Fans of Ian Fleming Rejoice Again
The manuscript for the second installment of the Ian MacLeod Action Thriller Series "Vanquished" is now in final edit and polish with the draft in the hands of my feedback circle and editor.
At 348 pages and 96,000 words, the manuscript is my best work yet which is a big achievement given that the first volume, Point of Return received a great Kirkus Review as well as two other major book reviews that gave it top marks. This installment expands the Scottish mob theme of the series to include the infamous Brays who control crime and prostitution on the streets of London. The plot for Vanquished is complex, weaving a twisting turning story that threads into it an important and unexpected sub-plot that sparks a gangland turf war between the Brays and the Glaswegians on the streets of East London. Exposing the depraved nature of the world-wide sex trade my protagonist MacLeod is thrown into a web of deceit that places him in grave danger. Accountant Ian MacLeod, former Scotland Yard profiler Kyla Fraser and former MI5 spy Nigel Cambridge unveil a conspiracy as they become caught up in a Pandora's Box whose depths contain the ubiquitous nature of political corruption that plagues our society at the highest levels.
Vanquished maintains the high action thriller character of the first novel, with lots of gripping suspense as they unravel the location of mob operations in what becomes known as the Highland bunker. However, this novel delves much deeper into the raw underbelly of human interaction; namely the misuse of power and sexuality that drives the male psyche to do all manner of nefarious deeds.
While it has a vivid, descriptive narrative and in-depth character development, not to mention lots of murder and mayhem, it offers unique insights into the psychology we all share in a way that makes the novel very relatable. As MacLeod strives for justice while surrounded by mob violence in this good against evil story, readers will be on the edge of their seat from the opening scenes to the climax and satisfying ending, which is a hallmark of this Bond-like series. The chapter ending cliffhangers, the centerpiece of my writing style, will keep pages turning and leave the reader rooting for MacLeod and his friends as they personify the novel's title.
While waiting for Vanquished on May 6, 2018, I invite you to get a copy of the first installment, Point of Return. You will love its "Bond-like swagger."
Buy Point of Return Now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Point-Return-M...
At 348 pages and 96,000 words, the manuscript is my best work yet which is a big achievement given that the first volume, Point of Return received a great Kirkus Review as well as two other major book reviews that gave it top marks. This installment expands the Scottish mob theme of the series to include the infamous Brays who control crime and prostitution on the streets of London. The plot for Vanquished is complex, weaving a twisting turning story that threads into it an important and unexpected sub-plot that sparks a gangland turf war between the Brays and the Glaswegians on the streets of East London. Exposing the depraved nature of the world-wide sex trade my protagonist MacLeod is thrown into a web of deceit that places him in grave danger. Accountant Ian MacLeod, former Scotland Yard profiler Kyla Fraser and former MI5 spy Nigel Cambridge unveil a conspiracy as they become caught up in a Pandora's Box whose depths contain the ubiquitous nature of political corruption that plagues our society at the highest levels.
Vanquished maintains the high action thriller character of the first novel, with lots of gripping suspense as they unravel the location of mob operations in what becomes known as the Highland bunker. However, this novel delves much deeper into the raw underbelly of human interaction; namely the misuse of power and sexuality that drives the male psyche to do all manner of nefarious deeds.
While it has a vivid, descriptive narrative and in-depth character development, not to mention lots of murder and mayhem, it offers unique insights into the psychology we all share in a way that makes the novel very relatable. As MacLeod strives for justice while surrounded by mob violence in this good against evil story, readers will be on the edge of their seat from the opening scenes to the climax and satisfying ending, which is a hallmark of this Bond-like series. The chapter ending cliffhangers, the centerpiece of my writing style, will keep pages turning and leave the reader rooting for MacLeod and his friends as they personify the novel's title.
While waiting for Vanquished on May 6, 2018, I invite you to get a copy of the first installment, Point of Return. You will love its "Bond-like swagger."
Buy Point of Return Now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Point-Return-M...
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