Rating: 4/5
Review: A good, involving thriller
I thought this was a very good book. It is well written, carefully researched and very gripping in the end.
Chris Morgan Jones writes of what he knows - the world of industrial intelligence, in which he has worked for many years - and it shows very clearly in the narrative. The story involves the attempt to unmask the criminal activities of a billionaire Russian oil oligarch. It is detailed, intricate and in a way it is slow-paced, but I found it involving and convincing and I never felt bored or that the story was dragging. There is a limited amount of action and certainly no fast car chases, but a growing sense of menace and an interesting (and illuminating) story made this a gripping thriller. I also found the denouement very plausible, which is something of a rarity and a real bonus in a thriller.
Jones's characters are generally believable and his prose is excellent: straightforward, unflashy and very readable. There is some rather heavy-handed stuff about What Is Really Important In Life, but overall I thought this an involving, interesting and enjoyable read. Recommended.
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