2 out of 4 stars
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Minion or Master III by Martin Smith is the third book in an action-packed series following George Howden, a twenty-five-year-old businessman who is more than meets the eye. The book picks up where the sequel left off, and immediately dives into a fast-paced narrative filled with danger, revenge, and shady business deals abroad.
The story opens with George travelling to Hong Kong where he is set to pitch the details of a lucrative business contract to the Bank of China. Trouble has a way of finding George, and we quickly learn that things aren’t always as they seem. As George finds himself in the heart of Hong Kong’s notorious gang scene, he begins to suspect there is an evil mastermind at work in China-one that holds the key to solving his father’s death. The events that transpire will jeopardize not only George's safety, but that of those closest to him. What remains to be seen is how far George is willing to go to get the answers he so desperately wants.
For those who enjoy an action-packed novel, Minion or Master III does not disappoint in that department. The narration is omniscient, disclosing the thoughts of many individuals, so the reader is never left with unanswered questions for too long. The book does well as a standalone if the reader has not read the two books preceding it in the series; the author does a great job providing the pertinent information to comfortably follow along without divulging everything that has previously transpired. I was impressed with how the author clearly researched various topics in order to give a sense of authenticity to much of the book’s material. I also enjoyed the way the author ended the book, leaving the possibility open for another installment of the Minion or Master series.
Unfortunately, that is where my praise for this novel ends. Missing punctuation and peculiar formatting were just the tip of the iceberg, as the book was exasperatingly ripe with errors of every sort. The internal monologues were weak and unrealistic, often venturing into completely irrelevant topics. Sadly, the dialogues did not fair much better; the speaking mannerisms of the characters were often indistinguishable from each other. The author’s choice of a present tense narrative did not compliment the pace of the story or his writing style, and was ultimately quite frustrating.
I think the author has a great series on his hands, but it needs a lot of work to reach its potential. The plots and subplots are creative and overflowing with the possibility for excitement and suspense, but there are simply too many subpar elements to this book to rate it above 2 out of 4 stars.
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Minion or Master III
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Thanks for the review, I really enjoyed it!
