TO STOP A TERRORIST ATTACK, A VETERAN FBI AGENT MUST JOIN FORCES WITH A BANK ROBBER.”…quick-moving, exciting, and eventful…” —Booklife Prize Critic’s ReportFBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence has just transferred to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut’s New Haven field office. Near his breaking point after the recent death of his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother.… his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother.
Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached his own breaking point. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his early termination, Declan is desperate for a way to provide for his wife and three daughters. Tapping into an elite skill set forged during his time as a Navy special warfare operator, and using the insider knowledge of a former police officer, Declan crosses the threshold and commits the perfect crime.
Nick is assigned to the case, and begins closing in. But when a series of terrorist attacks rattles the nation, the two men find their fates intertwined.
And the only way to prevent the next attack is to work together…
BRIAN SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective, and his authentic works of fiction have been enjoyed by thousands. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly’s Harry Bosch, David Baldacci’s John Puller, or James Patterson’s Alex Cross.
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Praise for KILL LIST:
“Shea’s background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity.” —The Williamson County Sun
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What people are saying about Brian Shea and KILL LIST:
★★★★★ “Thought provoking and deliciously controversial.”
★★★★★ “There’s no fluff in this book. Every word pulls you toward the climax.”
★★★★★ “The world is no longer black and white, and this book shines a brighter light than most.”
★★★★★ “With an artful blend of thoughtful narration and deeply developed characters… Shea expertly weaves together a complex storyline that not only blurs the line between right and wrong – It totally annihilates it with a plot arc so captivating it’s truly hard to put the book down.”
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Multiple Straws Break in THE CAMEL’S BACK
(The book has been re-titled as KILL LIST)*
Brian Christopher Shea’s suspense/thriller novel, The Camel’s Back, is appropriately titled. The three point of view characters in the story live on personal fault lines. Declan Enright, a former elite military operative turned police officer, lost his career in law enforcement over a controversial shooting. He struggles to make those cliche ends meet for his wife and three young daughters including an autistic child. Nick Lawrence holds a position as an FBI agent with an aging mother who fights oncoming dementia. He made a promise to his now deceased father to take care of his wife and battles the guilt associated with failing to deliver on that oath. Khaled, aka The Translator, served his country of Iraq and the U.S. military against their mutual enemies. American educated in Boston, he earned respect from his western colleagues. Until that fateful day, a bombing of their enemies produced collateral damage that killed Khaled’s daughter Sonia. The Translator laid that tragedy at the feet of the U.S. military. With that setup, Shea spins his tale of suspense with stakes that ratchet up until the explosive finale.
Lawrence and FBI partner, Isabella ‘Izzy’ Martinez get called to Connecticut for a bank robbery that netted the criminal $87,000. As the local police and the FBI analyze the video footage, juxtaposed to that a bus explodes killing dozens. Declan on the scene saves Nick’s life. Who stole the money? Who and why did the bus blow up? Shea makes it clear the culprits behind these crimes. The Camel’s Back is a suspense/thriller tale, not a mystery; a how to catch ’em not a who done it.
Several more violent and horrific criminal offenses occur. As Nick, Izzy, Declan, the resources of the FBI, and former special forces operatives chip in, the group learns that The Seven, a mastermind terrorist organization takes credit for those offenses.
The Camel’s Back’s narrative energy rests squarely on this triangular setup of driven characters with clearly defined objectives. The actions taken were understandable but not necessarily agreeable to meet those objectives. Shea plants several nice twists throughout the story including the final showdown.
I do have some knocks with the story, however. The front cover declares the book ‘A Nick Lawrence Novel.’ To me the clear focus is Declan Enright and with that said, he probably won’t be featured in future books. Oooh, I hope that’s a wrong diagnosis. If so, Shea needs to start a series with Enright too! ( I only want 5% of the gross sales for the idea, Mr. Shea LOL.) The Camel’s Back contains numerous profanities and some editing issues as well so beware. Three and a half stars
Kill List (Nick Lawrence #1), my fifth read from author Brian Christopher Shea and the second in the Nick Lawrence series. Outstanding fiction, well-written with characters & plot you can buy into with unexpected twists & turns. I look forward to Pursuit of Justice (Nick Lawrence #2). I HAVE FOUND A NEW OUTSTANDING AUTHOR and it looks like a new series as well! “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.” The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).