(Jack Keller #4)
Berkley, June 2021
Hardcover
ISBN: 1984804693
ISBN13: 9781984804693
Thriller
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The fourth book in David Ricciardi’s Jack Keller books, SHADOW TARGET, is both
a continuance of the series as well as a standalone novel. SHADOW TARGET is a spy thriller sure to be of
interest to any fan of the genre.
CIA field officer, Jack Keller, is on his way to a mandated ski vacation when
his plane is shot down, leaving Jack the sole survivor of the crash. A helicopter arrives soon thereafter, but it
is apparent to Jack that the men on board are not there to rescue anyone. Jack manages to escape the crash, but it has
become clear that someone wants Jack dead.
As Jack tries to discover who wants him dead, he has to rely on a very
small group of his most trusted contacts to survive as the attempts on his life
keep mounting. Sadly, Jack suspects
someone in his agency is feeding his every move to the very people who are
trying to end his life. As we follow Jack
in his quest through the streets of London and Paris, it is a race against time
to see if he can figure out who is behind the threats before it is too late.
Having not read the first three books in this series, this reader was hoping
against hope that the first three books weren’t needed for context. Luckily, SHADOW TARGET stands on its own just
fine. While Ricciardi is no Robert
Ludlum, he is perhaps a Ludlum in the making.
The storyline was interesting, and the pace kept the action moving along
at a nice pace. The minor characters
were well thought out each had his own unique characteristics. The main character, Jack, is a rich and
complex character, albeit a loner unused to asking for help. The biggest miss for this reader is that the
Jack character didn’t pull at heartstrings and was difficult to have empathy
for. This character needs something to
soften his edges and make readers want to help him. Perhaps a bit of character development will
show in the next book in the Jack Keller series.
David Ricciardi’s SHADOW TARGET was a fairly fast-paced and interesting read
that will attract fans of the spy thriller genre easily.
Review by Tammy (TammyLRM@gmail.com)
*This is an objective review and not an endorsement*
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