Review: Use of Force

Use of Force by Brad Thor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Awesome!

Some great new additions to the series in Use of Force. Harvath is matched up with some other CIA ground branch door kickers, a mix of SEAL's, DELTA and Recon Marines. These dudes blend into the Harvath universe seamlessly, I actually had to check back into #16 to see if they were introduced (they were not). They're not given much of an introduction yet fold right into the action, all instantly likeable and equally bad ass to Scot. I'm obviously not quite current on the series, I only discovered Thor's boy about a year ago but am plowing right through them. I believe his intention with the new crew is teeing them up to be Harvath's new **Pseudo spoiler alert about this book** special activities team within Carlton Group. Either way, I liked them all and hope they're all back in #18.

A nice change of scenery in this book, both physically and metaphorically. A good chunk of it is based in Italy and I really enjoyed all the details and descriptions. We can get tired of Scot kickin ass in the sands of the Middle East. Also, the Italian mafia is tied into the antagonists roles, cool! The combined interest of ISIS and Mafioso types was a bit scary, and unfortunately realistic but made for interesting plot paths.

Not so fresh, but certainly not boring, Scot is up against Islamic terrorist with chemical intentions. He and his new team are out to bust heads, find answers and bust some more heads. I could have used a bit more sub-plot because what Thor has brewing up with Carlton Group is very interesting, I wanted more. Nicholas and his giant pups are back, always a welcomed addition and Lara has more of a cameo...

As always, #17 leaves me eager for #18. And the only good thing about not being current with release is that I don't have to wait and will be starting "Spymaster"....... NOW

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