On the surface this book presents itself as a metropolitan crime thriller, following a jaded and cliche police officer in his lone pursuit of a crime-lead that no one else will believe. What unfolds is an engaging narrative that follows this officer and his reconciliation with an old case and an old associate across a quickly and disastrously crumbling modern landscape.
Set in a political climate that speaks closely to our present age, the story develops into a dystopian version of what could terrifyingly and convincingly be our reality. Starting as a gritty, urban parable the story develops into what could be a prequel for post-apocalyptic classics such as The Road.
The author describes classic and relatable characters who build with the story as they find themselves intrinsically linked to this meta-apocalyptic climax. I really grew to admire and appreciate the different characters and was drawn into the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist, that leaves us to decide for ourselves at times who is filling which role.
Fast and engaging read, highly recommended and looking forward to a sequel.
5/5
Men of God 