David Leadbeater

An ancient relic. A deadly enemy. A secret he’ll protect with his life...

The Vatican Secret (Joe Mason, Book 1)

Nicola Sarah Brooks

I just had to read this new series.  After making a glutton f myself and finishing almost all the Matt Drake books, I needed something a wee bit different but with the same feel.  Joe and the Gang did not disappoint.

Mason is burned out.  He doesn't want to kill anymore, he just wants to keep people safe.  His new job with a top-tier security outfit should fit the bill but fate has other ideas.  On a "babysitting" mission with his new partner, Roxy, everything goes pearshaped and they are soon on a globetrotting, adrenaline fulled adventure!

I really enjoyed this new series.  Whilst it has the feel of Matt Drake and other thriller series it is completely fresh with new villains, the Amori, and its supremely ruthless leader Marduk.  This is not a man you want to get on the bad side of.  With action, adventure, blackmail, strained family relationships, new friendships, and allies that you don't quite know if you can trust - this has the hallmarks of a fab series.

The team are all a bit dinged up and have their own issues, none of them are sparkly clean and fresh out of the wrapper.  This just makes them oh so realistic and gives them so much depth.  Can't wait for no. 2!

The Vatican Secret (Joe Mason, Book 1)

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