The Apostle by Brad Thor

I read thrillers to have fun, and Scot Harvath's newest adventure in Brad Thor's "The Apostle" was a fun read. I enjoyed it, and look forward to Thor's next book. Brad Thor's hero, Scot Harvath, is one of my favorite thriller characters. I've enjoyed every book in the series. This latest installment is a fairly simple plot compared to some of the earlier books, but enjoyable just the same.The investigation back in the U.S. regarding secrets kept by politicians was my least favorite part of the book, I found myself reading through these sections quickly, wanting to get back to the action with Harvath and his companions. The mission for Harvath in this novel was pretty straightforward compared to some of the previous books. A female doctor is kidnapped in Afghanistan and Harvath is sent to secure her rescue. Yes, there is a bit more than that, but that is the basic mission that Harvath needs to accomplish, and along the way he deals with multiple terrorists and cheats death on
several occasions.Thor's writing is fast paced and suspenseful, and contains good tactics and a fair amount of technology. His writing about Afghanistan takes you there with Harvath and engrosses you with a thrilling story. The political components of the story are also interesting, and make a comment on the state of affairs that go on behind closed doors in political arenas that many people are sick and tired of. I think Thor writes about many people's frustrations with the system. However, it really is Harvath and his covert operations that I enjoy the most, and those are the elements that make me a fan and have me looking forward to the next book and next adventure of Brad Thor's hero.Bottom line: It was a fun read and that's what I read novels for!

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