Graves in the Sand

I received a free copy of this title from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This is really very good, a thriller in the Jack Reacher genre with a maritime theme rather than army. The action clips along nicely with some interesting character development of the main players as it progresses. The story is a little shallow, but that doesn't really matter, it's a spy/conspiracy/action thriller that is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Recommended for beach/airplane reading.

Graves in the sand by Brian Boland.
Living an idyllic life in the Normandy region of France, former Coast Guard officer and reformed drug smuggler Cole Williams wants nothing more than to put his turbulent past behind him. The lure of open seas still calls, but he’s content to work at a bakery and spend quality time with the love of his life and a baby daughter they both adore. 
And then Cole’s sordid smuggling transgressions suddenly surface like a marauding submarine. He’s snatched back into a dark world where oceans are simply avenues for criminal enterprise. Blackmailed with threats of prison or worse, Cole is forced to join a small international team working to prevent the infiltration of terrorists into America. The plan is to plant him among smuggling rings running drugs, weapons, human beings, and any other lucrative cargo by sea into the U.S. via the Gulf of Mexico. Ensconced as a mole among brutal criminal bands, Cole must navigate dangerous waters to uncover a deadly plot that threatens thousands of innocents in his homeland.
Cole Williams may not survive his return to sea, but he has no choice. To survive, he will have to swim with killer sharks or be eaten by them.
This was a fantastic read with some great characters. I loved the story. It was a little slow starting but once I got into it I couldn't put it down. I loved Coles character. Lots of action too. 5*.