Steve Stratton ups his game big-time with Shadow Sanction. It’s not just a thriller, but it’s one on a grand-scale with multiple plots unraveling at once, akin to old-school Tom Clancy thrillers. You’re in for a wild, action-packed ride.
The book literally kicks off with a thumping action sequence that sets the high-octane tone for the narrative. The shootouts and hand-to-hand combat sequences all pack the brawling energy of a high-speed bullet train. Combined with technical and tactical descriptions dazzling in gritty authenticity, the action keeps you pumped up and eager to read more.
The lifeline of this thriller however is the far-reaching scope of the story. Stretching beyond Mexico and the US, the narrative feels exotic and larger than life. There is no doubt excellent inspiration from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, but Shadow Tier II: Shadow Sanction is its own beast. Stratton cleverly situates the playing field with distinctive characters, each of whom drive the story ahead with realistic divisions of authorities and operating theaters even in unorthodox warfare. Between rooting for characters and being scared for their well-being, we realize the gripping nature of Stratton’s writing that resonates with us not just as thriller fans but voracious readers looking to engage in thoughtful and tactile experiences.
Shadow Sanction is concrete proof that there is much more to come from Stratton in terms of stellar action and engaging global storylines with high expectations for his next adventure with Lance Bear Wolf, a protagonist whose familial and moral values are ideals all can look up to."
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