An Honorable Assassin
By Steve Hamilton
Release Date: August 27, 2024
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3 Stars - It's been a long wait on this third entry to the Nick Mason saga and maybe it was a little too long. This book had the feel of a project that didn't quite know where it was going. Hamilton has an effortless writing style that makes him easy to read. Lots of dialouge, solid but quick descriptions, and a very vivid voice. I also liked the unusual setting and some things about the plot set up. This whole story felt a bit surface level though. Nick I think was better developed in the previous books so maybe I should have re-read or this is better back to back. The side characters I never really clicked with. Nick's family is in danger, but we don't get very close to them so it was hard to feel the tension. His missions are constantly compromised to the point it's almost comical. There was a very nice side story about him saving a child but it was kinda buried in the craziness of everything else. Despite all the confusion and characters to keep track of, it's a fun read if you want something like the James Bond movie version of a book.
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