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Max Thatcher
The Platinum Solution
A fast moving exciting thriller. The second book in the Max Thatcher series, it's been written to entertain and make one stop and think about what the future of South Africa may look like in the months and years ahead. It's a great story, highly entertaining; more an Ian Fleming length book than a Dan Brown. Short on flowery prose, once you start reading 'The Platinum Solution' you'll not want to put it down!
- GenresThriller
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2013
203 people want to read
About the author
Mike Smart
20 books15 followersA BBC Radio and press featured author Mike writes very well received fast moving thrillers which are packed with action and are short on flowery prose. The series all feature a lead character called Max Thatcher, an ex Special Forces operative who takes no prisoners.
Written for you to enjoy on a flight, by the pool or to break up the monotony of the daily commute. Not suited for under 18's nor those wanting an early night as readers complain they can't put them down!
Written for you to enjoy on a flight, by the pool or to break up the monotony of the daily commute. Not suited for under 18's nor those wanting an early night as readers complain they can't put them down!
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February 18, 2014
In South Africa Mandela is dying, and a formidable organization of white Afrikaans with a platinum solution is bent on returning the political structure to the dark days of isolation and Apartheid. "The Platinum Solution" which I won from Goodreads Giveaways is a fast-paced, heart-stopping thriller that encompasses cities from South Africa to England, and even Madeira, a small island off the North African coastline. It begins when insurers hire Falcon Services to solve the disappearance of the lead analyst from London's BDS Bank which has been negotiating a deal with PG Mining. With Max Thatcher on assignment overseeing protection of a British contingency at a conference in Madeira, his associates Greg and Patrick take on the mission. What they don't expect is to find a connection between both undertakings that will not only lead them into danger, but could mean the disruption of political systems at home and abroad.
The plot is a well-written roller-coaster ride filled with murder, mystery and intrigue. The action never stops from beginning to end as clues are unravelled and the danger escalates. Even in victory the ending holds a shocking surprise and paves the way for another Max Thatcher novel.
The core characters are memorable with all their weaknesses and strengths. Max Thatcher the head of Falcon Services is a sharp-edged, tough investigator with keen instincts who reveals a tender and considerate side in his relationship with Clare Pryce, a smart, humorous, sexy professor. Like Max's colleagues Greg and Patrick, Sara Brown the M16 agent is fearless, determined and astute; all three face danger without hesitation.
But in this story the antagonists are both chilling and heartless as they murder and destroy to get what they want. The Der Heerden brothers are a study in contrasts; one an intelligent womanizer with political aspirations, the other a hot-tempered madman with evil intentions that go far beyond the mandate of their Fraternity. Their henchmen Henk Gerber and Joost are killers without any scruples. All these characters add excitement and energy to a novel that is riveting from beginning to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed "The Platinum Solution" and look forward to reading Mike Smart's novel "Gatekeeper" which I'm sure will be just as entertaining.
The plot is a well-written roller-coaster ride filled with murder, mystery and intrigue. The action never stops from beginning to end as clues are unravelled and the danger escalates. Even in victory the ending holds a shocking surprise and paves the way for another Max Thatcher novel.
The core characters are memorable with all their weaknesses and strengths. Max Thatcher the head of Falcon Services is a sharp-edged, tough investigator with keen instincts who reveals a tender and considerate side in his relationship with Clare Pryce, a smart, humorous, sexy professor. Like Max's colleagues Greg and Patrick, Sara Brown the M16 agent is fearless, determined and astute; all three face danger without hesitation.
But in this story the antagonists are both chilling and heartless as they murder and destroy to get what they want. The Der Heerden brothers are a study in contrasts; one an intelligent womanizer with political aspirations, the other a hot-tempered madman with evil intentions that go far beyond the mandate of their Fraternity. Their henchmen Henk Gerber and Joost are killers without any scruples. All these characters add excitement and energy to a novel that is riveting from beginning to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed "The Platinum Solution" and look forward to reading Mike Smart's novel "Gatekeeper" which I'm sure will be just as entertaining.
October 5, 2024
Great read! I enjoyed it and couldn't put it down.
December 26, 2013
The second book in the Max Thatcher series.
The De Heerden brothers have some big plans for South Africa which they intend to see through to fruition, whatever the cost. South Africa’s fledgling democracy is not working in their opinion and they have a platinum edged solution. Max Thatcher is drawn into preventing the conspiracy spiralling South Africa’s constitution back to the dark days of Apartheid.
In this, a fast moving story, there can ultimately only be one winner. With none of the protagonists prepared to take a backward step the cost to secure victory is measured in terms of life and death.
Once you pick 'The Platinum Solution' up to read you'll not want to put it down.
The De Heerden brothers have some big plans for South Africa which they intend to see through to fruition, whatever the cost. South Africa’s fledgling democracy is not working in their opinion and they have a platinum edged solution. Max Thatcher is drawn into preventing the conspiracy spiralling South Africa’s constitution back to the dark days of Apartheid.
In this, a fast moving story, there can ultimately only be one winner. With none of the protagonists prepared to take a backward step the cost to secure victory is measured in terms of life and death.
Once you pick 'The Platinum Solution' up to read you'll not want to put it down.
February 22, 2016
Action
Quit a story. lots of action page after page . This book would make a good action movie. Enjoyed the twist w turns
Quit a story. lots of action page after page . This book would make a good action movie. Enjoyed the twist w turns
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