Nick Thacker completely out does himself in The Napoleon Job, the 11th book of Harvey Bennett thrillers. Only now, I am afraid, so very afraid, that this will be his last Harvey Bennett book.
We start out in Cugach, Alaska, where Harvey and Julie built their original house after they married. Of course, by now, it is the headquarters for CSO (Civilian Special Operations). Run by Mr "E" and Mrs. "E" , although the gang only ever sees Mr. "E" by video. This day, Mrs. "E", Ben, Julie, Sarah and Reggie are the only ones around.
The Napoleon Job opens as Ben, Julie, Mrs. "E" and some folks are talking about the next op. Ben barely gets a text from the incoming Freddie which says, "GET OUT NOW!", he stares at the rest of them and, as they get the same text, they barrel out of the compound, only to have it explode into a million pieces over their heads.
After pulling himself out, Ben looks for Julie and finds her crying. Once everyone has been located, the group is devastated to find that Mrs."E" is dead. Although they are grateful to Freddie for the advance warning, Ben and Freddie have to literally hold Reggie down to keep him from flying off in a murderous rage.
The burden falls to Ben to call Mr. "E" to break the bad news. Ben is shocked at the lack of reaction he gets and the seemingly unrelated directions the group is given.
Thus begins the Thackerian genius in storytelling. The Napoleon Job has more plot twists than a mountain road. Just when you think you've figured out which group is really the bad guys, BOOM! Another change explodes in your face.
The pacing is exquisite in that even though the conspiracy starts off hot and heavy, Nick will lull you into thinking everything is going smoothly, right before disaster happens and the race is on again.
Whether by creating long-term lovable characters like Harvey and Julie Bennett; by masterfully plotting a story, which itself is masterfully told; or by running up your adrenaline on the thriller rollercoaster, Nick Thacker is a winner every time.
Although I was left with my mouth hanging open at an ending I just didn't see coming (and WOWZERS, what an ending!), I still give this a 5, I wish I could give more, stars.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2021