A Caller's Game

Having read now 4 of J.D. Barker's books, as well as his collaboration with James Patterson, [b:The Coast-to-Coast Murders 51132731 The Coast-to-Coast Murders James Patterson https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598398475l/51132731.SY75.jpg 78297115], I knew what to expect, and I was not disappointed: strong characters making difficult decisions, and, in this book, on the most trying of circumstances.

The “Game” in this book only serves as an anchor to kick off the stories behind each of the characters, with well-placed action-packed moments to keep us glued to the pages.

Besides the story, J. D. Barker took a few paragraphs to acknowledge the once-in-a-century event we are (or were, after 2021) living in, and that showed me although his mind is capable of going to very dark places, he also knows how his works allows that escapism we all need every once in a while.

I will be looking forward to his next book (hopefully soon!)

(eARC provided by NetGalley and Hampton Creek Press)