One-Way Trip by Scott McEwenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
In search of a new series along the lines of my beloved Mitch Rapp, Kyle Swanson, Pike Logan and Court Gentry, I've discovered Gil Shannon...
Master Chief Gil Shannon is a battle hardened, long gunner Navy SEAL. I was relieved his story didn't follow nearly all the other Tier-One operator series, of a shooter out to avenge his slain family. Instead, Sniper Elite felt like a story only a real-world BAMF could create and put to paper. Admittedly, the writing lacked emotion or detail at times, giving the impression some editor was telling McEwen "you need to add XYZ." My gut tells me #2 in the series will flow a little better. As with most #1's, there's a good amount of information thrown in regarding character backgrounds and story base. Thankfully, despite all new information I didn't have any trouble following who was who and who was doing what. The action sequences were great, the level of detail/brutality, while at times making me wince, is what made it feel real. Author Scott McEwen does well to let us see inside his new characters head, understanding how and why he does what he does.
Overall this book is what I expected. An action story that highlights the unique bond between special forces men (and women), and the political BS their commanders deal with. Gil Shannon ends up on an unsanctioned mission into very hostile territory, tasked with rescuing a special forces pilot with little/no help. It may sound generic but is everything but. I will most certainly be reading #2.
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