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The Consultant


THE CONSULTANT by CLAUDE BOUCHARD

PLOT: After helping the police with the Vigilante case, Chris Barry is invited to join a clandestine government agency. His first  assignment finds him at a shipping firm to investigate a possible murder. With his skills he soon finds out that the firm is being used to import drugs. When his cover is blown the criminals make it personal which leaves him no choice but to show them what his skills really are.



Still high from his first book I attacked this with much expectation. Although it's nice to see the friendship and love shown between the couples and their friends, this is after all a crime novel. I find this too mild, a.k.a. bland. The real action begins only when the bad guys take things personal. You have to read the book. I don't want to spoil what 'taking things personal' mean for this book.

The second book gives us the details of Chris Barry's and his wife's background. I think it was written more for the readers to get to know the Barry's and to what extent this guy's willing to go when pushed to the edge. I'd still recommend this if only to know the reasons behind the first book. As with any series, you miss one and then you're lost and confused with the story. 

VERDICT: READ IT!

      

                                                                                                 

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