TITLE INFORMATION

The Caveman Conspiracy

Bret Hurst

Black Rose Writing, 327 pages

9781685134082, 5-1-2024

Overall Rating = 5

Storyline & Concept = 5

Writing & Delivery = 5

Editorial = 5

The Caveman Conspiracy is a high-octane thriller featuring Eddie Mason, a brilliant and talented protagonist who had hoped to stay away from his previous life with the CIA, but an equally talented woman, Loren Malen, had never forgotten him and their previous relationship, no matter how brief it had been. Needing to help a close friend of hers, she pulls Eddie back into the action along with his team of gifted and trustworthy friends. The Caribbean setting is lush and ideal for this cinematic adventure.

Hurst comes out of the gate fast and furious with this debut novel, filled with non-stop action from start to finish. At first, I was concerned about the number of characters and if I’d be able to keep them sorted, but I didn’t need to worry. They soon distinguished themselves and fell into groups of good versus evil, with some gray areas in between. Told from multiple points of view, the author used flashbacks to develop the backstory and characters, and even those sequences are action-filled and, in my opinion, intriguing fodder for at least one prequel. This is a terrific start to a series that is sure to be a hit with readers who love spy thrillers, political intrigue, and non-stop action.

Sublime Line: “Fans of international thrillers with sharp dialogue, layered characters, and non-stop action will find this an addictive read.”

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