The Apostle ~ Brad Thor

Funk Rating: 7 out of 10

I like Thor's books and I like Scot Harvath -- he's my kind of avenging angel. But this was a poor effort by a talented author. Oh, it's got plenty of page-turning mojo in that "thriller by number" style that seems to be transcending all the NYT bestsellers. Yet again, terrorists are the bad guys; yet again, senior government officials are hiding bad personal behaviors; yet again, it's up to a one-man superhero to save the situation...

Now, if I put the tricked up storyline aside, I do like the fundamental storyline here (and across all the Thor books) that there are committed and serious men and women that put it on the line every day. And it's a sad reflection on our country when we get bozos in office (whether that's the Oval Office or Congress) that 2nd guess, that think "if we just talk to each other, we'll all get along", or worst of all, say things in public that undermine our brave men and women that put themselves in harm's way. Grand-standing has no place in national security.

I wish Thor had come up with a better plotline. That's my core gripe... But, when it comes out in paperback, if you like Thor, it's a fine distraction for a few hours...