Implausible but entertaining. You will root for Kay Hamilton, who is a good character. This might remind you of Three Days of the Condor.

K Street is a great novel for those who new to suspense or to action as the chapters are relatively short and the action sequences aren't overly drawn out, and I liked the the plot, while fairly simple, still has some twists and turns to it. To someone with an extensive reading knowledge in this genre, the plot might be quite simple compared to some of the novels and authors, but I liked that the action was clean and not too convoluted. Sometimes it's nice to read one of these novels where my head isn't spinning throughout the whole novel, and I have to wait another two or three books to figure out what is happening, or there is so much going on even the author loses track of the main points.

For those who don't know, M.A. Lawson is the pen name for Mike Lawson (a former nuclear engineer in the US Navy), who also writes the Joe DeMarco series, of which House Reckoning is probably my favourite. One of the things that Lawson excels at is making the reader feel empathy for the main character. So while you may not necessarily agree with the choices Kay made (or Joe DeMarco for that matter), you still empathize with the character and understand why those choices were made. And you root for them no matter what. Kay is a tough, kick-ass character who is fun because she can be quite unpredictable. While she didn't quite display those rogue, lone-wolf tendencies in this novel as much, there was still plenty of action to be found. The last mission in which she was involved left Kay questioning the Callahan group and her part in the group, so she decides to quit the whole thing. Right from the beginning though, Kay walks into a dire situation as the office is attacked and she has no idea of the reasons behind the attack. Even though she decides to help, I liked how she questioned the investigation the entire time and didn't take anything at face value. What she did discover will definitely have repercussions into the next book and I can't wait to find out how things will transpire as she discovered some pretty deep secrets as well as some government cover-ups that will leave ripples in many different areas. I don't want to say too much and give away any details from the book, but it was fun to delve deeper into the government cover-ups and discover a bit more about the Callahan group. There is definitely a lot more to learn however.

Like I've already mentioned, the plot was quite simple, which is something I enjoyed as sometimes these action / suspense novels can get quite convoluted and complicated, but I believe this is a strength of this writer. The chapters are told from different points of view, and while it's not always something that I enjoy, it definitely worked in this novel - plus some of the dialogue was witty and engaging, with some laugh-out-loud moments, to relieve tension The characters are engaging, and we are slowly learning more about them, which is one of my frustrations, even if I understand the reasoning behind it; I would love to learn more about Kay's neighbour and see more of her in future novels. The action is non-stop, with Kay dodging bullets, being chased, learning secrets, and pretty much just kicking it when she gets a chance - fun stuff.

K Street continues the Kay Hamilton saga and her involvement with the Callahan group, deepening the mystery of their involvement in government secrets and cover-ups. I found the writing to be engaging, and Kay to be a kick-ass heroine. The plot was simple, but engaging, and I enjoyed the story very much. I am looking forward to the next installment in the Kay Hamilton series.

Stolen plans, Chinese spies and a government based thriller that is sure to delight, K Street was a refreshing blast of what made me fall in the thriller genre.

Kay, fired for “going rouge” from the DEA, is now working for the Callahan Group. The Callahan Group is an uber covert agency and not even Kay knows who pulls the strings behind the organization.

When Thomas Callahan is attacked, Kay must traverse the dangerous world of machinations, government cover ups and spies to survive.

Kay is a heroine that you can really get behind; a no hold bars type of gal. Amazing, strong and SMART, Kay is who I’d want to have my back when the poop hits the fan.

Finally a strong spy caper without too much sex getting in the way.

My first by M. A. Lawson but it won't be my last.

I received this ARC copy of K Street from PENGUIN GROUP Blue Rider Press & Plume in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication Jan. 17, 2017.

My Rating: 4 stars

Written by: M. A. Lawson
Series: A Kay Hamilton Novel
Sequence in Series: Book 3
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Blue Rider Press
Publication Date: January 17, 2017
ISBN-10: 0399573844
ISBN-13: 978-0399573842
Genre: Thriller | Suspense

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Third book in the series!
I have enjoyed following these characters.

The copy editor's notes were distracting.
I will reread book when it is released and will update my review, but i thought it had a suspenseful beginning.
Not enough of Kay Hamilton.