Onslaught - (Steve Flynn Thriller) by Nick Oldham (Hardcover)

About the Book

When he is accused of murdering his boss, sportfishing captain Steve Flynn finds that his idyllic life in the Canary Islands has lost its charm. Then his ex-girlfriend is kidnapped. To save her, Flynn must re-hone his old policing and military skills, and put himself in the firing line against a gang for whom violent death is a way of life.

Book Synopsis

Introducing tough-as-nails former Royal Marine, ex-cop and sportfishing skipper Steve Flynn in the first of a brand-new series of exciting action thrillers.

When he is accused of murdering his boss, sportfishing captain Steve Flynn finds that his idyllic life in the Canary Islands has suddenly lost its charm. Arrested by a tenacious - and corrupt - Spanish detective, Flynn knows he is facing a grim future unless he can somehow prove his innocence.

Matters take a turn for the worse however when Flynn's ex-girlfriend is kidnapped and her life used as a bargaining chip. The only way Flynn can save her is to pull out all the stops, re-hone his old policing and military skills, and put himself in the firing line against a murderous gang for whom violent death is a way of life.

Review Quotes

"A plot packed with high-octane action and gut-churning violence. . . the perfect book for anyone who thinks there's nothing to read between Michael Connelly novels"-- "Booklist Starred Review"

"Flynn's action-packed debut will tempt fans of the rock 'em, sock 'em school"-- "Kirkus Reviews"