There’s only one sure way to stop a terrorist… Salome’s own twisted vengeance mean the end for Leine and everyone she loves?
From London to Edinburgh to the City of Angels, Salome’s making a comeback—and that comeback includes killing Leine.
★★★★★What readers are saying★★★★★
“Wow, just wow. That’s it, done: review over. Nothing more to say…just wow! Speechlessness aside, Berkom has pulled it out of the bag again with her female Bond: spunky heroine, Leine Basso. A white-knuckle ride from start to finish in her quest to find and end one heinous life-devastating terrorist.” ~ CNK Book Reviews
“This is yet another cracking Leine thriller. Action and suspense all the way through. If you like the others you’ll love this. Highly recommended.” ~ Silver Surfer, Goodreads
“…I was fearful that some of the good guys weren’t going to make it, either Leine or one or more of the people she loves the most. Telling you whether my fears were justified or not would be a spoiler, so I won’t. You’ll have to find out for yourself.” ~ Books and Pals Book Reviews
“Wow, if you like action adventure stories then you will love this book.” ~ Julie Howard, Goodreads
“Fantastic action. Just grab your seat and hold on.” ~ Michael Arnold, Goodreads
“Bottom line: if you enjoy enthralling plots, high-octane action, exotic locales, and an intelligent and supremely capable heroine (Leine kicks a**), you will love this series.” ~ Kim, Goodreads
“[Absolution] made for a breathless read, and gave me a few restless nights to be honest – which is just what I want from a thriller.” ~ Dawn Gill, Goodreads
“DV Berkom has done it again. I am so glad I discovered her body of work. I can’t wait for her next book!” ~ Suzanne Epperson, Goodreads
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Wow, if you like action adventure stories then you will love this book. Two trained female assassin working for different sides, decided they can’t live with the other alive in the world and so go head to head in one explosive book. Not wanting her friends used as bait and not sure who to trust Leine Basso (the heroine) goes it alone, at full throttle. This lead to an explosive book that you just have to read even if you haven’t read the rest of the books in the series but I would recommend that you do. It was nice also to have a few familiar faces back in the book too.
I have read or listened to all Dv Berkoms books and enjoyed them and this is no exception, with the added bonus of most of the action being set in London England, so many of the places featured I know.
Great book and one to add to your audible collection when it comes out
Absolution – a review by Rosemary Kenny
This time the mission is up-close-and-personal and in-your-face, climaxing in a last-woman-standing battle, for Leine Basso and her Nemesis, the Russian-backed assassin, known as Salome, who’s been targeting Leine’s loved ones in a vendetta that knows no boundaries.
Absolution is D.V.Berkom’s riveting, global, all-action thriller, where the terrorist Bomb Maker could strike at any time and in any place.
Can Leine work out who her betrayer is and how to save Santiago, Jinn and her team, before it’s too late?
Grab your copy of D.V. Berkom’s great novel, Absolution to find out – and buckle up for a wild ride you won’t forget!
Another storming thriller from DV Berkom.
Leine Basso is a kick-arse, take no flack, ex-assassin whose experiences have taught her that in extreme instances the ends can justify the means. And in these instances I agree.
This time Leine is chasing (or is she following?) Salome, from orchestrated disaster to disaster.
It made for a breathless read, and gave me a few restless nights to be honest – which is just what I want from a thriller.
I love and respect Leine. I want to be like her when I grow up. I love Santiago too, so this read was particularly emotional. Plus one of my favourite museums gets a piece of the action (that was distressing!)
It’s not often that a thriller series can kid me into thinking that the characters are real, but I am so invested in these, it’s ridiculous!
Note. I read an early copy and have pre-ordered so I can read it again, and this review is hard to write without spoilers.
Crack on with the next one please, DV
I received a free advance ARC copy from the author and I also purchased a copy from amazon.com. Something I like to do, to support my favorite authors.
Absolution starts with a bang, you have Leine Basso and her team in London trying to locate Salome or one of her associate’s to enable them to grab her or be able to find out where she is. It’s the continuation of the epic battle between Basso and Salome whose a terrorist. It’s another amazing read from D.V. and definitely will be a contender for my favorite read of the year.
It’s not really a standalone, for the ultimate reading experience you’ll want to read first, the Last Deception, then Dark Return and Absolution.
How can you not like Leine Basso character, she’s superhuman, tough as nails, no fear, can handle any situation, lethal with a gun and protector of the weak, that can’t defend themselves.
The coolest thing with this series, is that Berkom just grabs your attention from the first paragraph, just transposes you into the pages, your right their for all the action, love that she adds new elements to the story, she adds in a little trickery, it’s never the same things over and over and be them good or bad, she just vividly brings her characters to life.
I liked how the epic battle concluded, you have Salome who just gets way to obsessed, that she ultimately plays right into Leine hands and pays the ultimate price with her life.
Definitely if you haven’t yet, give her books a try, her Leine Basso character awesome, then you have Kate Jones and she’ll end up being your new favorite author.
I got lost in the writing as I am drawn in deeper…and I am not surprised with D V Berkom.
This badass character faces danger in every story and this antagonistic villain has a personal agenda that places Leine Basso in her sights.
Leine Basso will stop at nothing to protect those she loves, so she isolates herself as she hunts Salome, the one that got away in Dark Return.
Danger…intrigue…
Never a dull moment.
Who’s the mole? I figured wrong and D V Berkom is great at surprising me that way. The betrayal is well hidden and the red herrings kept me guessing.
And Jinn. I would love to read more about Jinn, a very special young girl.
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I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Absolution by D V Berkom.
Everything she writes is a must read
Leine is on the search again for Salome. Leine has severed all ties with her loved ones. She knows that if Salome those close to her, she will she will use them as bait against her. This book is full of action, excitement and suspense. You don’t know what is going to happen next. In the world of terrorists, freelancers, law enforcement and conspiracy, there always layers of loyalty. You never know who to trust or how much. Salome is ambitious. She will now allow anyone to stand in her way, especially Leine Basso. Excellent read for the thrills and excitement for the chase.
Great read. Keeps you on your toes through out the entire book.
This book was filled with intense, suspenseful, and unpredictable moments. A real page-turner. Keeps the reader guessing what is coming next. Leine and Salome are bitter enemies and have to keep one step ahead of the other. I received an advance copy and I am voluntarily giving my review.
If you’re considering this book, you’ve picked a good one. If you love a true page-turner, this is the book for you. The storyline pits a former government-trained assassin, now on her own against the evils of the world. Chasing a ruthless terrorist at the expense of turning her back on everyone she loves, this story gives you twists and turns, intrigue and suspense, and action packed into a challenging pursuit of an international assassin and trafficker that will have you on the edge of your seat as you relentlessly swipe the pages of your Kindle. All of the books in this series are great, the only thing this book will leave you wanting is the next book in the series! I received an ARC and am providing my own unsolicited opinion of this wonderful book.
Another Leine Basso thriller. Salome, Leine’e arch enemy is leaving clues so Leine will track her down. Salome tries to capture and kill Leine’s close friends and relative. Leine sends Jinn to a safe haven, but is it really safe? Action packed and an exciting conclusion.
D V Berkom is one of the best thriller story tellers. This thriller does not disappoint.
Leine is back and better than ever……
As someone who has been following the Leine Basso series I was so excited to read this latest installment. It did not disappoint on any level. I thoroughly enjoy the adrenalin-fueled adventure (the author is truly gifted with an abundance of imagination), but I also greatly appreciate the skillful way D. V. Berkom presents the characters with various situations, challenges, and experiences that clearly influence the development of that character. The main story in each book is satisfactorily resolved but there are secondary/background story lines that allow one book to neatly segue into the next. There are several supporting characters which appear in multiple books and they, like the main character, are evolving as the series progresses. This story featured another conflict with Salome, a diabolical terrorist with a grudge against our protagonist, Leine. Salome plunged the depths of depravity in this installment and took things to a personal level in her attempt to exact revenge on Leine for having foiled her previous plans.
Bottom line: if you enjoy enthralling plots, high-octane action, exotic locales, and an intelligent and supremely capable heroine (Leine kicks a**), you will love this series. Unlike many books of this genre, you are not deluged with foul language, you will not be subjected to excessively gruesome descriptions, and you will not be taunted by a cliffhanger ending. There is violence but violence is neither unexpected or unwarranted in a story about fighting human trafficking and terrorism. This story will draw you in and keep you turning the pages until the very end. Highly recommended. D. V. Berkom is awesome.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.