Chris Leek
Independent Reviewer
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Mercs and Hummers aren’t the only things going south when
Emma jacks the wrong car and lands in the middle of a lethal conspiracy. She
soon finds herself on the run and out of her depth with the CIA hot on her trail and her own
crew baying for her blood.
Gary Carson starts out with a gritty, streetwise crime tale
which he enlarges in scope and complexity until it transforms into a full-blown
political thriller. The process is a risky one and while it kind of worked, I can't help feeling that a good story may have been sacrificed by striving for the bigger bang.
The unexpected turns in an already fast-paced plot might
make you wish your Kindle came with a seat belt, but if you hold tight in the curves Hot Wire will give you a decent ride.
There is a strong sense of place in Carson’s skillful imagery and his well written action packs a solid punch. The choice of a first person narrative also proves to be an excellent vantage point for the reader and gives ample opportunity for bonding with a sassy and likable protagonist.
There is a strong sense of place in Carson’s skillful imagery and his well written action packs a solid punch. The choice of a first person narrative also proves to be an excellent vantage point for the reader and gives ample opportunity for bonding with a sassy and likable protagonist.
Hot Wire has
some real nice touches. It also poses a few questions with its plotting. I'm not totally convinced by the answers, but it was still an enjoyable read, and with a little less ambition and a touch more gutter it would have been a stormer. You know, it just needed a few more dead hookers.
