“It’s not always easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys. And sometimes, there are no good guys.”Four men scattered across the globe. . .One seeks pleasureOne seeks purposeOne seeks redemptionAnd one seeks revenge.A wind is howling around the skyscrapers of New York, through the battlefields of Iraq, and into the bustling streets of Bangkok. It carries with it the fates of these four men: … it the fates of these four men: men bound together by chance and history.
Which of them – if any – will survive the tempest?
The “Karma’s Children” series will appeal to lovers of the following book categories: mystery, thriller, crime, Thailand fiction, private investigators, British detectives, and amateur sleuths.
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Restless Earth is the first book in the Karma’s Children Trilogy and what a fantastic story to kick off a series with!
The story is told from several POV’s which I liked a lot. It was a little like reading lots of books in one as the story took on new twists depending on the characters POV.
David Braddock has just lost his father, which to some would be traumatic, however to Braddock it has an extra twist, as it seems that past personality clashes have led them to become estranged from each other. But Braddock is not going to let that stop him from moving forward if he could find out what forward looked like. Luckily the PI company he owns keeps him busy, its also the very thing that leads him into danger and intrigue.
Sam Trask is a soldier suffering from PSTD, unemployed and with an aversion to violence against women he excepts a job to run surveillance on Jim Fosse, a man with psychopathic tendencies.
There are many twists in this story and I’m not going to put any spoilers in this review. But it will grip you and keep you turning the pages.
Each POV is very different and that is what makes this book come to life. Each of the characters provides a glimpse into their lives; some of which you’ll want to keep an eye on ready for book two!!
John Dolan is an excellent writer. He will hook you in and you’re not going to be satisfied until you’ve finished the book, and then like all good writers, he’s going to keep you coming back to this series for more!!
Private investigator David Braddock is back in the U.K. to attend his father’s funeral, dealing with words left unsaid and family sorrows of the past. He’s pondering an uncertain future–which may or may not include a new love interest, and could involve a move from Thailand back to his British roots. Private First Class Sam Trask is haunted by the hideous memories of an appalling action committed by deranged colleagues during his wartime duty in Iraq—memories that are slowly eroding his mental state. A secret request from a retired, ailing lawmaker to trace an unscrupulous, globetrotting cad and an ironic twist of fate unites the investigative paths of these two men. As the events play out, will either live to tell the tale?
Author Dolan takes us around the world in this intriguing, suspense filled mystery to catch a conniving, psychopathic man who takes great pleasure in inflicting emotional and physical pain and anguish to the women in his life, leaving a few who pay the ultimate price. We’re on the streets of Bangkok as James Fosse continues his self-absorbed mission of hunting down unsuspecting victims to feed his cruel, manipulative urges. As the clock ticks, he’s ready to pull off his ultimate, devious scheme, but at what price? Will anyone be able to stop him?
This is a masterfully told tale that captures your interests from the beginning, filled with life story dramas, details of events and surroundings that pull you right in, and many twists and turns, page after page. The surprise ending will keep you coming back for more in this series! A captivating summer read (great any time of year), highly recommended!
Having read all four books in the Time, Blood and Karma series, I was excited to read the latest offering by this very talented writer. I was not disappointed. Several of the characters were familiar, including the previous series’ protagonist, the tormented David Braddock. But instead of the storyline centering around the private detective/therapist, we follow him episodically as his path crosses other characters’, some new to Braddock’s world.
Though there were plenty of dubious and downright nasty folks in the previous installments, none were quite as chillingly portrayed as Jim Fosse, a sociopath who broadens the definition of cold-blooded lunatic. The main problem with Mr. Fosse is his uncanny ability to assimilate into any circle of humanity without giving himself or his true motivations away. The author gave us a more chilling view of his devious personality by giving Jim a first person narrative platform, allowing him to confide his most misanthropic thoughts and desires. The effect is startling, so much so, it makes me wonder how the author gained so much insight into such a frightening, too-clever-by-half mind. Eerie. Enthralling. Hard to put down.
As combustible as Jim Fosse’s internal dialog is, he is still just one of the players who cross David Braddock’s path. And Braddock isn’t even the center of the orbit, as has been the case in the previous books. Restless Earth is a very carefully orchestrated example of six-degrees of separation, a cosmic square dance in which the supporting cast swings from one partner/friend/foe to the next. The result of such intermingling is a web of intrigue, a delicious conundrum, a tour de force. Restless Earth is a WOW!