Right from the start, you know Seumas Gallacher means business! This book is not for the faint hearted. The Violin Man's Legacy is a fast paced, no nonsense thriller which has all the ingredients you could possibly want from an action story. No complicated plot here. The main character - ex SAS man Jack Calder - is instantly likeable and you get to know more about him and his formative years quickly, described with surprising gentleness given the tough introduction.
In a James Bond style plot, the action doesn't let up for a moment. There are plenty of merciless executions, jetting around the globe on the trail of the villains - marvellous scenery descriptions particularly of Hong Kong - and of course there is time for a bit of passion too.
This was a very satisfying first book. I look forward to the next one!
Just dropped by to say hello and to check out your review of Dear Seumas' book. Nice , really nice review!
ReplyDeleteHello! This is a nice surprise! I don't do much when it comes to blogging. The last thing I put on here was the speech I did for Dad's funeral.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you liked the review. I really enjoyed the book and thought it was the least I could do. I'm currently on the bus on my way home from work feeling guilty as I should have walked!