Havoc

HAVOC is the seventh instalment in ML Buchman’s contemporary, adult MIRANDA CHASE NTSB military, techno-thriller series focusing on NTSB investigator Miranda Chase and her team of former and current military members. Told form several third person perspectives HAVOC follows retired Australian Special Air Services Regiment Sergeant Holly Harper as she, and the NTSB begin an investigation into a series of plane crashes, one in which, Holly was a passenger. Heading to the Johnston Atoll, Holly calls in Miranda Chase, letting her know, that she may not survive but to begin an investigation into possible sabotage. Not only had Holly survived but our heroine quickly discovers a Russian assassin has escaped a military prison, and has set their sights on our story line heroine. HAVOC is another comprehensive and intricate story awash in military, NTSB, and air flight jargon, some of which may require a Google search or two. ML Buchman pulls the reader into a suspenseful story of power and betrayal, vengeance and murder, in a political game of espionage, and domination between the US and Russia, instigated by the crazed mind of psychopath bent on revenge. HAVOC is a vivid, imaginative and gripping tale where the world powers, are yet again, on the brink of war.

My advice – don’t start this book at night if you have work in the morning. We get backstory on Holly and she gets to be the heroine more than once in this book. Non-stop action as usual, layers of detail, deceit & intrigue, and many seemingly diverse clues woven into a satisfying conclusion. Best of all, Major Jon gets his comeuppance at last. Girl power at its finest ;) *I received a free copy of this title from the publisher in exchange for an honest review."

*I received an ARC from the publisher to consider for review.* I've been a fan of this author since the Night Stalkers series and have carried through Firehawks and just about anything else with his name on it. I was curious but cautious with the Amanda Chase series as it wasn't a primary romance story like the others. However, I was quickly sucked in with his writing style which is detailed and vivid. While there are many technical details included, it doesn't overwhelm the reader but actually adds to the flavor of the story, bringing the world to life. Each novel adds additional layers to Amanda and her team which keep me craving more. In this chapter, we delve deeper into Holly's life, history and emotions. While one of the more closed off characters, we always knew she had depths we weren't allowed to see. After Havoc, we better know why and start to see cracks in her persona. This writer is one of a small handful where I will gladly read anything offered and put it ahead of anything else in my TBR pile. I eagerly look forward to the next installment.