by Matthew Quirk
Mulholland Books
March 2016
Can there be such a thing as too much page-turning action? Cold Barrel Zero comes as close to the edge as possible - but manages to keep its great story and intriguing plot.
What's different about this book
Before reading Quick's newest release, I saw the mentions of this being a page-turner. I always take that with some skepticism. But indeed this book does begin fast, continues fast, and doesn't stop the action until the last sentences. Somehow the author manages to string enough narrative among those episodes of action to set the context and develop characters, but the reader is far too engaged in what's happening to notice. I did wonder if the final plot twist was just o-n-e t-o-o many, though. Great story, a few unexpected twists, and a generally enjoyable read.
What I'll do now that I've read it
This will be a sure addition to our adult fiction library collections - it will intrigue and entertain patrons that look for a strong politico-military underdog that wins nobly. And I'll be glad to book-talk this book to readers eager to be quickly drawn into some action.
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