A good action thriller to buy your dad/husband for Christmas. Marshall Karp writes with James Patterson, so this book has short chapters and lots of action. A Mexican drug cartel is trying to cripple NYC and a group of ex-cops take them down.

2.5 stars. I was really expecting to like this one way more than I did. Throughout the book there was no flow to the story. Reading it felt so choppy and that took away from enjoyment of the characters and storyline.

4,5 stars rounded up to 5

A former NYPD officer now part of a special unit is fighting with his team against a Mexican drug lord who is threatening the lives of thousands, if not millions, of New Yorkers.

This book is action packed. Great plot, so much happens in this book making it hard to put down. The bad guy here is insanely evil, but everything is credible.

This whole story would be amazing on screen, it would make an explosive blockbuster and I'm sure it would meet a great success.

Snow falling in New York City’s Central Park in August. Unbelievable. But it’s not snow. It’s four thousand pounds of uncut cocaine and part of a bizarre plot by a powerful Mexican drug lord to make the city pay for the deaths of his son and wife. Former NYPD captain Danny Corcoran is recruited by a group of billionaires to stop this madman before he reeks more havoc on the city.

Snowstorm in August is a fast-paced thriller that is an easy-to-read and entertaining book. Placing the reader in the middle of the unfolding events is one of the author’s many talents It’s easy to become invested in the characters and their mission. At times the story seems to jump a bit but that’s forgivable as it barrels to the final conclusion. I enjoyed Snowstorm in August. It is a wild ride.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I have loved reading Marshall Karp's books right from the get-go. (His Lomax and Biggs duo hooked me and his writing style is fast and to the point.) His latest book, Snowstorm in August, was very entertaining with some great characters and wildly funny lines. I loved the premise of drug-lords vs. retired cops assisted by anonymous billionaires. My one minor complaint is that I found the book to be just a bit too long. It is a page-turner, but somewhat drawn out, so it left me feeling like I was working towards the ending instead of wanting more.

Of the myriad of co-authors of books with the prolific James Patterson, Marshall Karp is a favorite of mine (the two co-created and co-write the NYPD Red series, on which, as I understand it, Karp will go solo with the upcoming Book 7). So when I had the opportunity to read and review a pre-release copy of this book - which seems to be the first in a series - I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I was not disappointed; in fact, it's one of the best books of this kind I've read in a while.

More specifically, it's got a unique, intriguing story that launches with a white-out in Central Park. Snow? Not in August. Try cocaine. It lands on unsuspecting people and animals, killing them almost instantly. Say what? Beyond that, it's got a unique, intriguing main character in former NYPD captain Danny Corcoran, who heads up a special clandestine team of specialists formed by the police commissioner.

Danny lost his wife to an accident years earlier, but he's still close to her sister and their father, a soon-to-retire judge. His last day on the bench turns into a nightmare, triggering a war between powerful drug lord Joaquin Alboroto and the city of New York. When an unexpected disaster results in the police commissioner and his special team getting decommissioned, so to speak, Danny is asked to join a team of retired officers - if possible, an even more clandestine bunch funded by a handful of billionaires. Their primary mission? Thwarting Alboroto's plans to bring the city and a list of targets to their knees with no regard for human collateral damage.

But finding Alboroto and learning what deadly tricks he's got up his sleeves isn't going to be a walk in Central Park even after it's been deemed safe once again. It's not likely he's working in a vacuum, either - but there are plenty of bad guys and gals out there, some known and some not, so ferreting out who's allied with whom is a challenge in and of itself (not to mention exceedingly dangerous). The rest of the book is packed with action - some crossing over into "you've got to be kidding me" territory but edge-of-seat exciting nonetheless.

The bottom line? If you've got room in your summer vacation bag for just one more killer/thriller, consider this one. It's a winner in my book!

Snowstorm in August
by Marshall Karp
Pub Date; June 7, 2022
Blackstone
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I have seen Karp's name on James Patterson books at the library but I have never read a book written solo by Karp. This is a good book, with a good plot.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor with James Patterson of the NYPD Red series

Imagine Central Park buried under tons of snow. Only it’s not snow. It’s cocaine.

It came down in powdery funnels. Four thousand pounds of it.
3 stars

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Marshall Karp, and Blackstone Publishing for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

While I have read a bunch of his collaborative work, this is the first time I have had the opportunity to see what Marshall Karp can do on his own. This piece is intense and full of great character development, making the experience one that I hope to repeat again soon. Touching on a number of pertinent issues with enough action to keep things moving, Karp shows that he has what it takes to stand on his own and impact the genre quite effectively.

A freak snowstorm in August is all New York City needs. When Central Park is transformed into a winter wonderland, many wonder if it is an environmental situation. However, as people begin to suffer the consequences of the falling flakes, it’s soon revealed that this ‘snow’ is actually uncut cocaine, falling from the sky. Thousands die or are seriously injured and someone will have to pay.

Trying to untangle it all is left at the feet of Danny Corcoran, whose time as a captain in the NYPD recently came to an abrupt halt. With a handful of other retired cops, Corcoran is being anonymously funded to get to the heart of the matter and solve it before anyone else gets hurt. It turns out that Joaquín Alboroto, a powerful drug load feared around the world, is responsible for the carnage and will stop at nothing to keep it going, as long as those who stand in his way refuse to bow down.

While Corcoran and his team work as many angles as possible, the truth behind Alboroto’s plan comes to fruition. It will take ruthless behaviour and strategic planning to bring the kingpin down, but Corcoran has nothing to lose. He’s ready for a fight and this is sure to be one that will only end when someone’s body is gathering dust on the ground. Karp’s intense thriller kept me hooked until the final page turn.

While I discovered the work of Marshall Karp reading the James Patterson NYPD Red series, I could tell that there was something there worth exploring. Karp is one of the few collaborators whose work I have never had issues reading and actually come to enjoy when I see publication dates approaching. His book had all the elements needed for a great thriller and added some grit to the mix, making it even better. A strong narrative and substantial character development kept me hoping for a great story, which came in time. I can only hope that there are more books in this vein for me to enjoy before too long.

Danny Corcoran proved to be an entertaining protagonist throughout the. reading journey. Not only does he have the gumption needed to be a great investigator, but the personal side of his life is on full offer. Corcoran offers an intuitive approach to the investigation and provides the reader with a great adventure throughout while also providing some emotional insight, both into a past with his wife, as well as with some familial issues that prove to be an interesting sub-plot. I would be interested in seeing more of Danny Corcoran, should the chance arise.

Marshal Karp is truly a talented author in his own regard. His writing is crisp and style is just what I would expect in this genre. A well-paced narrative offers the reader the necessary roadmap to successfully make their way through everything taking place, with a handful of strong characters to offer intrigue and keep things interesting. Short chapters propel the book forward and permit the reader to feel as though they could easily devour the book in a sitting or two. I am eager to see if this was a standalone or if Karp will be back with more Corcoran. It is sure to attract many readers, such as myself, who have never read any of Karp’s own books.

Kudos, Mr. Karp, for a great novel. Now that I know you can spin a formidable tale, I will be adding you to my radar.

Snowstorm in August couples the charm of an unflinching true-crime narrative with an ambitious new vision of America’s war on drugs unlike anything you’ve read or watched before.
NYPD captain Danny Corcoran seeks to live a life full of danger and adrenaline after the untimely death of his wife. With a burning desire and motivation to protect his city from all sorts of threats, a syndicate of billionaires recruit him under the secret charter of taking the fight to America’s enemies when a vicious drug lord blankets the vibrant city of New York with bags of cocaine to suffocate and kill hundreds of people. Danny must put his tenacity and his skills to the mettle as he recruits and leads his team of cops and informants up against crime kingpins before more innocent lives are claimed.
Keeping a slick and smart approach to revamping the battle between law enforcements and the cartel, Marshall Karp grounds you in place with a smartly twisting and realistic turn of events. Terrifically fleshed-out characters with relatable dilemmas and personalities encourage you to feel the terrifying and heart-pounding situations with passion and vigor as the narrative takes you on a roller-coaster ride of gut-wrenching losses and roaring victories.
Snowstorm in August emphasizes a character-driven storyline with a distinctive non-fiction writing style, sporting a first person POV account with keen knowledge of the bigger picture. The action is crisp but with potential for improvement in terms of pacing and exploring the combat in a more detailed manner. I simply can’t wait to read more stories with the extraordinary characters Karp has debuted in this extremely enthralling and suspenseful smash-hit!

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it has a interesting plot that will make you hope it becomes a series.. And your not going to want to catch snow flakes after reading this book

OG’s to the rescue! When the NYPD seems to be tripping over itself with ineptitude at the top, old school retirees ‘spring’ into action to defend the city from nefarious forces.

While I wish he would return to Lomax and Biggs this is a first class thriller and hopefully the start of a great new series.