I received this book from the Goodreads early reader program and wow, what a ride! The Sentry is an exciting page-turner that will keep you up late into the night. Joe Pike is an action hero with some real depth. When Pike observes a shopkeeper being beaten, he steps in to save the day. This good samaritan act draws him into to a mystery involving killers, gangsters, drug cartels, and people on the run. The more he learns, the more the mystery deepens. Pike charges through with a moral compass that stays pointed true north, regardless of the personal consequences. The action starts fast, stays fast, and has an ending that is both satisfying and poignant.

This book is more than just a mindless thriller. The characters are well-developed, the writing is crisp and there is an emotional payoff for the time you invest in the story. This was my first introduction to Robert Crais and the character of Joe Pike. Both have won a new fan. Clear your schedule when you pick up this book, because you won't want to put it down. Highly recommended.