This book was great, the characters were well developed. The plot was interesting. Highly recommend it.

Way to long for no real payoff, the " hero" does really stupid things and the " evil organization" is more akin to something out of Austin Powers....and ( yawn...) her we go with yet another " series"....in the never ending quest to bring down said evil organization....will pass on the next one

This book took me a little while to get into and one point I was going to give up however I'm so glad I stuck with it, All of a sudden I was sucked in and couldn't stop reading to see what was going to happen. Different characters that were all interlinked made this a hold your breath read. Really well written, I could actually imagine this being made into a film or mini series and it finished in such a way that you really hope that there is a sequel. Not my usual type of book to read- spies and fighting- but really enjoyed it. Also found it really insightful about Russia and the way they treat other countries,all the more as we are currently on the brink of them invading Ukraine. Highly recommend this book even if it's not your usual genre.

Given that Adam Sikes is a former Marine and CIA paramilitary officer I can't help wondering how much fact has crept into his fiction. The operational aspect of the story is certainly convincing to us outsiders. As for the style, I found it sharp and spare, no needless embroidery.

I just hope he doesn't develop a habit of killing off some of the more appealing characters, such as Alex, his split second lover who cops a bullet to the brain a few minutes after coitus; or Borysko, from whatever faction hates the Russians, who becomes half of the mutual admiration society with Hackett shortly before becoming Swiss cheese.

I appreciate the insight into the situation in the Ukraine no matter how sordid and desperate. It's a complex and bewildering state of affairs that threatens the stability of the region.
Narrative wise, it's probably a sound idea if Hackett goes back to being a mild mannered London banker. We don't need any more Dave Robicheaux or Jack Reacher.

Landslide

If you like action and espionage you will love this book. In the same vein as Brad Thor, Daniel Silva, Ben Coes and Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills.

Quite a bit of suspense, but not convincing when it comes to details. Plus: Am I meant to keep track of all those groups and fighters and agencies? And why the little love story that ends abruptly? And why can’t the hero of the take a shower once in a while? Buying new clothes, yes. Making love, yes. But using a bit of water? Don’t ask me, why it bothers me more than the fact that lots of times all the others die in a battle, but the hero and his friend. Not credible. But then: this is fiction, and either you like it or you don’t. Not really my cup of tea, however good enough to be finished.

Untangling a complicated situation is the job of not only the protagonist in this story, but also for the reader as the author has carefully crafted a story designed to keep you guessing. Excellent characters and a clever plot make for a good story.

Thrilling story, great plot and characters that keep you guessing right til the end. Great for fans of this genre. Really enjoyable.

<i>Landslide</i> is fictional spy novel and action-packed thriller. The protagonist Mason Hackett is a banker who is a former US marine veteran but leaves that life behind him to use his experience to establish banking contacts in unusual parts of the world. <i>Landslide</i> is written by the former Secret Service agent and now author Adam Sikes.

Mason Hackett is a former US Marine who now lives in London England to get away from his previous life and recover from some of the things he experienced. On a business trip to Germany he sees a news report of a journalist who has been captured by pro-Russian militants in the Ukraine. He immediately recognizes the journalist as a friend who is long dead having been killed on the battlefield in Iraq. When he returns to his office he gets a mysterious email from this same friend, Kevin Gomez, saying that he needs help and reminding Mason of his promise to help if and when Gomez gets in trouble. Mason in a state of confusion until he finally decides he will help and he takes a leave of absence to go searching for Gomez. It seems that right from the beginning Mason‘s journey is being subverted by the CIA, local governments, and/or mysterious dissident organizations. Multiple people are trying to stop him but he manages through a series of contacts to stay alive. Will he be able to find and save his friend?

Adam Sikes keeps our interest in the book by introducing a series of new characters who support and/or try to stop Hackett in his attempt to find his friend. Hackett also carries a secret which is not immediately revealed. However, we see through his personality that there’s a significant emotional baggage that he’s carries and Gomez seems to be part of the burden.

The story is extremely action packed and keeps the reader interested the whole time. There are a number of secrets that are slowly revealed as time goes on but we really don’t know the whole picture until it is revealed in the closing chapters.

One other interesting aspects of the novel is description of the interaction between Russia and the Ukraine. The reason for the antagonistic dynamics between the two countries, why they hate each other and why they continue to be on at war all of the time are very interesting discussion points. The reader also learns a number of historical facts from this discussion.

I highly recommend this book to people who like a good thriller with lots of action. There are some very violent scenes but overall the story has an emotional context which is very engaging. I give the story of 5 on 5. I want to thank NetGalley and Oceanview Publishing for providing me with a digital copy of this book. I provide this review voluntarily.

Murky might be the word to best describe the shadowy world of arms dealers and international men of mystery. In Landslide, author Adam Sikes has us enter that world under really murky circumstances. London banker Mason Hackett learns that a ma e fought with fifteen years go- a man who died in combat- is now alive under a new name and in big trouble. The dead man is now using a different name, but when he and Mason were fighting together, they made a pact to help each other if they ran into future difficulties.. So off we go.
There's lots of action as Mason enters various good and bad people in his effort to get to Ukraine, where his fed is held. The author even finds an opportunity to add some sex into this.
I can't say more without spoiling things, so just remember the word "murky." It might come in handy in the final pages of the novel.
Thank NetGalley for the ARC.