Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Double Edged: A change of heart by Ben Harr

Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 978-1-84753-471-2
Genre: Mystery/Thriller

The CIA has a dangerous assignment coming up and hires a private investigative agency to help with it-Tom Paxton and Sergio Martinez. They're sent to Corsica to learn the whereabouts of on Armand Farel who at age 82 has formed an alliance with terrorists.

Their investigation leads them into danger and this causes more people to become involved. French intelligence and men from the other side of the law as well. Death also becomes a traveling companion on their flight from Corsica, following them onto the next stage of their assignents that now involves the lost fortune of the Knights Templar when they were disbanded by the Pope.

Someone seeks revenge for the perceived theft of this fortune. Is that what he really wants or is this just a front for something even more sinister? Join Tom and Sergio as they travel fro one continent to the other in search of their elusive prey. Will they ever find him? How does a wealthy man in the US connect to the old man and terrorists and the lost fortune and further with global warming?

This is a tale with lots of action, a story with lots of changes of scenery, interesting characters and plenty of international intrigue to suit readers looking for a thriller without the usual gore and bombs. Recommended as a read for anone who enjoys mystery or spy stories. Enjoy.
Anne K. Edwards

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