In Apex, the third thriller in the gripping Crucible series from Ryan W. Aslesen, Max Ahlgren is once again recruited for a high-stakes mission that will take him closer to answers about his family, but also straight into the heart of the jungles of South America, where his hunt for a missing boy quickly becomes a hunt of a very different kind – with him as the prey.
Similar to the previous Ahlgren novels set in Alaska and North Korea, this exotic adventure offers intrigue and a deeply spiraling web of lies with our never-say-die protagonist leading every bullet-riddled charge. The author’s deeply researched knowledge of military activities and procedures gives the writing a striking sense of authenticity, despite the high-concept storyline and out-of-this-world enemies standing in Ahlgren’s way.
The peripheral characters are given ample opportunities to shine, giving the book a full and vibrant cast, making the plot twists and betrayals all the more painful. The dialogue is dark and crisp, more natural than in earlier installments, and the world-building is thorough, without any glaring plot holes or cut corners.
Aslesen is getting to know his rugged hero better and better with each new book, giving readers an increasingly intense, engaging, and memorable series featuring the seemingly invincible Max Ahlgren.
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