#1 Kindle bestselling author Jack Elgos presents... The Killer III: The Final Reckoning In the conclusion of this epic trilogy, The Killer III: The Final Reckoning sees former IRA hitman Darren McCann seeking vengeance for the brutal murder of his Ma. Now going under the name of Liam O'Neil and working for the British Government, Liam knows he is ultimately just a pawn between the IRA and the Brits, and dreams of taking his Catalan mistress Montse out of the reach of both. However this dream must be put on hold until the men who signed his Ma's death warrant are killed. His quest takes him back to old comrades in the Basque terrorist training camps, his Irish homeland and military bases in the UK. In his inimitable style, Elgos captures the political and human aspects of The Troubles in a fast-paced Pulp-Fiction style novel, while painting believable and likeable characters that draws the reader in from page one. Reviews for The Killer: "Absolutely great. From the first word you are hooked." Chris Brandler, Amazon "Jack Elgos is a wordsmith. Characters jump out of the pages and the plot truly bowled me over and sent shivers down my spine. Engaging, thought-provoking while simultaneously page-turning, this is an instant classic." George Steptoe, Amazon I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I could tell this wasn't the sort of thing I would usually read, but I was intrigued by all the positive feedback and that so many people seemed to like a main character they wouldn't normally like, so I thought I'd give it a go. So here I am a little confused by how it made me feel. It's hardly classic literature, but it doesn't claim to be. I'm used to a bit more narrative, though I don't like it to be overdone. I have an imagination and don't need the writer to describe every detail for me. What you have with The Killer is almost the opposite of that. The story is in the dialogue and the events. Far from being told what happens, it all just happens, right there in front of you and you go along with it or you don't. It's quick, probably the fastest paced book I've ever read, and is something very different from the norm where writers try too hard to educate the readers. I don't want to be educated. I just want to enjoy a good book that has me engrossed. The end is frustrating yet satisfying at the same time. It has pace and attack and I never thought I would side with an IRA assassin, but you can't help but like the guy. Jack Elgos made me do that, which is quite an achievement. I've read hundreds of books but I've never before felt the urge to review one. What is it about this book that made me care enough? I honestly don't know, but it has a certain something that I can't quite describe. My advice to anyone trying to decide whether to read this book or not: if you want your hand held by a writer who describes every dew-drop on a leaf, then I wouldn't bother. It's not for you. If you want a long read that you put down at night and pick up the next evening, then it's not for you. If you want a quick, read it all at one go book that you can't put down until you've finished it, give it a go. ScottyMac Nymag.com