Code Green is one of the best crosses between classic neo-noir storytelling and modern fast-paced action-fest thrillers. From underwater cave-diving harpoon shootouts to cinematic vehicular chases with blazing guns all around, Andrew Warren writes an excellent global and exotic spy thriller that is every bit as poignant as it is enthralling.
Thomas Caine is back with a vengeance as he continues to dismantle a dangerous syndicate run by disgruntled intelligence gurus with an agenda to blackmail the most powerful heads of states. When a mysterious asset reaches out with promising and time-sensitive information, Caine must go out in the field once again and confront his haunting past, a mission that concludes with an emotionally empowering and fiery finale.
Andrew Warren’s prose reads like beautiful poetry with vivid descriptions of the exotic locales and awe-inspiring action sequences that hold you in the hot seat. Globetrotting from Virginia to Singapore, all the way to Vietnam, Andrew Warren truly captures the unique and vibrant wavelengths of each setting as he catapults his protagonist into the line of fire with ingenious and unbarred shootouts, fisticuffs, and adrenaline-pumping pursuits that elicit a loud applause even at 3 in the morning.
With a mostly Thomas Caine centric narrative, Andrew Warren makes full use of exploring the evolving psyche of his protagonist. Long time fans of this series are in for a treat as Caine’s characterization evolves in a meaningful realistic fashion, considering the harsh events he has been through in the previous books. Yet with all the emotional baggage, Caine still retains his spunky and somewhat dark charisma that will have readers following him wherever he goes.
Code Green has enough smart twists and turns to keep you flipping through the pages long into the night with no intention of closing the book. By the time you figure out it’s already the next day, you’re so close to the resolution that you risk it all just to find out what happens next. Only a handful of authors can balance engrossing storytelling with high octane action, and Code Green is concrete proof that Andrew Warren is one of these authors.
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