Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 10/30/2014 + 1223 more book reviews

Another solid thriller from Hunter. This one introduces Ray Cruz, a USMC sniper serving in Afghanistan, who has been ordered to take out an Islam warlord, Ibrahim Zarzi, known as the "Beheader." But before he can do so, he and his spotter are attacked by a group of well-trained mercenaries and his mission goes uncompleted. In the mean time, the Beheader has supposedly changed alliances and is now working with the U.S. and is the front-runner to be the next Afghan president. But Cruz wants to complete his mission and sends a message that he intends to do so. Swagger is called in by the FBI as and adviser to try to counter Cruz's moves against Zarzi. As usual, all is not as it seems and it turns out that Cruz bears a strong resemblance to Earl Swagger, Bob's father. I think Cruz in another great character coming from Hunter -- a younger Bob Lee -- and the next Hunter novel focuses on Cruz - Soft Target. Looking forward to reading it!

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