If you are looking for a read that includes, espionage, vendettas, martial arts, and failed ops you might want to consider one of Russell Brook's thrillers with characters Ridley Fox & Nita Parris or maybe you are searching for a character like Eddie Barrow who chooses to be involved in a publicity stunt that goes awry.
Brook's reads engage all my senses as they are fast-paced and action-filled and offer contrasting venues. It pleases me that many of his reads are geared toward medical, environmental, and scientific fields and some of the experiments carried out provide unusual readings.
I lean towards the character Ridley Scott who knows what it's like to face tragedy as his fiancée, Jessica, was killed shortly after he proposed. This is where I pop in and tell you that Ridley was once with the (JTF2) Joint Task Force Two — Canada’s equivalent to America’s SEALs.
We are made aware of the intelligence that lies behind enemy lines. Brook's reads are not delicate as many of the villains he presents I would consider being arrogant - crass and sarcastic as is Ridley who is indifferent and often plays out scenarios in his head. Brooks hooks you into wanting to read on as Ridley is always coming up with ways to outsmart and stay alive.