Deserter is the first outing for military police officer and all-around legendary hero, Scott Brodie, in the DeMilles's most electrifying and downright exhilarating thriller to date. Action-packed, fraught with danger and with plenty of political intrigue, we are treated to a stellar read from beginning to end and a book that produces so many twisty-turny surprises as well as countless peaks and troughs. Espionage, crime fiction and action thrillers, this has a potent, killer mix with the pages simply turning themselves. It gets you salivating and is clearly, as with all of Nelson DeMille's previous political thrillers, well thought through. It's timely and has your heart racing as the chase heats up. For a book that blends both authors' unique styles, this is a solid, exciting and highly entertaining read.

There is no doubt this co-authored book is up there with some of his past stories in terms of complex plotting, fast pacing and the delicate balance between thoroughly researching the topics but not allowing the narrative to get bogged down in detail. This is a taut and utterly captivating thriller and the first in a planned trilogy featuring Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. The story centres around a Delta Force member who disappears from his post in Afghanistan and is seen a year later amongst the hotbed of unrest in turbulent Venezuela. Brodie and Taylor are given the mission of locating him and bringing him home whether that be alive or dead. Many thanks to Sphere for an ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher and author for this ARC.

This is the first book I’ve read by these authors. I really enjoyed this book, it drew me in right from the beginning. The two main characters were very likeable and at times their rapport, working relationship in the story made me laugh. Especially with Brodie’s character. The story was very descriptive, I felt I could picture the scenes in different places in my mind. Good back story as to why Captain Mercer, an American army officer deserted his post. Great plot with plenty of twists and turns, who can they trust, not all is as it seems, and the army not wanting a huge secret to get out. I found this a gripping, addictive read and a good thriller and I would recommend this and look to read other books by these authors. Hope there are more books to follow featuring Brodie and Taylor.

I have read, loved and thoroughly enjoyed all of Mr DeMille's books in the past, and once again was not disappointed. His John Corey series, even though it is suppose to be serious in nature, actually had me chuckling more than once!
So it was with great excitement that I started this book, and even though its a longer read than I'm used to, finished it in one sitting. Yes, that's how good it is!
An army officer deserts his post, and is then hunted by detectives Brodie and Taylor, ending them up in Venezuela looking for him. The stark realities of life in Venezuela was aptly described and set the tone of a thrilling, captivating and entertaining read.
I love this collaboration of the Misters deMille, and hope they will write together soon in future.
Highly recommended.

A master of the art, assisted ably by his son who is still at the top of his game.

A wonderful political thriller that thrills from the opening pages.

Well crafted, deeply informed and knowledgeable and with a great plot and characters.

What more can you ask for?