Names Of The Dead

Connor Montrose #1

by Mark Leggatt

Connor Montrose is running for his life. All that he held dear has been ripped away. Every Western intelligence agency and all the police forces of Europe are looking for him, with orders to shoot on sight. The only man who can prove his innocence, is the man that most wants him dead. Only one woman, a Mossad sleeper in Paris, will stand by his side.With her help, he must now turn and fight. His journey of evasion and revenge take him from hidden Holocaust bank vaults in Zurich, to the stinking sewers of Paris and dust-choked souks of Morocco. Finally, in the back streets of Tehran, under the gaze of the Ayatollahs, he has the chance to end it, as it began. In blood. This gripping high concept thriller will delight fans of Lee Child and James Patterson.

352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 15, 25

Reviews

[Kindle Ninja · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment the first chapter of “Names of the Dead” ended, I knew Connor Montrose was going to be one hell of a character. Defiant, head-strong, and driven by vengeance. He’s an exceptionally written character with the swagger of a CIA operative and the fighting chops of a killing machine. From there, it’s hard to tell if he’s the good guy.

The narrative style is frantic and restless, but never confusing. This is magnified by the reader’s access to Montrose’s state of mind. The inner dialogues not only make us privy to Montrose’s innermost thoughts, they also make us feel that we’re part of this intricate web of lies and deceit. It’s as immersive as playing a first person shooter – pumping bullets, maiming enemies, and leaving a trail of dead bodies as location shifts from Rome to Zurich to Paris to Tehran. Add the involvement of abbreviated agencies in double cross and conspiracies, then you have a sensational international thriller in your hand.

Author Mark Leggatt is on the driver seat, never taking his foot off the gas as the story unravels at breakneck speed. Buckle up!

[Luke Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although thrillers and spies all that caper aren't really my thing, I found this a lot of fun. Fast-paced with twists and turns all over the place, I can easily see this as a film and an ongoing series.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buckle up and prepare for a hell of a ride! Connor Montrose is on the run as he is being framed by CIA and Interpol but they are not the only ones out to get him.
I originally wasn't sure that this book would be for me as I thought it might just be a bit too "James Bond" for my liking but how wrong was I - a frantic page turner that I read in less than 24 hours. Fast paced narrative, twists and turns that drag you screaming through the streets of Rome, Paris and beyond and at times I actually felt as though I was by his side such was the attention to detail.
Well written characters -some of whom I was glad to see "disposed" of, complex, but not confusing, plot which engages the readers brain, an intriguing back story which ensures you want to find out more about Connor Montrose!
This book will have you hooked but be prepared to give up the rest of your day once you pick it up!

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Connor Montrose may not be a particularly likable guy, but that doesn't make his exploits any less entertaining to follow. Hurtling along at a relentless pace and packed with action, this thriller was one hell of an intercontinental rollercoaster ride, with plenty of twists to keep the reader hooked.

[Kevin McAllion · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gripping thriller that starts off at full throttle and rarely lets up. My only previous experience of Montrose was a dreary 90-minute feat of endurance in deep midwinter while reporting on lower-league football. Thankfully, Connor Montrose is far more entertaining and the glamorous world he inhabits is about as far removed from Links Park as you can get. The plot is full of twists and turns and you get a real feel for the cities Montrose speeds around as he dashes all over Europe and North Africa. I found Montrose hard to warm to at first but as events conspired against him, I found myself caring about what happened to him. Looking forward to the next instalment of his adventures

[Christopher Neill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not a great fan of thrllers as such, and if this had been the usual "thriller" I would not have bothered writing a review, as it is I feel the need to share it. I bought this expecting to have a book to read over the next few days, and read it in the space of 24 hours, losing a whole morning absorbed. It is a real page turner, which got me within a cople of pages. I loved the idea of the insight into what the character was thinking as well as saying.

If this does not get filmed someone is really missing a chance for a brilliant film. Meanwhile read this and celebrate a new good Scottish author.

[Rogertaboyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting spy thriller as you chase around Europe with a new CIA/Interpol operative