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As in the first installment, the scene setting and action are well done. There were more twists and they mostly worked. Towards the end, when Drake's pursuers suddenly switched to being his rescuers without any obvious prompt, and in spite of the clear contradiction offered at the very start of the novel, I was half expecting the sort of happy ending whereby the mastermind is brought to justice and all his victims (direct and indirect, those who survive, at least) get the second chance they're after. Thankfully, Redemption didn't disappoint on that score, with the implication of a longer game to be played through later books. Weirdly, it reminded me a lot of Dumas' morally grey ending to The Three Musketeers, which has never once been faithfully adapted to the movie/TV screen. They give us heroes who inspire us to try harder than we thought necessary, reach further than we thought possible, or risk more than we thought safe. And they give us villains who explore our deepest fears, challenge our insecurities, and question our deepest held convictions. Stories can do all these things and more. They explore the universal experiences of our lives, they stir emotions regardless of our race, color or creed, they help to bring us together through our shared experiences, and passions, and fears, and help remind us that we have more in common with each other than we think. Reading this series is like riding a roller coaster…my feeling is all over the place. While the reason I love Ryan Drake series is because the story and characters feel so real and for this genre this is rare. Ryan Drake never went on a mission with super high-tech gears, his team did not lovey doey with each other, their mission…went wrong half of the time. For me, plots in the previous book, Downfall and this final one, Something to Die For are the least realistic in the series but…..the emotion…..it’s too real and very much human. The intensity of the whole series is loosen a bit after we learn about Anya and Cain’s past in Downfall which also ending with a new conflict between Anya and Drake. In this book we learn about the circle; Freya (Drake’s mum) and her role, Cain and his manipulation, other members with high power. With so many gun fights, car chasing, grenade, cat and mouse game around the globe, He once played small extra roles in local British TV series, as soldiers. He was put through military boot camp in preparation for the role.
Note: I have intentionally not puts summary of the plot in this review due to not wanting to put any spoilers in) Knowing this man holds information vital to the ongoing conflict, the CIA bring in Ryan Drake and his elite Shepherd team to find and rescue their lost operative. Also, I think Cain was a great antagonist, and the face off between him, Drake and Anya a stunning scene (though I completely saw it coming before even starting this book). However, I didn't really buy the twist of having a man behind the man behind the curtain pulling all the strings and acting as the final antagonist - Stark. It caught me off guard, sure, but we had nine books of build up for Cain, only a few chapters for Stark. Well, at least Hawkins was left for the very climax. Believe that!" -- The Drinker makes a proud boast or proclamation of something, followed by the yelling "Believe that!". Conversely, some of the twists - the introduction of the antagonist, then the later revelation of the shadowy figure pulling the strings - are clearly telegraphed ahead of time, and so lose all their impact.I read the first novel in this series about a year ago – not my usual cup of tea but to my surprise I found myself really caught up in it. The characters were compelling enough to hold my attention and the plot moved along to a conclusion that left it wide open for a sequel. And here it is. Despite grave danger, the team is able to rescue Maras and return her to the United States unharmed. Drake’s part in the story seems to be over, but a chilling phone call from Munro reveals that his sister has been taken hostage. If he ever wants to see her again, he must free Maras and use her to uncover a secret the CIA will do anything to keep hidden, and Munro will do anything to uncover.
With many major publications singing Jordan’s praises, most are drawn towards his sense of suspense. That and his ability to create action set-pieces which are highly visceral and entertaining for his readers to experience, is what many readers have come to appreciate, as he gains fans both far and wide. The career of Will Jordan is growing from strength-to-strength due to this, something that doesn’t appear to stopping anytime soon. Laughing in his distinct tone, often with his picture onscreen, in response to something ridiculous. Videos detailing why movies today are bad in various ways, focusing on varying topics, and comparing them to movies from the past in an unfavorable light. He also explains why it's so, and often detailing both the incompetency of the creators, and the actual sinister intent behind it. After graduating high school he moved on to university, gaining an Honors Degree in Information Technology. To support himself during his degree he worked a number of part time jobs, one of which was as an extra in television and feature films. Cast as a World War Two soldier, he was put through military boot camp in preparation for the role.Drinker's Open Bar -- An open forum where The Drinker discusses recent events and developments in the pop culture landscape with guest YouTubers and the chat. This was introduced in September 2021. Originally, he hosted it by himself, but his longtime friend MauLer was later made into an official co-host. Book Review: Something to Die For (Ryan Drake, Book 9), by Will Jordan | Strand Magazine". Strand Mag. 2021-08-16 . Retrieved 2021-09-29.