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Cold Justice
A THRILLER SO REAL IT HURTS.
It's here: the landmark debut thriller from superstar Ant Middleton, million-selling, number one Sunday Times author of First Man In and The Fear Bubble and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Mallory, ex-Special Forces, is forced to leave the military after a fatal, vengeful decision. Now he walks the world, helping those in need, running away from a past he'd rather forget and the killer inside him.
434 pages, Hardcover
Published October 12, 2021
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October 12, 2021
Cold Justice is a scintillating and wildly entertaining, tension-soaked action-adventure thriller from renowned special forces soldier and TV personality Ant Middleton. It follows former special forces operative and protagonist Mallory as he attempts to come to terms with the guilt he is drowning in as a result of an operation gone bad in Afghanistan and is also suffering from PTSD. This operational choice not only went wrong, but it ended up costing many of the soldiers under his command their lives, and Mallory is haunted by that fact every day. On a visit to see former colleague Donno, Mallory is asked for a big favour by Donno’s mother; she knows of Mallory’s skills and wants him to try and help track down her missing son, Scott, who is Donno’s younger sibling. There has been no trace of him for quite some time; it's as though he simply vanished into thin air, and naturally she, and the rest of the family, is extremely concerned for his safety and well-being but don't have any idea where to start hunting for him.
Mallory is reluctant to take on such a daunting task, but he almost immediately recognises that it is possibly his one and only chance to gain a little redemption as Donno was one of the colleagues who was injured on the battlefield thanks to Mallory’s operational shortcomings and bad judgement. And so ensues a deeply dangerous and heart-pounding journey across the globe, and, as always, once Mallory has committed himself to a situation there is no going back in his mind. Can he find Scott and gain a little peace in the process? This is a compulsive, exciting and action-packed international action-adventure thriller with never a dull moment and a riveting, superbly woven plot that is all about vengeance and redemption. Middleton ramps up the tension, drama, peril and body count and his experience in the special forces lends an air of authenticity and believability to it all. It's dark, gritty and nail-biting with high stakes and increasingly palpable suspense that cannot fail to give you palpitations.
Vivid and plausibly plotted, it is filled with drama, betrayal and murder and laced with lies, deceit, violence, deception, duplicity, double-crossing and people who simply cannot be trusted. It moves at breakneck pace, and although fearless yet broken protagonist Mallory is in a position so far removed from the world most of us know, Middleton manages to make him both relatable and respectable. It's a truly globetrotting thriller as Mallory traverses the globe trying to complete his mission and it becomes even more enthralling and absorbing as it progresses with the tension being ratcheted up to extreme levels towards the end; it leaves you feeling breathless, and before you know it another similarly nail-biting moment swiftly arrives. A powerhouse of a thriller laden with explosive twists and pulse-pounding developments right from the start, this is a white knuckle ride from the off and the best action-thriller of the year, so if you enjoy fast and furious thrillers that keep you scintillated throughout then this is a must-read. Highly recommended.
Mallory is reluctant to take on such a daunting task, but he almost immediately recognises that it is possibly his one and only chance to gain a little redemption as Donno was one of the colleagues who was injured on the battlefield thanks to Mallory’s operational shortcomings and bad judgement. And so ensues a deeply dangerous and heart-pounding journey across the globe, and, as always, once Mallory has committed himself to a situation there is no going back in his mind. Can he find Scott and gain a little peace in the process? This is a compulsive, exciting and action-packed international action-adventure thriller with never a dull moment and a riveting, superbly woven plot that is all about vengeance and redemption. Middleton ramps up the tension, drama, peril and body count and his experience in the special forces lends an air of authenticity and believability to it all. It's dark, gritty and nail-biting with high stakes and increasingly palpable suspense that cannot fail to give you palpitations.
Vivid and plausibly plotted, it is filled with drama, betrayal and murder and laced with lies, deceit, violence, deception, duplicity, double-crossing and people who simply cannot be trusted. It moves at breakneck pace, and although fearless yet broken protagonist Mallory is in a position so far removed from the world most of us know, Middleton manages to make him both relatable and respectable. It's a truly globetrotting thriller as Mallory traverses the globe trying to complete his mission and it becomes even more enthralling and absorbing as it progresses with the tension being ratcheted up to extreme levels towards the end; it leaves you feeling breathless, and before you know it another similarly nail-biting moment swiftly arrives. A powerhouse of a thriller laden with explosive twists and pulse-pounding developments right from the start, this is a white knuckle ride from the off and the best action-thriller of the year, so if you enjoy fast and furious thrillers that keep you scintillated throughout then this is a must-read. Highly recommended.
March 2, 2023
Ant Middleton's debut novel was entertaining and a highly enjoyable book. I loved the characters, storyline, and fast-paced action scenes.
The reason I gave this book four stars is because there were a few inaccuracies regarding aviation that could've easily been fixed with a bit more research.
Great book and definitely worth reading!
The reason I gave this book four stars is because there were a few inaccuracies regarding aviation that could've easily been fixed with a bit more research.
Great book and definitely worth reading!
November 16, 2022
This is the first book by Ant Middleton I've ever read and his debut in the fiction genre. Cold Justice or as the swedish edition I read is titled Helvetestimmen. Is a story about ex special forces soldier Mallory and how he suffers from a trauma from his last mission where some of his fellow soldiers where injured and killed. One of those is "Donno" who lies in a coma and Mallory visits him every month. One day Donnos mother asks him to help her find Donnos brother who went missing in South Africa a few weeks earlier. This turns into a suspense filled ride with some action and thrills. I found the book well written and good entertaining for a few hours and are actually looking forward to the next one because of the cliffhanger.
May 26, 2022
I like a good meaty SAS style book. It's my thing. This delivered covering all the necessary bases. It drew me in and was very believable. Mallory was obviously drawn from Ant's experiences and having read his biography I thought it would be a bit samey. But it wasn't so there we have it a book about Ant Middleton in a different situation that was still a believable and good read. Hope that makes sense hahahah
March 30, 2023
I’ve loved Ant Middleton since watching SAS Who Dares Wins and knew this would be a great story! The plot follows Mallory, who used to be in the services but withdrew after an incident on duty which put his mate in hospital in a coma. Mallory is asked by his mates mother to find her other son who has been kidnapped in South Africa… it’s a wild ride from there!
September 14, 2021
I really rather enjoyed this book. Combining mystery, tension and an all action hero in Mallory, it's the kind of story that is right up my street. I read through it in a couple of evenings and from start to finish it kept me thoroughly entertained. If you like action thrillers, then this is definitely one you should be adding to your reading list.
This is the story of former Special Forces operative Mallory (no first name) who is suffering a form of PTSD and overwhelming guilt as a result of his final operation in Afghanistan which ends in the loss of most of his team. When he goes to visit his former colleague, Donno, he is asked for a huge favour by Donno's mother - to try and track down her younger son, Scott, who has gone missing without a trace. Mallory is understandably reluctant but once he commits he is all in. Little does he know how dangerous and intense the whole situation is set to become. But, let's face it. It wouldn't be much of an action thriller if Scott was just holed up at a mates house now would it.
Drawing on the author's own combat experience, there is a real air of authenticity about the story, especially the scenes that recount the final fatal mission that changes Mallory and Donno's fates forever. There is no doubt that the author knows his stuff - also no doubt that we aren't treated to even half of the real work that goes on behind the scenes of such an operational But it's enough to pique the interest, get the heart rate thumping and to make it clear that the conflict they are facing is not just with the enemy. Although spaced carefully throughout the book, the chapters give a real insight into the man and the tragedy that haunts him. Also what keeps him going and why he is determined to do right by Donno and his mother, even when the stakes are increasingly high.
The mainstay of the story, the reason why Scott goes missing and the subsequent battle that Mallory find himself caught up in spans several continents, all of which are carefully portrayed. From Birmingham to New Orleans to Johannesburg, you get a flavour of the different settings and how each informs and affects the storytelling. I'll not look at Birmingham New Street in the same way again, put it that way. The chapters are short, the pacing just right and the tension well maintained throughout the novel, keeping me turning the pages and determined to see what is what and who the not quite so invisible enemy really are. None of the violence that occurs is unnecessarily graphic, just enough kept off the page to avoid being cliched or unbelievable, but still giving me enough entertainment and suitable quotas of eww and teehee ness about the dispatch of the baddies to keep me invested in the action.
But for me, one the real things that makes this book work is Mallory. He's not the perfect all action hero, although it's fair to say he's pretty handy in a fight and has a real awareness of his surroundings and the imminent threats as you would expect from someone of his pedigree. But there is something engaging about him, something that made me want to see him stop the bad guys and find out what is really going on. Yes, there are times that his ability to evade the baddies seems a little exaggerated, especially as the majority of it is completed single handed, and the folks he is up against aren't exactly amateurs. But he's not Superman and he can be hurt. In fact his only real 'kryptonite' is his guilt over what happened to Donno, but it is also his greatest strength and what drives him to do better. And who wants to see an action hero who doesn't kick ass in all the best ways?
Pacey, action packed and backed up by a great mystery and characters I really got behind, this was a fab debut and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Mallory in the future. It's the kind of book you can see translating to screen adaptation, it has that kind of vibe to it and I think that action thriller fans will be kept very happy.
This is the story of former Special Forces operative Mallory (no first name) who is suffering a form of PTSD and overwhelming guilt as a result of his final operation in Afghanistan which ends in the loss of most of his team. When he goes to visit his former colleague, Donno, he is asked for a huge favour by Donno's mother - to try and track down her younger son, Scott, who has gone missing without a trace. Mallory is understandably reluctant but once he commits he is all in. Little does he know how dangerous and intense the whole situation is set to become. But, let's face it. It wouldn't be much of an action thriller if Scott was just holed up at a mates house now would it.
Drawing on the author's own combat experience, there is a real air of authenticity about the story, especially the scenes that recount the final fatal mission that changes Mallory and Donno's fates forever. There is no doubt that the author knows his stuff - also no doubt that we aren't treated to even half of the real work that goes on behind the scenes of such an operational But it's enough to pique the interest, get the heart rate thumping and to make it clear that the conflict they are facing is not just with the enemy. Although spaced carefully throughout the book, the chapters give a real insight into the man and the tragedy that haunts him. Also what keeps him going and why he is determined to do right by Donno and his mother, even when the stakes are increasingly high.
The mainstay of the story, the reason why Scott goes missing and the subsequent battle that Mallory find himself caught up in spans several continents, all of which are carefully portrayed. From Birmingham to New Orleans to Johannesburg, you get a flavour of the different settings and how each informs and affects the storytelling. I'll not look at Birmingham New Street in the same way again, put it that way. The chapters are short, the pacing just right and the tension well maintained throughout the novel, keeping me turning the pages and determined to see what is what and who the not quite so invisible enemy really are. None of the violence that occurs is unnecessarily graphic, just enough kept off the page to avoid being cliched or unbelievable, but still giving me enough entertainment and suitable quotas of eww and teehee ness about the dispatch of the baddies to keep me invested in the action.
But for me, one the real things that makes this book work is Mallory. He's not the perfect all action hero, although it's fair to say he's pretty handy in a fight and has a real awareness of his surroundings and the imminent threats as you would expect from someone of his pedigree. But there is something engaging about him, something that made me want to see him stop the bad guys and find out what is really going on. Yes, there are times that his ability to evade the baddies seems a little exaggerated, especially as the majority of it is completed single handed, and the folks he is up against aren't exactly amateurs. But he's not Superman and he can be hurt. In fact his only real 'kryptonite' is his guilt over what happened to Donno, but it is also his greatest strength and what drives him to do better. And who wants to see an action hero who doesn't kick ass in all the best ways?
Pacey, action packed and backed up by a great mystery and characters I really got behind, this was a fab debut and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Mallory in the future. It's the kind of book you can see translating to screen adaptation, it has that kind of vibe to it and I think that action thriller fans will be kept very happy.
August 24, 2021
General Impressions
"Cold Justice" is an extremely unsettling and exciting book not because of what happens in it but because of who the author is. Ant Middleton has been a staple of British television for a few years now but before that, he led an extremely successful career in some of the most elite military groups in the UK Armed Forces. He's pretty much what most men wish to be. Everything I knew about Ant though, I learnt from watching this Russel Howard interview which was enough to see that he put a lot of himself into Mallory's struggles after getting off duty.
I started this book without any expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the beginning: I liked Mallory a lot more than I expected to like a thriller hero. Mallory is the kind of man that is so sure of his capabilities and masculinity that doesn't need to put others down and that is sadly unusual in a lot of thrillers. "Cold Justice" features not only a diverse cast of characters but several female characters that are interesting and dangerous on their own without being sexualized.
What I liked the most about this book was that this was not the typical thriller where some tragedy the hero could do nothing to avoid happened and that is used as a reason for him be some masculine fantasy of what a "real man" is supposed to be. Mallory found himself in a position where he had to do an impossibly difficult decision and has to live with the consequences.
This is a book that works so well because it doesn't need to be showy or impressive when the author knows exactly what would happen in each situation and the reader can feel that knowledge and security through every page. Unlike pretty much every action or fantasy book out there, the reader never needs to suspend their belief: the action, the characters, the way everyone behaves is as real as it gets.
That is not to say that the physical fights, spying, and pursuits are not showstopping because they are. Technically, this is not the best reading experience I've ever had and I wish we had spent much more time seeing Mallory process and start healing from what he had to live through but for a debut this is awesome and I know it will only get better. I particularly enjoyed how Ant wrote people and not movie villains and that once again goes back to his personal experiences. You had mercenaries in bad marriages, making video call to their children's birthdays and forgetting to pick up family calls while getting rid of a dozen bodies. That was my absolute favourite thing about this book.
Conclusions
This was a solid read, with action spread over three continents, a believable plot and interesting enough characters. I did start liking Mallory less towards the end, where he became more like an American propaganda hero than the traumatized man he started as but that final plot twist at the end was everything I didn't know I wanted and left me screaming!
P.S. We finish this book without knowing Mallory's first name and I don't know if I think that is awesome or the ultimate drama queen move.
Thank you to Bloomsbury and Sphere for gifting me this proof.
Rating: 3.5/5
"Cold Justice" is an extremely unsettling and exciting book not because of what happens in it but because of who the author is. Ant Middleton has been a staple of British television for a few years now but before that, he led an extremely successful career in some of the most elite military groups in the UK Armed Forces. He's pretty much what most men wish to be. Everything I knew about Ant though, I learnt from watching this Russel Howard interview which was enough to see that he put a lot of himself into Mallory's struggles after getting off duty.
I started this book without any expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the beginning: I liked Mallory a lot more than I expected to like a thriller hero. Mallory is the kind of man that is so sure of his capabilities and masculinity that doesn't need to put others down and that is sadly unusual in a lot of thrillers. "Cold Justice" features not only a diverse cast of characters but several female characters that are interesting and dangerous on their own without being sexualized.
What I liked the most about this book was that this was not the typical thriller where some tragedy the hero could do nothing to avoid happened and that is used as a reason for him be some masculine fantasy of what a "real man" is supposed to be. Mallory found himself in a position where he had to do an impossibly difficult decision and has to live with the consequences.
This is a book that works so well because it doesn't need to be showy or impressive when the author knows exactly what would happen in each situation and the reader can feel that knowledge and security through every page. Unlike pretty much every action or fantasy book out there, the reader never needs to suspend their belief: the action, the characters, the way everyone behaves is as real as it gets.
That is not to say that the physical fights, spying, and pursuits are not showstopping because they are. Technically, this is not the best reading experience I've ever had and I wish we had spent much more time seeing Mallory process and start healing from what he had to live through but for a debut this is awesome and I know it will only get better. I particularly enjoyed how Ant wrote people and not movie villains and that once again goes back to his personal experiences. You had mercenaries in bad marriages, making video call to their children's birthdays and forgetting to pick up family calls while getting rid of a dozen bodies. That was my absolute favourite thing about this book.
Conclusions
This was a solid read, with action spread over three continents, a believable plot and interesting enough characters. I did start liking Mallory less towards the end, where he became more like an American propaganda hero than the traumatized man he started as but that final plot twist at the end was everything I didn't know I wanted and left me screaming!
P.S. We finish this book without knowing Mallory's first name and I don't know if I think that is awesome or the ultimate drama queen move.
Thank you to Bloomsbury and Sphere for gifting me this proof.
Rating: 3.5/5
October 24, 2021
I didn't have a clue who Ant Middleton was, sorry, so I read this purely because I like to challenge myself to different types of reads.
It certainly wasn't my usual choice. It comes across as a very action packed, testosterone fuelled cinematic type of one hero led adventure at first, and with graphic references to military life in Afghanistan, I wasn't sure I would enjoy this at all.
But I do love to try and often perseverance pays off! I ended up thoroughly enjoying this book as Mallory takes up the request from his badly injured Special Forces colleague's mother to find out what has happened to her other son. Whilst Donno is in a coma in hospital, his mother Susan is worrying about the whereabouts of her other son back home in South Africa. Scott hasn't been in touch and his troubled past suggests to Susan that he could be in real danger.
Mallory is a loner and whilst he isn't physically incapacitated like his young friend, his mind is deeply affected by his decision during one operation in Afghanistan which has led to his retirement from the army. Some of the men serving under him lost their lives and it is this particular operation which was also responsible for Donno's current critical state. Struggling with flashbacks and guilt, Mallory seems to have a very strong internal self destruct button which he likes to push. Danger seeking, survival expert, Mallory knows how to hide, how to kill and how to beat the odds against some very corrupt and brutal criminals.
It is a game of cat and mouse, a chase to make the links between a code Donno and Scott's sadly now dead father hid and the unscrupulous people who want to use that code for their own gain. Who can Mallory trust? Will he find Scott? What will happen to Donno? And was their father's climbing accident really an accident?
A frightening tale of struggling in extreme situations where only your wits and your military training can keep you safe.
Are you brave enough to read Cold Justice?
(Thanks to Pigeonhole and the author for the chance to read in exchange for an honest review.)
It certainly wasn't my usual choice. It comes across as a very action packed, testosterone fuelled cinematic type of one hero led adventure at first, and with graphic references to military life in Afghanistan, I wasn't sure I would enjoy this at all.
But I do love to try and often perseverance pays off! I ended up thoroughly enjoying this book as Mallory takes up the request from his badly injured Special Forces colleague's mother to find out what has happened to her other son. Whilst Donno is in a coma in hospital, his mother Susan is worrying about the whereabouts of her other son back home in South Africa. Scott hasn't been in touch and his troubled past suggests to Susan that he could be in real danger.
Mallory is a loner and whilst he isn't physically incapacitated like his young friend, his mind is deeply affected by his decision during one operation in Afghanistan which has led to his retirement from the army. Some of the men serving under him lost their lives and it is this particular operation which was also responsible for Donno's current critical state. Struggling with flashbacks and guilt, Mallory seems to have a very strong internal self destruct button which he likes to push. Danger seeking, survival expert, Mallory knows how to hide, how to kill and how to beat the odds against some very corrupt and brutal criminals.
It is a game of cat and mouse, a chase to make the links between a code Donno and Scott's sadly now dead father hid and the unscrupulous people who want to use that code for their own gain. Who can Mallory trust? Will he find Scott? What will happen to Donno? And was their father's climbing accident really an accident?
A frightening tale of struggling in extreme situations where only your wits and your military training can keep you safe.
Are you brave enough to read Cold Justice?
(Thanks to Pigeonhole and the author for the chance to read in exchange for an honest review.)
October 14, 2021
This is a fast-paced, action-packed, nail-biting book. Not a genre I would normally select, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the antics of superstar Mallory who is a combo of Rambo, James Bond, and the Transporter all rolled into one. Based in Johannesburg, as I am, I was suitably impressed by the research which features my hometown, and where half of the action plays out when Mallory is approached by Susan Nel, based in the UK to find one of her missing twin sons, Scott. 4 and a half stars.
August 1, 2022
#Coldjustice – Ant Middleton
#Sphere
Ant Middleton is an interesting person; he was the frontman for Channel 4’s hit show: ‘SAS: Who dares wins’ and is the author of several bestselling nonfiction books based on his own experiences during his career in the armed forces where he achieved what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces, having served in the Special Boat Service, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal. This novel caught my eye for two reasons; it is his first attempt at fiction and part of the novel is set in South Africa.
Given the author’s background the plot summary will come as no surprise: the main character, simply referred to as Mallory, was part of the best of the best; a Special Forces leader. After a disastrous mission in Afghanistan, two of his men are dead and another in a coma after a serious brain injury. Mallory resigns, blaming himself for what happened, but keeps tabs on the young soldier in a coma. Then he meets the latter’s mother at the hospital; she is from South Africa, has recently lost her husband and is worried about her surviving son who has stopped communicating from South Africa. Mallory can hardly refuse to help find the missing son; especially since he needs redemption in respect of the condition of her other son.
Mallory is a typical superhero in physical terms and the novel is, as expected, a fast-paced read with several twists and turns, gunfights, fistfights, explosions, secret organizations, counterintelligence, subterfuge, and car chases. There is very little, if any character development; the focus is on action. The chapters are short; no time is wasted on long explanations and dialogue is relevant and to the point. The unravelling of the mystery was quite interesting, and a few hits came straight from left field. The last chapter, especially, caught me unaware; lovely twist, setting the table for a sequel. (And it is indeed on the way; titled ‘Red mist’.)
I was impressed with the depiction of the South African scenes, the choice of names and the description of settings. Research was obviously done properly and the relevant chapters were convincing and realistic.
Readers who prefer action rather than brain teasers and superheroes who talk with their fists rather than their cognitive abilities will definitely enjoy this novel. It is a quick, easy read, perfect for a winter evening.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#Uitdieperdsebek
#Sphere
Ant Middleton is an interesting person; he was the frontman for Channel 4’s hit show: ‘SAS: Who dares wins’ and is the author of several bestselling nonfiction books based on his own experiences during his career in the armed forces where he achieved what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces, having served in the Special Boat Service, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal. This novel caught my eye for two reasons; it is his first attempt at fiction and part of the novel is set in South Africa.
Given the author’s background the plot summary will come as no surprise: the main character, simply referred to as Mallory, was part of the best of the best; a Special Forces leader. After a disastrous mission in Afghanistan, two of his men are dead and another in a coma after a serious brain injury. Mallory resigns, blaming himself for what happened, but keeps tabs on the young soldier in a coma. Then he meets the latter’s mother at the hospital; she is from South Africa, has recently lost her husband and is worried about her surviving son who has stopped communicating from South Africa. Mallory can hardly refuse to help find the missing son; especially since he needs redemption in respect of the condition of her other son.
Mallory is a typical superhero in physical terms and the novel is, as expected, a fast-paced read with several twists and turns, gunfights, fistfights, explosions, secret organizations, counterintelligence, subterfuge, and car chases. There is very little, if any character development; the focus is on action. The chapters are short; no time is wasted on long explanations and dialogue is relevant and to the point. The unravelling of the mystery was quite interesting, and a few hits came straight from left field. The last chapter, especially, caught me unaware; lovely twist, setting the table for a sequel. (And it is indeed on the way; titled ‘Red mist’.)
I was impressed with the depiction of the South African scenes, the choice of names and the description of settings. Research was obviously done properly and the relevant chapters were convincing and realistic.
Readers who prefer action rather than brain teasers and superheroes who talk with their fists rather than their cognitive abilities will definitely enjoy this novel. It is a quick, easy read, perfect for a winter evening.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#Uitdieperdsebek
October 16, 2021
Meet Mallory, ex Special Forces soldier, a man with baggage and a temper. He’s seen a lot in his time in the forces and believe you me, it’s traumatic. But now he’s looking for a missing man and the local police aren’t the most helpful… missing adult men don’t seem to be treated as a concern.
As Mallory heads to South Africa, I got an blow by blow insight into his past traumas as the story jumped between timelines all held together by one man in a coma. Mallory’s loyalty to this man knows no bounds, putting his life on the line to find Donno’s brother up against some seriously dangerous people with unlimited reach and resources. Will Mallory find Scott? Will Donno wake up? I needed answers to both questions !!!
I really liked Mallory. He’s a reluctant investigator but he’s a damn good investigator. He doesnt like giving up, his tenacity is a credit to him. He gets the right balance of when to use his fists and when not to. And when he does, he’s someone you want on your side rather than your opponent.
Middleton’s first foray into fiction is a decent action thriller, ticked all the right boxes for me. Action packed and fast paced and a cliff hanger to boot. There had better be a follow up!!!!!
As Mallory heads to South Africa, I got an blow by blow insight into his past traumas as the story jumped between timelines all held together by one man in a coma. Mallory’s loyalty to this man knows no bounds, putting his life on the line to find Donno’s brother up against some seriously dangerous people with unlimited reach and resources. Will Mallory find Scott? Will Donno wake up? I needed answers to both questions !!!
I really liked Mallory. He’s a reluctant investigator but he’s a damn good investigator. He doesnt like giving up, his tenacity is a credit to him. He gets the right balance of when to use his fists and when not to. And when he does, he’s someone you want on your side rather than your opponent.
Middleton’s first foray into fiction is a decent action thriller, ticked all the right boxes for me. Action packed and fast paced and a cliff hanger to boot. There had better be a follow up!!!!!
October 14, 2021
Cold Justice’ by Ant Middleton is a first class read in this genre. I loved reading this book on the Pigeonhole app book club with my pigeonhole friends from around the world. Cold Justice’ with Mallory ex-Special Forces, a flawed protagonist is a very believable character. Set in Johannesburg, Ant Middleton’s picturesque knowledge of this city feels very real! His extremely good point of view narrative makes it very real; as if we are with him, wonderfully descriptive action scenes, making characters alive, their flaws, emotions, their personalities. Superb storyline with such a fast pace and explosive scenes, it’s so engrossing that I could have read it in one day. This is an extremely readable book. I would give 6 stars it’s so impressive. I look forward to the next.
February 22, 2024
3.5*
Overall, it was an enjoyable read. The first outing for Mallory, the ex special forces warrior, turned vigilante.
Not quite a 4 or 5 star as it didn't keep me enthralled, and some of the characters, especially the comedy villains, were a little far-fetched to be believable.
I'll give the second Mallory book a go shortly as I think the character has good potential. Just a little something missing in this first book I thought.
Not up there with Leathers Dan Shepherd or Flynns Mitch Rapp, but who is?
Overall, it was an enjoyable read. The first outing for Mallory, the ex special forces warrior, turned vigilante.
Not quite a 4 or 5 star as it didn't keep me enthralled, and some of the characters, especially the comedy villains, were a little far-fetched to be believable.
I'll give the second Mallory book a go shortly as I think the character has good potential. Just a little something missing in this first book I thought.
Not up there with Leathers Dan Shepherd or Flynns Mitch Rapp, but who is?
March 1, 2025
I didn't think I'd read, let alone enjoy a book by a TV personality on a reality show testing people for SAS, and being an elite special forces soldier himself, but there you go.
This was an edge of your seat thrill ride. Mallory has left the armed forces after a mission went horribly wrong. Visiting the surviving member of him team, Donno, who is in a coma, he meets Donno's mum. Her other son Scott is missing in Douth Africa. Cue a search and chase around the globe.
The last chapter sets up for a great sequel. Can't wait.
This was an edge of your seat thrill ride. Mallory has left the armed forces after a mission went horribly wrong. Visiting the surviving member of him team, Donno, who is in a coma, he meets Donno's mum. Her other son Scott is missing in Douth Africa. Cue a search and chase around the globe.
The last chapter sets up for a great sequel. Can't wait.
October 14, 2021
I absolutely loved this read. Fast paced, gripping and with humor thrown in.
I also appreciate that the violence wasn't too graphic which in some books of this genre it can be.
On the whole very well written with a good story to keep you guessing. I look forward to meeting Mallory in the next installment.
I also appreciate that the violence wasn't too graphic which in some books of this genre it can be.
On the whole very well written with a good story to keep you guessing. I look forward to meeting Mallory in the next installment.
November 2, 2022
While reading this book I was struck by the similarities with the Jack Reacher books but unlike Reacher who takes on every bad guy without getting a scratch Mallory is a lot more believable witch is why I thought this was a great read and I recommend any fan of Jack Reacher should read this as well
September 9, 2022
I like Ant from WDW bought the book not expecting much but was very impressed thought it was better than many Chris Ryan & other books written by ex special forces people . Admittedly like the average person I have no idea how close any of it is to real life but I enjoyed it anyway
April 3, 2023
First time I’ve read anything related to this genre, wasn’t expecting much, however I was pleasantly surprised. Yes it’s very generic, the mentally unstable ex-soldier wanting to make amends for his platoon dying in battle, blah blah. But it was well written and left the ending open for a sequel.
October 14, 2021
Fast paced, engaging and absolutely loved it! Loved Mallory as a main character and the ending left me gagging for the next one in the instalment…. Surely there must be one??
October 22, 2021
Ant’s first fiction book and a fantastic book it is well worth the wait I hope this is the first of many
October 12, 2021
Chris Ryan, Andy McNab, Bear Grylls, are the most recognisable former SAS who've turned fiction writers. Joining them is Ant Middleton best known for channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins.
SYNOPSIS: Mallory, a former member of the special forces, is burnt out. After a mission to grab a High Value Target (hvt) goes wrong, Mallory consumed by guilt, is drifting through life with no purpose. He spends his time visiting a brother in arms who was injured in the aforementioned mission. While visiting at the hospital, Mallory is approached by the fellow soldiers mother. She wants Mallory to find her other son who has gone missing in South Africa. Can Mallory find redemption, a new purpose, were he will need every ounce of training, to rescue his friends brother, and get out alive.
REVIEW: From the start your thrown into Mallory's life of guilt. You feel for this broken man, who is bearing an unbearable guilt that he has no way of unloading, although a quick punch up in the local bar, helps a little. You understand why, although reluctantly, he agrees to try an find his friends brother. Redemption, purpose, a release of guilt and anger are the main motivations for bullish approach to the task in hand.
Throw in a kidnapping, gun fights, a chase through alligator territory and a final showdown, this a thrill ride from beginning to end. And the ending sets up a twist that will no doubt be the main storyline for the next book. But there's just something missing. It's not quite there, the elusive element that doesn't make me fully invested into the story.
You take Lee Childs character, Jack Reacher, and straight away, you are Reacher, every punch, kick or headbutt dished out, your the one doing it and feeling it. I just don't get that feeling with Mallory. I'm looking on from a distance, not there in the middle of it.
It's probably unfair to compare Lee Child, he's had years and many books to get Reacher that way. I truly hope Middleton can discover that element for his character. It's about time that we have a UK version of Reacher, Mallory can be, I want him to be, hopefully we get that as the character grows in the next book. I truly wish Middleton all the good fortune he deserves, to make it happen.
VERDICT: 3.5***/5 My star rating doesn't reflect badly on what is a brilliant thrill ride of a read, for me there's something just missing, it's not quite on the centre of the target. That said however, I will be coming back for more, to see if Mallory’s character grows into series that
My thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK
SYNOPSIS: Mallory, a former member of the special forces, is burnt out. After a mission to grab a High Value Target (hvt) goes wrong, Mallory consumed by guilt, is drifting through life with no purpose. He spends his time visiting a brother in arms who was injured in the aforementioned mission. While visiting at the hospital, Mallory is approached by the fellow soldiers mother. She wants Mallory to find her other son who has gone missing in South Africa. Can Mallory find redemption, a new purpose, were he will need every ounce of training, to rescue his friends brother, and get out alive.
REVIEW: From the start your thrown into Mallory's life of guilt. You feel for this broken man, who is bearing an unbearable guilt that he has no way of unloading, although a quick punch up in the local bar, helps a little. You understand why, although reluctantly, he agrees to try an find his friends brother. Redemption, purpose, a release of guilt and anger are the main motivations for bullish approach to the task in hand.
Throw in a kidnapping, gun fights, a chase through alligator territory and a final showdown, this a thrill ride from beginning to end. And the ending sets up a twist that will no doubt be the main storyline for the next book. But there's just something missing. It's not quite there, the elusive element that doesn't make me fully invested into the story.
You take Lee Childs character, Jack Reacher, and straight away, you are Reacher, every punch, kick or headbutt dished out, your the one doing it and feeling it. I just don't get that feeling with Mallory. I'm looking on from a distance, not there in the middle of it.
It's probably unfair to compare Lee Child, he's had years and many books to get Reacher that way. I truly hope Middleton can discover that element for his character. It's about time that we have a UK version of Reacher, Mallory can be, I want him to be, hopefully we get that as the character grows in the next book. I truly wish Middleton all the good fortune he deserves, to make it happen.
VERDICT: 3.5***/5 My star rating doesn't reflect badly on what is a brilliant thrill ride of a read, for me there's something just missing, it's not quite on the centre of the target. That said however, I will be coming back for more, to see if Mallory’s character grows into series that
My thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK
September 29, 2021
Love, love, loved this book! Well done Ant Middleton! And thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy.
Mallory is the next Jack Reacher. Ex military with plenty of baggage, looking for a good cause not only to keep himself out of trouble but to help ease a guilty conscience. His exploits take us to the streets of Johannesburg, the relative quiet of Birmingham and get down and dirty in the swamps of New Orleans. Throw in some flashbacks to Afghanistan and you’re never far from the next piece of action.
This book moves at a lightening pace and is lived, not just imagined. I hope this is the start of a series of Mallory books, there’s so much scope for more and I’m sure the author won’t run out of material any time soon.
Mallory is the next Jack Reacher. Ex military with plenty of baggage, looking for a good cause not only to keep himself out of trouble but to help ease a guilty conscience. His exploits take us to the streets of Johannesburg, the relative quiet of Birmingham and get down and dirty in the swamps of New Orleans. Throw in some flashbacks to Afghanistan and you’re never far from the next piece of action.
This book moves at a lightening pace and is lived, not just imagined. I hope this is the start of a series of Mallory books, there’s so much scope for more and I’m sure the author won’t run out of material any time soon.
October 12, 2021
Ant Middleton’s previous self-help books have mostly been self-congratulatory exercises in money-making, and now this book is his first foray into novel writing.
This is a very formulaic thriller - lone wolf gets thrown out of army, becomes a one man crusader for justice and hurts a lot of comic-book baddies - which offers nothing new to the well-worn genre other than more of the same, but has some exciting moments.
If you have ever hankered after joining the SAS and you like books about hardcases knocking seven bells out of other hardcases, then you will love this book. It is not a classic of the genre and has nothing you haven’t seen before, but it is competently written and will scratch your thriller itch.
This is a very formulaic thriller - lone wolf gets thrown out of army, becomes a one man crusader for justice and hurts a lot of comic-book baddies - which offers nothing new to the well-worn genre other than more of the same, but has some exciting moments.
If you have ever hankered after joining the SAS and you like books about hardcases knocking seven bells out of other hardcases, then you will love this book. It is not a classic of the genre and has nothing you haven’t seen before, but it is competently written and will scratch your thriller itch.
October 17, 2021
Really 4.5 stars
This is Ant's first fiction book and it was a very good effort.
This isn't my usual genre but as it was available on the Pigeonhole I thought I'd give it a go.
This was a good, fast paced action thriller with well written, rounded characters and a good smattering of humour.
Mallory is not long in "civvy street", having left the military as he struggles to deal with the aftermath of a disastrous mission in Afghanistan. He lost several of his team and is visiting the remaining team member, Donovan, who is in the ICU in the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham in an induced coma due to the brain injury he suffered in the incident.
"Donno" is originally from South Africa and his mum approaches Mallory for help as she is worried about his brother, Scott, who she has been unable to contact for several weeks. Is he in trouble with drugs/gangs? Has he been kidnapped? Mallory (reluctantly) heads to South Africa to investigate as he feels he owes Donno as he struggles with his feelings about the incident and PTSD in general.
After he starts investigating in Johannesburg, Mallory realises it is definitely something more than a drugs/gang thing or simple kidnapping. We follow Mallory across three continents as he races to discover the truth and save his friend's family.
As this was available to the South African contingent of "Pigeons" I was able to see from their comments that Ant had done extensive research and work to make the South African set parts of the book (setting, etc) as realistic as possible.
Ant clearly used his experience for the action sequences which meant they were on the whole believable without being overly dramatic/far fetched.
Was also pleased to see that Ant did not fall into the male author trap of over-sexualising the female characters (e.g. Graves, Ivy).
Found it amazing that I got through the whole book and I still don't know Mallory's first name!
Will definitely be reading the next in the series, highly recommended. With thanks to Ant and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity.
This is Ant's first fiction book and it was a very good effort.
This isn't my usual genre but as it was available on the Pigeonhole I thought I'd give it a go.
This was a good, fast paced action thriller with well written, rounded characters and a good smattering of humour.
Mallory is not long in "civvy street", having left the military as he struggles to deal with the aftermath of a disastrous mission in Afghanistan. He lost several of his team and is visiting the remaining team member, Donovan, who is in the ICU in the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham in an induced coma due to the brain injury he suffered in the incident.
"Donno" is originally from South Africa and his mum approaches Mallory for help as she is worried about his brother, Scott, who she has been unable to contact for several weeks. Is he in trouble with drugs/gangs? Has he been kidnapped? Mallory (reluctantly) heads to South Africa to investigate as he feels he owes Donno as he struggles with his feelings about the incident and PTSD in general.
After he starts investigating in Johannesburg, Mallory realises it is definitely something more than a drugs/gang thing or simple kidnapping. We follow Mallory across three continents as he races to discover the truth and save his friend's family.
As this was available to the South African contingent of "Pigeons" I was able to see from their comments that Ant had done extensive research and work to make the South African set parts of the book (setting, etc) as realistic as possible.
Ant clearly used his experience for the action sequences which meant they were on the whole believable without being overly dramatic/far fetched.
Was also pleased to see that Ant did not fall into the male author trap of over-sexualising the female characters (e.g. Graves, Ivy).
Found it amazing that I got through the whole book and I still don't know Mallory's first name!
Will definitely be reading the next in the series, highly recommended. With thanks to Ant and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity.
October 14, 2021
This was not my usual read, but I really enjoyed it. The pace was fast and the writing excellent. The descriptions of Johannesburg really brought the city to life. The characters were well written and the main character, Mallory, was strong, kind and interesting, with shoulders big enough to carry off the story.
This is basically the story of Mallory after he leaves Special Forces, the reason for leaving and what he did next. Mallory is back in Britain after a stint in Afghanistan left him without a team. Mallory goes to visit Donno, a member of his team, in hospital in a coma. When he is there, Donno’s mother asks him to do her a favour and find her other son, Scott, who she hasn’t been able to contact for three weeks. Scott is still in South Africa. Reluctantly, Mallory takes on the task and goes to Johannesburg to find Scott.
I’m sure he would have turned it down if he had known how complex the task was, and how his involvement could lead to his death and the death of Donno’s whole family. The story flits from South Africa, to America and back to Birmingham, England. The description of each place is excellent, really well detailed and you feel like you could be there. I really didn’t expect such great writing.
The action is detailed superbly, benefitting greatly from Ant’s own combat experience. It was detailed enough for me and not over the top. Balanced just right in my view. The pace of the novel was perfect and the tension kept up from start to finish. I’m sure action thriller fans will be overjoyed at this book. I know I’m definitely waiting for Mallory’s next adventure.
This is basically the story of Mallory after he leaves Special Forces, the reason for leaving and what he did next. Mallory is back in Britain after a stint in Afghanistan left him without a team. Mallory goes to visit Donno, a member of his team, in hospital in a coma. When he is there, Donno’s mother asks him to do her a favour and find her other son, Scott, who she hasn’t been able to contact for three weeks. Scott is still in South Africa. Reluctantly, Mallory takes on the task and goes to Johannesburg to find Scott.
I’m sure he would have turned it down if he had known how complex the task was, and how his involvement could lead to his death and the death of Donno’s whole family. The story flits from South Africa, to America and back to Birmingham, England. The description of each place is excellent, really well detailed and you feel like you could be there. I really didn’t expect such great writing.
The action is detailed superbly, benefitting greatly from Ant’s own combat experience. It was detailed enough for me and not over the top. Balanced just right in my view. The pace of the novel was perfect and the tension kept up from start to finish. I’m sure action thriller fans will be overjoyed at this book. I know I’m definitely waiting for Mallory’s next adventure.
September 26, 2022
I have read Ant Middleton's books before, but only his biographies. This is his first book as a fictional writer and I thought it was great, really suspenseful and a definite page turner.
In this book, the main character is Mallory, his best friend Donno, is in hospital in a Coma, after they were in the special forces together and Mallory made a mistake, meaning Donno ended up this way. This is something Mallory deeply regrets and he visits him in hospital every month. One time when he is visiting, Donno's mum approaches Mallory and she tells him that she is worried about the safety of her son, not Donno, her other son Scott. She hasn't seen him for 17 days and she is concerned and wants Mallory to help. Reluctantly, as he has never done anything like this before, he agrees to try and help her find him.
This leads to Mallory going to South Africa, to the place where Scott was last seen, and try to find out where he is and if he is in danger. Short chapters which personally I like, very suspenseful and encourages you to read on. Mallory feels he owes this manhunt to Donno's mum, and the search for Scott reveals many different twists and turns. Scott and Donno's dad died in a tragic accident a little while before Donno got hurt, could the death of Bartho and Scott's disappearance be connected? This is what Mallory has to find out, when he realises all it not as it first seemed. Scott has got himself involved in something he shouldn't and Mallory has to uncover the facts and find him.
Really good read.
In this book, the main character is Mallory, his best friend Donno, is in hospital in a Coma, after they were in the special forces together and Mallory made a mistake, meaning Donno ended up this way. This is something Mallory deeply regrets and he visits him in hospital every month. One time when he is visiting, Donno's mum approaches Mallory and she tells him that she is worried about the safety of her son, not Donno, her other son Scott. She hasn't seen him for 17 days and she is concerned and wants Mallory to help. Reluctantly, as he has never done anything like this before, he agrees to try and help her find him.
This leads to Mallory going to South Africa, to the place where Scott was last seen, and try to find out where he is and if he is in danger. Short chapters which personally I like, very suspenseful and encourages you to read on. Mallory feels he owes this manhunt to Donno's mum, and the search for Scott reveals many different twists and turns. Scott and Donno's dad died in a tragic accident a little while before Donno got hurt, could the death of Bartho and Scott's disappearance be connected? This is what Mallory has to find out, when he realises all it not as it first seemed. Scott has got himself involved in something he shouldn't and Mallory has to uncover the facts and find him.
Really good read.
October 18, 2021
This is not a genre I would normally read, however it was offered on pigeonhole, and the author is from my city, so I couldn't resist it.
I wasn't disappointed. The hero of the story, Mallory, ex special forces, is employed to travel to South Africa, to discover the whereabouts of the brother of his comatose army friend who has disappeared. His army training comes in very useful when he gets embroiled in the murky underworld of some wealthy and very dangerous criminals.
The book is well researched as well as drawing on Middleton's experiences so we really feel like we are in Johannesburg, exploring it along with Mallory. Likewise the scenes in Louisiana are visual and convincing along with the flashbacks of action in Afghanistan.
Mallory himself is portrayed as a complex character so the reader is not alienated from his violent actions. He is flawed, probably suffering ptsd, as well as feeling responsibility for his friend Donno's continuing condition. This guilt serves as the impetus for accepting Susan, Donno's mother pleas to find her wayward other son.
Fast paced, compelling and a real thriller, engaging from beginning to end. I hope this us just the beginning of a Mallory series. If so, then as his writing matures, the series with be a winner for Middleton.
I wasn't disappointed. The hero of the story, Mallory, ex special forces, is employed to travel to South Africa, to discover the whereabouts of the brother of his comatose army friend who has disappeared. His army training comes in very useful when he gets embroiled in the murky underworld of some wealthy and very dangerous criminals.
The book is well researched as well as drawing on Middleton's experiences so we really feel like we are in Johannesburg, exploring it along with Mallory. Likewise the scenes in Louisiana are visual and convincing along with the flashbacks of action in Afghanistan.
Mallory himself is portrayed as a complex character so the reader is not alienated from his violent actions. He is flawed, probably suffering ptsd, as well as feeling responsibility for his friend Donno's continuing condition. This guilt serves as the impetus for accepting Susan, Donno's mother pleas to find her wayward other son.
Fast paced, compelling and a real thriller, engaging from beginning to end. I hope this us just the beginning of a Mallory series. If so, then as his writing matures, the series with be a winner for Middleton.
October 23, 2021
The book opens in Faryab Province, Afghanistan
Six months ago when the hero of the story Mallory and his team are making plans to enter a compound where they have information that Anwar Salim an enemy commander will be holding a meeting with Omar Massoud one of his top men. We learn that when they ‘GO’ into a planned attack it is called Hell Hour.
We move on to the present time in Birmingham and we find Mallory in a bar trying not to get into a fight, which he ultimately does and ends up in a prison cell for the night. He recalls Hell Hour in Faryab Province, Afghanistan when their plans didn’t go as planned, and several of his team had been killed although vitally important information was secured. One of his team Donno is in hospital where he has been lying in a coma since their attack on the compound. Mallory blames himself for the fiasco that killed and wounded his team.
We move backwards and forwards in the timeline to Afghanistan and then back to the present time outlining what went wrong during Hell Hour.
Whilst visiting Donno in hospital Mallory meets his mother Susan Nel. Who tells Mallory that her other son Scott who lives in SA is missing. She asks Mallory to find him for her.
What follows is sequence of exciting twists and turns with Mallory travelling to SA to look for Scott and ending up being chased by a group of ex military men on a mission.
I just couldn’t put this book down it is brilliantly written with a great storyline. Thank you Pigeonhole and Ant Middleton for the opportunity to read Cold Justice.
Six months ago when the hero of the story Mallory and his team are making plans to enter a compound where they have information that Anwar Salim an enemy commander will be holding a meeting with Omar Massoud one of his top men. We learn that when they ‘GO’ into a planned attack it is called Hell Hour.
We move on to the present time in Birmingham and we find Mallory in a bar trying not to get into a fight, which he ultimately does and ends up in a prison cell for the night. He recalls Hell Hour in Faryab Province, Afghanistan when their plans didn’t go as planned, and several of his team had been killed although vitally important information was secured. One of his team Donno is in hospital where he has been lying in a coma since their attack on the compound. Mallory blames himself for the fiasco that killed and wounded his team.
We move backwards and forwards in the timeline to Afghanistan and then back to the present time outlining what went wrong during Hell Hour.
Whilst visiting Donno in hospital Mallory meets his mother Susan Nel. Who tells Mallory that her other son Scott who lives in SA is missing. She asks Mallory to find him for her.
What follows is sequence of exciting twists and turns with Mallory travelling to SA to look for Scott and ending up being chased by a group of ex military men on a mission.
I just couldn’t put this book down it is brilliantly written with a great storyline. Thank you Pigeonhole and Ant Middleton for the opportunity to read Cold Justice.
June 10, 2022
Cold Justice is Ant Middleton’s debut fiction novel which features a former special forces operator by the name of Mallory who is flooded by his own self guilt. He has anger issues and isn’t a guy to mess with.
When Ant announced this book, I was stoked! I loved SAS and think Ant is a great bloke. I’ve read books by former operatives such as Ollie Ollerton who Ant worked with in SAS and Jack Carr’s James Reece series. I wanted to see if this was any different from those. Answer to that is yes
Mallory comes across a mother in need. A mum who’s son served with Mallory, he flies across the globe to help her other son who is dire need of help.
As he navigates his way through the tough streets of Joborg, the slippery swaps of Louisiana and home, he uncovers something that could change the future.
Ant promised it would be action packed and he didn’t let me down on that. It was fast paced, the plot got better and better as you turned the page. Also that ending! Holy dooly!
Looking forward to Res Mist later this year!
When Ant announced this book, I was stoked! I loved SAS and think Ant is a great bloke. I’ve read books by former operatives such as Ollie Ollerton who Ant worked with in SAS and Jack Carr’s James Reece series. I wanted to see if this was any different from those. Answer to that is yes
Mallory comes across a mother in need. A mum who’s son served with Mallory, he flies across the globe to help her other son who is dire need of help.
As he navigates his way through the tough streets of Joborg, the slippery swaps of Louisiana and home, he uncovers something that could change the future.
Ant promised it would be action packed and he didn’t let me down on that. It was fast paced, the plot got better and better as you turned the page. Also that ending! Holy dooly!
Looking forward to Res Mist later this year!
October 17, 2021
This book was available on Pigeonhole, and so I thought I’d give it a go, despite not being a fan of the author. I was expecting it to be pretty shallow, not particularly well written, and to give up after a few chapters.
I was wrong.
This was a really good story, fast paced, action packed, thoughtful and yes, a bit violent, but you can skim over those bits if they’re not really for you.
If you’re a fan of Jack Reacher, you’ll probably enjoy this. Mallory is a recently retired SAS soldier, who agrees to help out the family of one of his colleagues. The story spans across the UK, South Africa and the USA. And at the risk of giving away spoilers, it looks like this might be the first in a series featuring Mallory. I’ll definitely look out for the next one.
I was wrong.
This was a really good story, fast paced, action packed, thoughtful and yes, a bit violent, but you can skim over those bits if they’re not really for you.
If you’re a fan of Jack Reacher, you’ll probably enjoy this. Mallory is a recently retired SAS soldier, who agrees to help out the family of one of his colleagues. The story spans across the UK, South Africa and the USA. And at the risk of giving away spoilers, it looks like this might be the first in a series featuring Mallory. I’ll definitely look out for the next one.
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