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Accountability
Leo Priest served fifteen years imprisonment for a crime that he did not commit. It wasn't the first time that he heard an inmate claiming innocence. You serve long enough, and you discover everyone inside is innocent. Including Butcher Morgan, a brute of man who had been recorded on video murdering three of his drinking partners after an argument at a local pub. Behind the tall walls and iron bars the notion of innocence is considered by inmates as something of a joke. Something that had nothing to do with reality. Not that he had been given much of an opportunity to discuss his predicament with many others. Not initially anyway. Powerful people dictated the terms of his incarceration and treatment. A solitary cell the only contact time between him and other inmates limited to the exercise yard and mealtimes
As a former British army soldier with a specialized skill set relating to survival, he had dealt with initial physical threats encountered in the exercise yard swiftly and memorably. Over time within the prison community, he quickly found himself respected by all those around him including the prison staff.
However, after fifteen years his self-confidence began to slip as he acknowledged time had taken its toll. Mothballed in a confined environment did nothing to placate his fears that he had lost his edge. It wasn’t that he did not exercise as much as possible or continue to train his martial arts technique. Yet, nothing he did could overcome his aging. Upon his release aged forty-five he was well aware the army categorized him as over the hill. The edge he had owned during his twenties and thirties dulled.
Stepping out of prison into the fresh air prompted a dilemma with just two choices. Hunt down the real killer or move to another country and put the past behind him.
As a former British army soldier with a specialized skill set relating to survival, he had dealt with initial physical threats encountered in the exercise yard swiftly and memorably. Over time within the prison community, he quickly found himself respected by all those around him including the prison staff.
However, after fifteen years his self-confidence began to slip as he acknowledged time had taken its toll. Mothballed in a confined environment did nothing to placate his fears that he had lost his edge. It wasn’t that he did not exercise as much as possible or continue to train his martial arts technique. Yet, nothing he did could overcome his aging. Upon his release aged forty-five he was well aware the army categorized him as over the hill. The edge he had owned during his twenties and thirties dulled.
Stepping out of prison into the fresh air prompted a dilemma with just two choices. Hunt down the real killer or move to another country and put the past behind him.
108 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2021
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January 12, 2022
Summary
Accountability is an action thriller by Bob Price. Leo Priest spent 15 years of his life in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, and worst, the higher authorities knew about it. He was given money and 24 hours to get out of the country, so he has a choice to live peacefully and start a new life, or find the real murderer to redeem himself.
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This was such a short and fast read! I rarely finished a book in one sitting and I finished this one in two hours! I think, not knowing whether or not Leo could prove his innocence, how he’s going to do it, and what danger awaits him, considering that he’s up against someone powerful enough to get away with a crime, was what made me keep on reading this book until I finally finished it.
I like that it’s fast-paced, the flow was smooth, and the narrative was well-written. However, I think the storyline was quite common. Nevertheless, the theme's familiarity made it an easy read, but I would've given it a perfect rating if there was an astounding twist, or if the main lead had a mysterious appeal.
Overall, I’m giving this book 4 out of 5 stars. It’s entertaining, and anyone can enjoy reading it in one sitting. I recommend this book to readers who like action thrillers.
Accountability is an action thriller by Bob Price. Leo Priest spent 15 years of his life in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, and worst, the higher authorities knew about it. He was given money and 24 hours to get out of the country, so he has a choice to live peacefully and start a new life, or find the real murderer to redeem himself.
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This was such a short and fast read! I rarely finished a book in one sitting and I finished this one in two hours! I think, not knowing whether or not Leo could prove his innocence, how he’s going to do it, and what danger awaits him, considering that he’s up against someone powerful enough to get away with a crime, was what made me keep on reading this book until I finally finished it.
I like that it’s fast-paced, the flow was smooth, and the narrative was well-written. However, I think the storyline was quite common. Nevertheless, the theme's familiarity made it an easy read, but I would've given it a perfect rating if there was an astounding twist, or if the main lead had a mysterious appeal.
Overall, I’m giving this book 4 out of 5 stars. It’s entertaining, and anyone can enjoy reading it in one sitting. I recommend this book to readers who like action thrillers.
December 24, 2021
Leo Priest has been in prison for 15 years -- for a crime he did not commit, and his boss knew he was innocent! Now those who did nothing to help him will have to pay. An action-packed thriller with a great ending. I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley and the opinions expressed are my own.
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