hamilton is the best fleshed out as the main character she is strong with her own sense of morality and justice and doesn’t take orders well at all. I want to like her and sometimes I do when she kicks ass but the few glimpse we get at her personal life are really minimal and cut and dry. It made it really hard to connect to anything with her.
I like a bit more character interaction and possibly showing their lives instead of just telling them. Kay had a dalliance with a character in the book but it was rushed glossed over here one second gone the next. There are also a few sections that included her daughter that were also flat in the emotions department.
If you like a crime/thriller story without much other fluff around it than this is better than the 4 other thrillers I read this year.
The underlying crime thriller plot line is pretty solid. Kay Hamilton goes to work for an unusual agency that may or may not be tied to the government in some form. I mean they claim to be but at the same time no one is giving her the full story and it is a bit covert. The Callahan group can go places and do things that normal government agencies can’t legally so they fill a specific need so to speak and Kay Hamilton is pulled into an operation involving mining rights to Lithium in Ganzi, but everything goes wrong and someone in the States has decided to steal the money for the deal.
I liked the idea of an independent type contractor being the main gear in this story instead of a potentially corrupt branch of the government. The actually thriller mystery started off really well getting a few glimpse into the bad guys plans and trying to figure out who they were. I liked the retribution that the mastermind got in the end it wasn’t your normal just kill the bad guy scenario.
The thing that is missing for me in this story is probably character development. It all seemed a little flat. Kay Hamilton is the best fleshed out as the main character she is strong with her own sense of morality and justice and doesn’t take orders well at all. I want to like her and sometimes I do when she kicks ass but the few glimpse we get at her personal life are really minimal and cut and dry. It made it really hard to connect to anything with her.
I like a bit more character interaction and possibly showing their lives instead of just telling them. Kay had a dalliance with a character in the book but it was rushed glossed over here one second gone the next. There are also a few sections that included her daughter that were also flat in the emotions department.
If you like a crime/thriller story without much other fluff around it than this is better than the 4 other thrillers I read this year.
November 1, 2020
Basically, this was just a dud. More than halfway through I still didn’t care about the plot or the characters even a little bit. Life is short and there are lots of good books to read. So, as I tend to do in such situations, I skipped to the last 4 chapters where some things happened, but they utterly failed to engage me. I didn’t actually hate it so 2 stars rather than 1, but it sure didn’t thrill.
March 13, 2018
This book had a very slow beginning, an excellent middle part when it concentrated on the basic plot, and then finished in a willy-nilly of countless subplots. Recommended only to Lawson fans.
July 7, 2015
I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and hard to put down. However, I did not care for the protagonist. She was a tough woman who was hard to relate to. She killed without qualms or remorse. Near the end of the book, I began to detest her because I did not care for the constant crude language of the characters and the neglect that Kay Hamilton showed her daughter.
I doubt if I would read another book in this series. I deducted one star for the unlikeable protagonist and 1/2 star for the unnecessary foul language, leaving a rating of 3 1/2 stars (Booklikes.)
I enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and hard to put down. However, I did not care for the protagonist. She was a tough woman who was hard to relate to. She killed without qualms or remorse. Near the end of the book, I began to detest her because I did not care for the constant crude language of the characters and the neglect that Kay Hamilton showed her daughter.
I doubt if I would read another book in this series. I deducted one star for the unlikeable protagonist and 1/2 star for the unnecessary foul language, leaving a rating of 3 1/2 stars (Booklikes.)
November 18, 2014
"Viking Bay" M. A. Lawson, not my typical read, but an excellent read. Agent Kay Hamilton returns (I didn't read the first one (Rosarito Beach)- there is a little "background" but you don't need to read the first one, but I think I will, because I enjoyed Kay Hamilton who one tough woman.) No longer employed by the DEA (too rogue-ish for our government), Ms. Hamilton is recruited by the Callahan Group. There is a lot more to this series - more questions to be answered and more mysteries to solve. Thanks to First To Read and Penguin books for the advance e-copy.
February 18, 2015
I really liked the idea behind the main character but found the plot and character development choppy and uneven. Almost like a partially completed outline. I haven't read the first book in this series so perhaps that would fill in some of the holes. As is, this one didn't grab me.
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April 28, 2024
When I began this book, which I think is a new author for me, I was not sure of the type of book that it actually was so I marked it down as a crime book. It is that and not quite that. It is about an organization that does supposedly Work for the government that the government organizations cannot or will not do due to legal compunctions. This private organization has fewer legal issues with taking the law in its own hands for supposedly good purposes. The main character is a woman who is both brainy and fearless. I suppose we are supposed to recognize her cleverness as well as her moral scruples which do not necessarily go as far as being unwilling to kill when it is necessary, and she will determine herself when it is necessary thank you very much. She is so skillful that her boss in this nefarious organization cannot simply fire her. I only give it three stars because I am not fully intrigued by the backstory suggesting the legitimate need for this kind of operation.
Here are some things that Copilot AI has to say about this book and the series of which it is a part.
The Viking Bay series, authored by M. A. Lawson, follows the thrilling adventures of Kay Hamilton, a remarkable protagonist. Let me delve into the overarching story:
Background:
Kay Hamilton, a former DEA agent, has gone rogue due to her unyielding pursuit of justice.
Fired by the DEA, she is quietly recruited by the Callahan Group, a quasi-governmental agency that operates off the grid.
Kay and her daughter relocate to Washington, D.C., where she undergoes training for her new role.
The Missions:
Kay is sent on special missions for the president, often in hostile and dangerous territories.
Her first mission takes her to a province in Afghanistan, where a seemingly political assignment turns explosively violent.
Barely escaping with her life, Kay follows a trail of deception and murder that spans from Washington to West Virginia and even England.
International Intrigue:
As Kay digs deeper, she becomes entangled in an international plot.
She questions her loyalty to those she loves, her allegiance to the organization she works for, and her faith in justice.
Themes:
The series explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and personal sacrifice.
Kay’s resilience, resourcefulness, and determination make her a compelling character.
Critical Acclaim:
The second installment in the series, “Viking Bay”, continues Kay Hamilton’s gripping journey.
Critics praise the series for its action-packed sequences, well-paced plot, and Kay’s unwavering resolve.
In summary, the Viking Bay series combines espionage, danger, and personal stakes as Kay Hamilton navigates treacherous waters in pursuit of justice and truth.
Here are some things that Copilot AI has to say about this book and the series of which it is a part.
The Viking Bay series, authored by M. A. Lawson, follows the thrilling adventures of Kay Hamilton, a remarkable protagonist. Let me delve into the overarching story:
Background:
Kay Hamilton, a former DEA agent, has gone rogue due to her unyielding pursuit of justice.
Fired by the DEA, she is quietly recruited by the Callahan Group, a quasi-governmental agency that operates off the grid.
Kay and her daughter relocate to Washington, D.C., where she undergoes training for her new role.
The Missions:
Kay is sent on special missions for the president, often in hostile and dangerous territories.
Her first mission takes her to a province in Afghanistan, where a seemingly political assignment turns explosively violent.
Barely escaping with her life, Kay follows a trail of deception and murder that spans from Washington to West Virginia and even England.
International Intrigue:
As Kay digs deeper, she becomes entangled in an international plot.
She questions her loyalty to those she loves, her allegiance to the organization she works for, and her faith in justice.
Themes:
The series explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and personal sacrifice.
Kay’s resilience, resourcefulness, and determination make her a compelling character.
Critical Acclaim:
The second installment in the series, “Viking Bay”, continues Kay Hamilton’s gripping journey.
Critics praise the series for its action-packed sequences, well-paced plot, and Kay’s unwavering resolve.
In summary, the Viking Bay series combines espionage, danger, and personal stakes as Kay Hamilton navigates treacherous waters in pursuit of justice and truth.
October 5, 2021
Kay moves to Washington D.C. and connects with the Callahan Group, a shadowy quasi-governmental agency with an enigmatic agenda. For her first mission, Kay is told only a few facts: that the U.S. government wants Sahid Khan, a provincial Afghan governor, to become the nation’s next president, and that Khan’s daughter Ara—a Western-educated former party girl—is her father’s key political advisor. Kay Hamilton is the perfect undercover operative to learn Ara’s secrets and sway her thinking in line with America’s interests. But when things go horribly wrong at a clandestine meeting in Afghanistan, Kay emerges at the center of an international plot that makes her question those she loves, those she works for, and her own faith in justice.
June 1, 2020
Viking Bay by M.A. Lawson is a very interesting read! It had very interesting characters and they way the story is laid out kept me off-kilter and I enjoyed not knowing what to expect will happen next.
Her character is interesting... she has a very different relationship with her daughter and I find I'm still wondering how the Callahan Group gets its assignments ...?
Not sure I would follow a whole series of these books (...?) though I will probably pick up Rosarito Beach which might provide a fuller picture of the lead character Kay and her daughter Jessica.
How do i sum this up? I enjoyed it. The story seemed a little bit choppy though that also made it a good Adventure!
Her character is interesting... she has a very different relationship with her daughter and I find I'm still wondering how the Callahan Group gets its assignments ...?
Not sure I would follow a whole series of these books (...?) though I will probably pick up Rosarito Beach which might provide a fuller picture of the lead character Kay and her daughter Jessica.
How do i sum this up? I enjoyed it. The story seemed a little bit choppy though that also made it a good Adventure!
December 2, 2021
When Mike Lawson decided to write as M.A. Lawson he put aside the low-key though enjoyable Joe Demarco novels and went into higher action stories. Kay Hamilton does more shooting, fighting, and bleeding in one book than Joe did in nine. Which is fine. Kay gives a good bit of action and hardcore thriller for the buck. Goodness knows we need as many kick-ass female protagonists as we can get. I will be on the lookout for the third in the series (2017)---it will come in the mail soon---as well as Lawson's newest entry, due out in early 2022. He delivers a fine story whatever handle he uses.
Recommended.
Recommended.
February 5, 2019
A great female character who has attitude and kicks ass. She's not completely confident on everything she does but she'll get the job done. I even liked her crusty boss Callahan. The story is engaging and has a twist or two. This was a clearance pile book. My crime thrillers need a female ass-kicker. Someday....
January 6, 2025
I stumbled upon this series at an adorable used bookshop out of state, knowing nothing about the book or the author but was intrigued by the premise. Kay Hamilton is a strong-willed, smart character and it was an enjoyable ride for the most part. I would recommend the series as an easy-breezy fun read.
March 4, 2021
It really doesn't matter what book Lawson writes. His books are incredibly insightful and wonderful character development. An unbelievable storylines. Bravo. It would have been given six stars if there's been six stars.
June 16, 2017
I had to stop reading this book because I got bored with the plot and the "flat" characters. I loved the first book as the characters were more developed and the plot kept moving.
August 30, 2017
I like this Kay Hamilton chick. She's a Bad Ass!
On to the 3rd book in this Series
On to the 3rd book in this Series
January 1, 2019
First read of Author M A Lawson. Great experience, have found another Great read.
This is a book that will reel you in and hold your attention.
This is a book that will reel you in and hold your attention.
March 14, 2019
3.5 stars
February 27, 2022
This is a good, easy read about a bad ass agent, its a feel good story I enjoyed reading.
January 29, 2025
Hard to put down just like the rest of Lawson's books.
October 26, 2025
Not believable
January 28, 2017
I really liked the plot line, but Kay Hamilton is unlikeable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2016
The Callahan Group is the cat’s paw of America’s Executive branch allowing an arms deal here, a change of government there, acquisition of critical materials, etc. with plausible deniability. Or is it?
Kay Hamilton is damaged goods: a product of questionable upbringing whose stints in local and federal policing have left of string of frustrated superiors. Her boss at The Callahan Group: “I was told before I hired you that you would disobey orders if you thought you were right – and that you always think you’re right – and that you lied to your bosses at the DEA and federal judges and anybody else you thought didn’t need to know the truth.” Or is she something else entirely?
Lawson writes an ultra-complex thriller that links almost current events with a plausible deal that goes sour. Hamilton, in this second book, after going rogue in book one, is trying to prove herself to these new people as a valuable asset. She also wants to know that what she is doing is helping the USA and the cause of justice. This, while taking care of a recently found teen-age daughter whom she had to rescue from international drug traffickers in book one.
Not have the benefit of the full background of Hamilton that I would have gained by reading Rosarito Beach (book one), I still found this a compelling page-turner. The fact that I would not, for one moment, want to be in the same room as Hamilton did not interfere with my getting on Lawson’s train. He writes almost always in the third person and almost exclusively from Hamilton’s perspective. We get a little of Callahan’s thoughts and a bit of Alpha, Bravo razzle-dazzle to let us know what the bad guys are up to.
Some writers, and Lawson is one of them, just have the knack of making their characters (even in this genre) more than two-dimensional. Kay Hamilton is a product of all her bad experiences, yet it is easy to root for her in this strange world of covert actions. She is a newby to this world and her instincts are not always helpful in keeping her out of trouble or determining who wear the black hats.
Lawson also has a deft touch with the plot and places. The devil is in the details and there are plenty of authors that slip-up because they bog you down with too many technical details (meant to prove either how knowledgeable they are or how hard they pursued their research) or bring in uninteresting or extraneous elements. Lawson’s details provide a real feel for the situations. He also avoids being completely linear in the sense that the bad guy(s) do this; the good people do that; Then, the black hats have their turn again. Hamilton isn’t just working on this one thing – there is training and there are other assignments where we get a better idea of how she thinks and acts under pressure.
Viking Bay (the geographical place) is a bit of a McGuffin, but much of the plot is thoroughly believable by anyone who has glanced at the disclosures over the last decade, read about what Ollie North tried to do, or is familiar with The Pentagon Papers. At the end of this book, we don’t quite know whether Kay Hamilton will want to stay with the Callahan Group; whether they will want her; and, whether she will feel comfortable in a world not black and white but fifty shades of gray. This was good enough that I will probably sign on for the next one, but if I acquire it, it won’t go on the top of the stack.
Kay Hamilton is damaged goods: a product of questionable upbringing whose stints in local and federal policing have left of string of frustrated superiors. Her boss at The Callahan Group: “I was told before I hired you that you would disobey orders if you thought you were right – and that you always think you’re right – and that you lied to your bosses at the DEA and federal judges and anybody else you thought didn’t need to know the truth.” Or is she something else entirely?
Lawson writes an ultra-complex thriller that links almost current events with a plausible deal that goes sour. Hamilton, in this second book, after going rogue in book one, is trying to prove herself to these new people as a valuable asset. She also wants to know that what she is doing is helping the USA and the cause of justice. This, while taking care of a recently found teen-age daughter whom she had to rescue from international drug traffickers in book one.
Not have the benefit of the full background of Hamilton that I would have gained by reading Rosarito Beach (book one), I still found this a compelling page-turner. The fact that I would not, for one moment, want to be in the same room as Hamilton did not interfere with my getting on Lawson’s train. He writes almost always in the third person and almost exclusively from Hamilton’s perspective. We get a little of Callahan’s thoughts and a bit of Alpha, Bravo razzle-dazzle to let us know what the bad guys are up to.
Some writers, and Lawson is one of them, just have the knack of making their characters (even in this genre) more than two-dimensional. Kay Hamilton is a product of all her bad experiences, yet it is easy to root for her in this strange world of covert actions. She is a newby to this world and her instincts are not always helpful in keeping her out of trouble or determining who wear the black hats.
Lawson also has a deft touch with the plot and places. The devil is in the details and there are plenty of authors that slip-up because they bog you down with too many technical details (meant to prove either how knowledgeable they are or how hard they pursued their research) or bring in uninteresting or extraneous elements. Lawson’s details provide a real feel for the situations. He also avoids being completely linear in the sense that the bad guy(s) do this; the good people do that; Then, the black hats have their turn again. Hamilton isn’t just working on this one thing – there is training and there are other assignments where we get a better idea of how she thinks and acts under pressure.
Viking Bay (the geographical place) is a bit of a McGuffin, but much of the plot is thoroughly believable by anyone who has glanced at the disclosures over the last decade, read about what Ollie North tried to do, or is familiar with The Pentagon Papers. At the end of this book, we don’t quite know whether Kay Hamilton will want to stay with the Callahan Group; whether they will want her; and, whether she will feel comfortable in a world not black and white but fifty shades of gray. This was good enough that I will probably sign on for the next one, but if I acquire it, it won’t go on the top of the stack.
July 13, 2015
Viking Bay
A Kay Hamilton novel by M.A. Lawson
Kay Hamilton used to be a DEA Agent, but they fired her. That happened after she went rogue to rescue her daughter Jessica from Caesar Oliveros, noted and now deceased drug cartel kingpin. Funny how breaking a criminal out of jail and causing an international incident will upset bureaucrats. Anyway, Kay now has a new gig with The Callahan Group. The Callahan Group is a shady, semi-governmental agency that does black ops for the POTUS, or so says her boss, Thomas Callahan. First thing would be training for this new line of work, right? Right. But Kay’s training is put on hold when a woman is needed to schmooze Ara Khan, daughter of Sahid Khan, governor of Afghanistan’s Ghazni Province. Ara Khan is a Western-educated woman and her father’s chief advisor. Why that is important has to do with the rich deposits of lithium in her home province. Uncle Sam wants the lithium and is willing to bribe the governor to get it. Why use a “black ops” outfit for the job? Well, Uncle Sugar wants to keep the skullduggery secret. After all, Afghanistan is a very dangerous place, and 50 million dollars is a lot of money.
Like the first book in the series, “Rosarito Beach,” this iteration is a suspenseful and entertaining story from beginning to end. In Kay Hamilton, readers have been given a brave, loud, and likeable character who will be a favorite for years to come. Jump in and enjoy the ride, you won‘t regret it.
A Kay Hamilton novel by M.A. Lawson
Kay Hamilton used to be a DEA Agent, but they fired her. That happened after she went rogue to rescue her daughter Jessica from Caesar Oliveros, noted and now deceased drug cartel kingpin. Funny how breaking a criminal out of jail and causing an international incident will upset bureaucrats. Anyway, Kay now has a new gig with The Callahan Group. The Callahan Group is a shady, semi-governmental agency that does black ops for the POTUS, or so says her boss, Thomas Callahan. First thing would be training for this new line of work, right? Right. But Kay’s training is put on hold when a woman is needed to schmooze Ara Khan, daughter of Sahid Khan, governor of Afghanistan’s Ghazni Province. Ara Khan is a Western-educated woman and her father’s chief advisor. Why that is important has to do with the rich deposits of lithium in her home province. Uncle Sam wants the lithium and is willing to bribe the governor to get it. Why use a “black ops” outfit for the job? Well, Uncle Sugar wants to keep the skullduggery secret. After all, Afghanistan is a very dangerous place, and 50 million dollars is a lot of money.
Like the first book in the series, “Rosarito Beach,” this iteration is a suspenseful and entertaining story from beginning to end. In Kay Hamilton, readers have been given a brave, loud, and likeable character who will be a favorite for years to come. Jump in and enjoy the ride, you won‘t regret it.
May 27, 2015
I received this book from Penguin for free in return for an honest review. I would like to say it was great but I thought this book was mediocre at best. It took 100 pages to even get interesting. The next 150 pages were good and I actually enjoyed the story. Then the story went off on a tangent for 50 pages just so the main character Kay could justify her brilliant idea on how to locate the "villian". In the last 50 pages the author wound up the story. Do you really want to buy a book that has only 150 interesting pages out of 350. I guess the other problem I had was that I didn't even care for the characters in the book. Kay, though appearing to be a good guy, is self absorbed and over the top. Callahan, Kay's boss, just struck me as self serving, not patriotic. Kay's love interest, entirely too thin skinned and another self absorbed character. I wanted to scream at him...man up and get over yourself already. The ending, well it seemed that Kay went way, way over the top to seek revenge for someone she barely knew. In the end I was disappointed because the last book I reviewed for Penguin was soooo good. This one pales by comparison.
January 1, 2015
I cannot read a series book without reading the ones leading up to the new volume. Which means I read "Rosarito Beach" before tackling my review copy of Viking Bay, and wish I hadn't.
I despised Kay throughout RB - she was selfish, short-sighted, egotistical, and generally unpleasant to almost everyone. I suspect Lawson realized this, since he toned down the selfish a LOT for book two in this series.
This is a bubblegum thriller -- the plot is all over the map (literally and figuratively), with these little adventures in the middle of the big arc. The characters are shallow. The codename shtick was annoying as hell. But - that's okay. As long as you know going in that that's what you're going to get and, after reading the first book in the series, I did.
I enjoyed this book infinitely more than the first in the series, and it is enough better that I would recommend new readers start with this volume rather than Rosarito Beach.
A solid 3.5 stars.
*I received a digital ARC of this from Penguin's First to Read program.*
I despised Kay throughout RB - she was selfish, short-sighted, egotistical, and generally unpleasant to almost everyone. I suspect Lawson realized this, since he toned down the selfish a LOT for book two in this series.
This is a bubblegum thriller -- the plot is all over the map (literally and figuratively), with these little adventures in the middle of the big arc. The characters are shallow. The codename shtick was annoying as hell. But - that's okay. As long as you know going in that that's what you're going to get and, after reading the first book in the series, I did.
I enjoyed this book infinitely more than the first in the series, and it is enough better that I would recommend new readers start with this volume rather than Rosarito Beach.
A solid 3.5 stars.
*I received a digital ARC of this from Penguin's First to Read program.*
April 4, 2015
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Exciting story with a lot of action. Kay Hamilton loses her job with the DEA only to be recommended for a high paying job with the Callahan group. Kay is told only what she needs to know not the answers she wants or hopes to hear from her employer. Kay's first job is to befriend Ara Khan, western educated daughter of Sahid Kahn of Afghanistan. The Callahan Group hopes that through Ara to mine lithium and get a US stonghold with her father Sahid. But things go horribly wrong in Afghanistan and everyone except Kay and Eli Dolan are killed. Kay originally suspects Eli but upon further thought comes to the conclusion that one of the Callahan Group employees is a traitor. Kay wants to get herhands on this person as she had grown fond of Ara. The story follows Kay on other jobs for Callahan as well as what she finds out and how she punishes the traitor. I give this book stars.
January 6, 2015
I received this e-galley from Penguins First To Read program in exchange for an honest review. Here is my review.
When I first received this book, I was so stoked. I heard of this author and couldn't wait to start. Unfortunately, it was after I started reading the book that I realized it was the second in the series and I had the first one on my TBR pile.
No matter, however, it did not deter from my enjoyment in reading this one. I absolutely love the main character, Kay Hamilton. She is one tough mudder!! This story kept me up all night having finished it at 4:00 in the morning. There are so many different twists in this and I just love the author's imagination in creating them.
I highly recommend this book!!
When I first received this book, I was so stoked. I heard of this author and couldn't wait to start. Unfortunately, it was after I started reading the book that I realized it was the second in the series and I had the first one on my TBR pile.
No matter, however, it did not deter from my enjoyment in reading this one. I absolutely love the main character, Kay Hamilton. She is one tough mudder!! This story kept me up all night having finished it at 4:00 in the morning. There are so many different twists in this and I just love the author's imagination in creating them.
I highly recommend this book!!
January 20, 2015
I am such a fan of Mike Lawson and the way he tells a story. After reading all of the DeMarco books, I couldn't wait to read about a new character. Kay Hamilton is one tough lady. She is smart and always finds unique and interesting ways to solve problems. This story takes you around the world to different places and more interesting characters. I enjoyed reading about Kay's struggle with the morality in handling the bad guys. The ending is great, and her solution was perfect. I hope Mr. Lawson has plans for a third book, and if so, I can't wait to see what path she chooses with her career.
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