The Murder Exchange

Fabulous - a great read which kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The conclusion came as a surprise. I enjoyed the style of writing, which took a while to get used to but it was like seeing the story through two different characters.

Former veterans, Max Iversson and Joe Riggs, own and operate Tiger Solutions, a security protection firm that provides bodyguards. Thus, when nightclub owner Roy Fowler wants to hire them, Max ignores his internal gut warning system that shouts at him that this guy is trouble and accepts the business because that is what they do for a living and the fee is terrific.

Fowler needs Max to protect him during a dangerous business deal. Taking along two of his better operative Max accompanies Roy to the isolated rendezvous. While, Max checks the joint out, Tony kills first Roy and then Eric, but Max kills Tony. Max flees with Roy's attaché case, only to later find it empty.

Detective Sergeant Gallan investigates the murder of a drug dealer show more who worked security in Fowler's club. However, persistency begins to pay off when Gallan finds several interesting threads that have nothing to do with the homicide investigation. He comes across a link between Fowler and the Holtz mob and also to Max. Digging deeper, Gallan has no idea where these clues will take him, but he suspects that he will learn that Max operates on the wrong side of the law.

THE MURDER EXCHANGE is a wonderful crime thriller that contains a solid police procedural. The story line, for the most part, rotates first-person perspectives between Iversson and Gallan so that the audience can see what each man is thinking, which at times focuses on the same incident. Though some twists seem a bit far fetched, this is strong tale carried off by the sardonic wit of the two lead characters. show less

A gritty, violent crime thriller set in London with cops on the take and questions of who is the real villain. Fast, pacy action and some good dialogue.

Has Kernick lost his way? Not as good as past books.