Strange religious murders and an ailing Preacher are the
focus of the latest Carson Ryder novel which sees the welcome return of his old
partner, Harry Nautilis.
Newly retired Nautilis is employed as a driver / bodyguard
by an up-and-coming tv preacher who is soon summoned to stand in for the sickly
veteran. This takes Harry to Miami where he soon teams up with his old buddy
Ryder as they compare notes and attempt to solve the latest series of grisly
murders.
Jack Kerley took a chance when he decided to relocate his
novel series from Alabama to Miami. Uprooting the main character and
surrounding him with new faces was a test for even the most loyal fan.
For the most part it has worked as the Miami novels have
been fresh but the absence of Nautilis has been noticeable and his
re-introduction brings a much needed grounding to the Ryder series v.2. The
promotion of Carson’s enigmatic brother Jeremy to a regular character is also
welcome.
12 books in and these books remain as intriguing and
entertaining as ever but I wouldn’t recommend The Apostle as either a starting
point or a stand alone novel. Start right back to the beginning with The
Hundredth Man or join the Miami series with The Death Box to get the most from
The Apostle.
Visit www.jackkerley.com
for more information on the author and his books.
Ric’s Rating: Highly Recommended
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