melaniesreads's review
5.0
This book starts with John escaping a heatwave and heading to the beach. All nice so far and he even has a flask of tea. He doesn’t even make it that far after his spidey senses detect something isn’t right with a pick up waiting in a queue to get to the beach. And this readers is precisely why I love these books so much. Our hero isn’t a 20/30 something he’s older and to me that gives him a wealth of experience. But he suffers the consequences of his actions with his health. “Now at 60, his body wore tiredness like an overcoat”. He’s not as fit physically or mentally and after a full on action sequence you get to see how vulnerable he is. Including the strong presence of his PTSD manifestation Jeff Perkins.
Another thing I love is the partnership between Savage and Tannaz the tech whizz and DCI Roberts is fitting in nicely too as a major player. Bringing them on board when murders of atheists are discovered using religious torture methods. As a non believer myself I still find religion fascinating and this plot was certainly that. I really want to say more but for God’s sake people read it yourself. See what I did there haha!!!
These are probably in amongst my fastest reads as they are so full on and once you start reading you are sucked into a Savage vortex and only spat out once you have reached the end. And wow what an ending. Better be a book five Mr Boland.
If you want a thriller with a difference, one with original plot lines, plenty of action, characters you care for and baddies you can love to hate. One that grips you from the start and doesn’t let go and a hero who loves tea then what are you waiting for.
Another thing I love is the partnership between Savage and Tannaz the tech whizz and DCI Roberts is fitting in nicely too as a major player. Bringing them on board when murders of atheists are discovered using religious torture methods. As a non believer myself I still find religion fascinating and this plot was certainly that. I really want to say more but for God’s sake people read it yourself. See what I did there haha!!!
These are probably in amongst my fastest reads as they are so full on and once you start reading you are sucked into a Savage vortex and only spat out once you have reached the end. And wow what an ending. Better be a book five Mr Boland.
If you want a thriller with a difference, one with original plot lines, plenty of action, characters you care for and baddies you can love to hate. One that grips you from the start and doesn’t let go and a hero who loves tea then what are you waiting for.
sarahs_bookish_life's review
5.0
For once in my life I am speechless. It doesn’t happen often, believe me. There is soooooooooooooo much I want, in fact need, to say about this book but I can’t! Impossible without giving spoilers away. For anyone that’s read it, you will understand.
The story works well as a standalone even though it’s the fourth in the series. Savage and Tannaz find themselves helping the police to catch a killer as the usual case being, they are over worked and under staffed. Of course who better to help them than these two. Tanaz is a computer whizz who can kick butt and Savage, well he reminds me a bit of Bruce Willis’ character in the Die Hard films.
There is plenty of action for the crime thriller junkie fans amongst us. The murders are brutal but exciting at the same time. Savage’s mental health comes more under play in this book and it brought out the mothering instinct in me, having me care more about his character than normal.
Savage Gods is a pager turning, pulse soaring, thriller of a ride. It has an explosive storyline in more ways than one. One part had me going back to re read as I couldn’t get my head around what was in front of me. Even now, I’m still in shock. Again I wish I could say so much more but Savage fans especially, would not thank me, or probably believe me, for that matter. This is one you need to read for yourself. Powerful and engrossing!
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
The story works well as a standalone even though it’s the fourth in the series. Savage and Tannaz find themselves helping the police to catch a killer as the usual case being, they are over worked and under staffed. Of course who better to help them than these two. Tanaz is a computer whizz who can kick butt and Savage, well he reminds me a bit of Bruce Willis’ character in the Die Hard films.
There is plenty of action for the crime thriller junkie fans amongst us. The murders are brutal but exciting at the same time. Savage’s mental health comes more under play in this book and it brought out the mothering instinct in me, having me care more about his character than normal.
Savage Gods is a pager turning, pulse soaring, thriller of a ride. It has an explosive storyline in more ways than one. One part had me going back to re read as I couldn’t get my head around what was in front of me. Even now, I’m still in shock. Again I wish I could say so much more but Savage fans especially, would not thank me, or probably believe me, for that matter. This is one you need to read for yourself. Powerful and engrossing!
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
nietzschesghost's review
5.0
Savage Gods is the fourth instalment in the John Savage Action Thriller series and is another superb addition to this high-octane saga. Each book just keeps getting better. I have to mention the tag line - “he only kills atheists” - if this doesn't pique your interest then nothing will. As an atheist but someone who enjoys reading about religion and theology, this is a perfect thriller. John Savage, a former SAS member currently suffering from PTSD and his intrepid colleague Iranian master hacker Tannaz return to investigate when a group of atheists are targeted; initially only those who create havoc by being outspoken against the Christian faith and by not respecting the right for others to believe were on the perpetrator's hitlist but it now appears that the goalposts have been moved. This tale is bigotry at its finest. With both atheism and Christianity having so many who subscribe to their ideologies what are the chances of finding the needle in the haystack and capturing the responsible party before more hurt can arise?
This is a topical, tense and utterly riveting thriller with the age-old battle between those who have faith and those who don't right at the forefront, with both groups believing themselves to be correct. The murders are violent and disturbing showing the pure hatred felt by the killer when committing the crime and highlighting the danger of religious intolerance. It's nail-biting from the very beginning and doesn't stop short when it comes to providing explosive action, plenty of pulse-pounding moments and a gobsmacking conclusion. This is even more of a page-turner than the previous three instalments and is an absolute must-read for crime connoisseurs who enjoy their action fast and hot. I could gab on and on but I would hate to give anything away as this is the type of book where it is beneficial to go in blind. It isn't necessary to have picked up the preceding novels before you embark on this one as it stands well on its own, however, I can almost guarantee you will be doing so after this. Highly recommended. Many thanks to BOTBS for an ARC.
This is a topical, tense and utterly riveting thriller with the age-old battle between those who have faith and those who don't right at the forefront, with both groups believing themselves to be correct. The murders are violent and disturbing showing the pure hatred felt by the killer when committing the crime and highlighting the danger of religious intolerance. It's nail-biting from the very beginning and doesn't stop short when it comes to providing explosive action, plenty of pulse-pounding moments and a gobsmacking conclusion. This is even more of a page-turner than the previous three instalments and is an absolute must-read for crime connoisseurs who enjoy their action fast and hot. I could gab on and on but I would hate to give anything away as this is the type of book where it is beneficial to go in blind. It isn't necessary to have picked up the preceding novels before you embark on this one as it stands well on its own, however, I can almost guarantee you will be doing so after this. Highly recommended. Many thanks to BOTBS for an ARC.
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