Special Agent Vin Cooper of the Office of Special Investigations along with his current partner, Hector Gomez, a Texas Ranger were on the trail of Senior Airman Angus Whelt who had gone AWOL from his air force base – rattling along in a vehicle not designed to cross the rough terrain, Whelt was getting away from them on his motor cycle. As they approached the border of Mexico, it seemed they would catch him after all – but no, the previously cut gap in the wire fence and the one finger salute Whelt sent them from the top of the hill, then the subsequent collision with a deep ditch – he was long gone when they managed to scramble from the badly damaged vehicle.

When Vin and Hector were notified of the dreadful events which had just occurred at a small airport in El Paso, Texas, Vin was ordered there immediately. The subsequent investigation of the horrors which had transpired, leaving airport personnel as well as civilians dead would begin the most dangerous mission that Vin had ever found himself involved in. The chilling psychopath who enjoyed inflicting pain, the drug cartel led by another madman – one who was seemingly one step ahead of the authorities continually – this was just part of OSI Vin Cooper’s terrifying introduction into the world of the drug lord of Juarez. As the action heated up, the clock was ticking faster, faster… Vin realized he had himself in way too deeply this time.

This is an extremely fast paced full on action thriller! Vic Cooper is a tough, fit and dedicated man, one who had the grit and determination to attempt to rid the world of the evil he found himself up against. And of course, being fiction his tough guy persona shone through. If you love action packed, no room to breathe thrillers, this is a great one to sink your teeth into. This is my first by Aussie author David Rollins, but it won’t be my last. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review.