Fearless by M. W. Craven

I was sceptical when he claimed that he had a rare recessive genetic disorder called Urbach-Wiethe disease. On rare occasions, the opposite happens making him immune to fear. Ben Koenig was a marshal. He was with the Special Operations Group of the government who hunted the bad guys. He'd survived an international contract for six years. His character is the perfect leading male. Pragmatic, dangerous and good at hand-to-hand combat.

But someone's gone to a great deal of trouble to find him. On doing a favour for a friend tracking down his missing daughter, he must stay low or the $5mil bounty on his head is still ongoing.

I've enjoyed this book so much. With Ben's witty humour, well-drawn characters, and suspenseful scenes, I think no one has ever done it quite like Fearless. The abduction is somehow linked to an illegal operation which completely cinematic thrill and no correct moral positions are needed. 4.5 ⭐️

Thanks to @definitelybooks #pansing for the review copy. Opinions are my own 💙

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Argylle by Elly Conway

Argyle is a stunning debut spy thriller by Elly Conway. It is fast-paced and almost perfectly plotted. It brings readers into the colourful exploration of the undercover world of espionage and the world of betrayal.

Aubrey Argylle has been living in tropical backwater, Myanmar as a tour guide after the death of his parents. He accepted the CIA's offer and received intensive training as a secret agent. He is good at everything he does and is a consummate professional when it comes to fighting bad guys.

His first mission is to steal a priceless bracelet that belongs to Russian Presidential, Vasily Federor, a man who is known as the greatest threat to world stability. He travels around the world to stop the machinations of over-the-top villains. I do find the notion of period-set crime fiction captivating, especially during the rumour about the discovery of the Amber Room which inspired a series of treasure hunts. I love the idea of some shared universe between Bond and Jones embedded with today's world! 4.5 ⭐️

Thanks to @times.reads and @putrifariza for the review copy. My opinions are my own 💙 

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The Final Curtain by Keigo Higashino

In this emotional and intertwined story, Detective Kaga and his cousin, Detective Mitsumiya once again worked together on an investigation of Michiko Oshitani who was found dead by strangled in an apartment. The tenant of the apartment was a man named Mutsua Koshikawa who had a previous identity as Sunichi Watabe. He had a long-term relationship with Kaga's mother. Several days before, there was a murder of a homeless man with the same method of killing before he was burned. They tried to establish a connection between the two crimes and look from different perspectives.

The perpetrator was a damaged character who chose to hurt people in retaliation yet so understandable.  While working on the hypothesis, Kaga was convinced that his mother's mysterious death sixteen years ago would put his mind at ease.

This is the fourth instalment of the Detective Saga series that can be read as standalone. For the most part, I finally get a picture of Kaga's private life. He has maintained the veracity of his past lives since childhood. He has had enough of life because he was just born that way, confronting his reticence. 5 ⭐️

Thanks to @definitelybooks #pansing for the review copy. My opinions are my own 💙

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