Down
Range is not only the first in a series; it marks the debut of
Taylor Moore as an author. Moore, a former CIA Intelligence Officer, writes
about what he knows best, government agents. Garrett Kohl, the hero in this modern
day western/thriller, is a deep-cover DEA agent working with the CIA in
Afghanistan when the story begins. When on a covert surveillance mission, he can
only observe while an entire village is massacred. Although Garrett’s orders
are to not to get involved, he rescues the 10-year-old Asadi who somehow manages
to escape the bullets. Garret expects to be fired for his actions but instead
finds himself charged with protecting the only viable witness to the atrocity.
As a former Green Beret and now an elite DEA agent, Garrett
knows he can keep the boy safe. Rather than use a safe house, Garrett takes
Asadi back to the family ranch he loves and the family he hasn’t spoken to in
years. Once there Garrett finds that the
town is under attack by drug dealers who have infiltrated law enforcement,
corrupted local businesses, and are now terrorizing his own brother. When Garret
discovers the situation cannot be resolved peacefully, he puts his special
skills and his knowledge of the land to good use. After all, Garrett has spent the better part
of his career hunting terrorists.
The book is very well written, and the author’s vibrant and
vivid descriptions of the land, horses, homes, businesses, and the characters
will take you right into the action. Should appeal to fans of C. J. Box and
Jack Carr.
Book two, Firestorm is due out in August when I expect to see Asadi
again. His story isn’t finished.
4.21 stars on Goodreads, 4.6 on
Amazon
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