Quarry, the mononymous star of KILLING QUARRY, is on his way to a track down a killer and eliminate him. Well, that’s what he does the best. But when he reaches Illinois, he finds himself the target of a hit, one in which he narrowly escapes. Who wants him dead?
Quarry speculates on who it might be. He thinks he knows but has no evidence to back up his theory. Whilst pondering on this, enter Lu - a woman from his past, and also a killer. Quarry wonders about the timing. Is she part of the plot to see him dead or is it just a co-incidence?
For those readers who have just joined in the series. Collins uses the opening chapter whereby Quarry reflects upon his past: from being a Marine sniper in Vietnam, working for a third party as a killer for hire, then going solo. It’s all there.
The novel is conveyed through Quarry’s first-person narration. His voice is assured, and the deadpan humour lightens up some of the darker passages. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and the pace drives through to a satisfying finish. Okay, you need a suspension of belief (as you do in so many books) but it’s not a big distraction.
Read it for what it is: entertainment.
Welcome back Quarry.
