In the first book of what is hopefully Tj O'Connor's sophomore series, take a fast paced, heart-pounding trip through a world where nothing and no one is what it seems. Accompanying you along the way is an AWOL CIA consultant, Jonathan Hunter, who learns that leaving to live a little means coming home the hard way. Anyone who has ever left home to pursue a challenge can appreciate Jonathan’s struggle to catch-up with a hometown now full of strangers. But, typically those strangers don’t come with murder on their minds. "The Consultant" proves that going home again can be impossible as it drags you in and holds you captive as the insidiousness of terrorism crosses Main Street.
Hunter is a complex, sarcastic protagonist who is written such that you can join his thought process as he tries to solve his brother’s murder. You become Jonathan as you work your way through who is friend and who is foe. You are also joined by Hunter’s mentor, Oscar LaRue, who never quiet seems to tell the whole truth. Mr. O’Connor has clearly done his homework in pulling together the novel -- his clear knowledge of terrorism and CIA operations make the plot believable. Moreover, the characters are vivid, with hidden histories and complexities that kept me guessing until the end. There is nothing worse than a thriller so obvious that you figure out the end on page fifty. Not so with “The Consultant”….and to be honest, I’m still not convinced about Oscar LaRue.
So, if you want to live a little but do so safely, step into Jonathan Hunter's world: you won't be disappointed.
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An Outstanding book with a Great Central Character
First, let me say that I am one who has read and continues to read numerous books in the Thriller genre. This being the first time I have read anything by this author, I didn't know what to expect. Overall, in my opinion, this ranks Author, TJ O'Connor, right up there with the likes of authors Brad Taylor, David Baldacci, and the late great Vince Flynn. The first couple of chapters started a little slow, but once it picked up it was an "I' Can't put it down," race to the finish! The central character of Jonathan Hunter was well developed and I hope that this might be the first in a series with him. I highly recommend this book if you are one who enjoys a good thriller!
