4 out of 4 stars
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The police are not always the good guys, that is the thing to keep in mind while reading this fast-paced, action-packed crime novel called Savage by Andrew Jackson. This hair-raising story based in Ireland, follows an ex-army man turned cop named Billy Savage, whose whole life goes downhill after his divorce. In the wake of a robbery gone wrong, he finds himself in the midst of an extremely dangerous situation that he does not truly understand, wanted by some of the most lethal people in Belfast. With members of the police department working alongside the paramilitaries of the city, Billy does not have many people he can trust. Will Savage make it out alive, and if he does, what kind of life will he be left with? Packed with good cops, dirty cops, drug lords, and paramilitaries, this book will have you hooked from the very first page until the last.
I enjoyed every second of reading this novel, there was never a dull moment. The author is truly talented in the way he describes action scenes. I could vividly imagine everything that was going on as if I was watching it on a movie screen. Although this book is not very long, the author still managed to make me care about the characters and make me actively root for some, while wishing others would get what they deserved.
The best thing about this novel is the plot. I can honestly say there was no way I could have predicted the story would end the way it did. Which is something I very much appreciated since it is hard to come across a surprising plot these days. This book deals with crooked cops, drug dealers, and paramilitaries so obviously there are some gruesome scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Personally, I appreciated that the author stayed true to the characters and wrote things the way they should have been instead of sugarcoating certain scenes to make it easier to digest.
I gave this novel 4 out of 4 stars, and there was no doubt in my mind that this book deserved it. I had absolutely no complaints while reading this thrilling story. I would recommend it to anyone that loves action or who likes reading books that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Unfortunately, as I previously mentioned, there are some explicit torture scenes. Therefore, it is not suitable for young audiences or for those who are sensitive towards those types of scenes.
I guarantee you will not regret reading Savage by Andrew Jackson. It is a compelling novel with vivid, nail-biting action scenes that will keep you guessing. This book would also be a great read for fans of the new television series called Shades of Blue starring Jennifer Lopez, since they both have similar themes dealing with the ugly side of the law.
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