Alex Shaw brings back the deadly Ukrainian assassin that we loved in Wolf Six with some great insights into the character while keeping the pace revving on all cylinders.
Ruslan Akulov finds himself in a plane, not sure how he got there. When the plane crashes, he washes ashore in a small town where he’s detained by shady town officials. If that wasn’t enough, he’s hunted by a face from his past, someone he wants to kill as badly. With new adversaries in play and old friends in danger, Akulov must navigate the threats and put an end to them before they can take him out first.
Alex Shaw elevates the narrative with a very human touch to Akulov as a man who eats death for breakfast but still holds onto his moral code of exacting justice in a world where very rare amounts are dished out. Shaw concocts a grand storyline that weaves together the past and the present on a global scale as we not only see Akulov fight his way in the present but also get an excellent action-packed glimpse into his past that builds his character for much-appreciated resonance. If Akulov wasn’t one of your favorite assassins so far, he’s bound to become one as soon as you begin your journey with Kill Code. Whether you’re following Akulov on his quest for the truth, his thirst for vengeance, or his desire for penance, you’re in for a memorable read.
Kill Code is a winner, offering an engrossing and entertaining reading experience that combines cinematic action with fast-paced non-linear storytelling executed with finesse.
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