AMOK

I discovered Barry Eisler’s books years ago. My introduction was Killing Rain which is now titled Redemption Games. I loved the John Rain series and although, I enjoyed John Rain, Dox stole the show and quickly became my favorite character. I loved his “aww shucks” attitude paired with his killer sniping skills. I always wanted more of him in the Rain books and hoped that one day, Dox would get his own book. Dox (Carl) has also appeared in the Livia Lone series as well. In Amok, Eisler takes readers back to Dox’s early days.

1990

Dox, a marine and CIA contractor has returned to Texas to help his mother and sisters. His father is up for parole. But there is a secret war going on in Southeast Asia, and Dox is about to learn a few lessons. Some eye-opening lessons. He has been asked to ‘handle’ Isobel, a young doctor who is hiding information that those in power do not want out. Like all Eisler books, there is a bad guy who is thrown in to make things interesting, tense, and exciting. Eisler also knows how to write great fighting and action scenes. He keeps me on my toes and turning the pages.

Eisler has always impressed me with his research and writing skills. He blends facts/history with his books to make them more believable and tense. Going back to the beginning gives readers a glimpse into where Dox began and who he became the Dox readers grew to love in the John Rain books.

Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.