Review: Vigilante Assassin by Mark Nolan

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Nadene @ Totally Addicted to Reading in Reviews / 9 Comments

Review: Vigilante Assassin by Mark NolanTitle: Vigilante Assassin
Author(s): Mark Nolan
Series: Jake Wolfe #2
Also in this series: Dead Lawyers Don't Lie , Killer Lawyer , San Diego Dead , Deadly Weapon , Key West Dead
Published by Self-published on October 27, 2017
Pages: 354
Genre(s): Suspense, Thriller
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
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Purchase: Amazon
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Every marriage has a secret, but this one is deadly. Lauren Stephens wakes up to find her husband, Gene, has vanished during the night. His phone is dead. Desperate, she hires Jake Wolfe and his war dog, Cody. They search the house and discover something so disturbing that Jake won't allow Lauren near it. "No, if you see this, there is no unseeing it."
Lauren thought she had it all: a loving partner, two great kids, a successful business, and a beautiful home in the San Francisco hills. But all of that is about to come crashing down, due to a frightening secret that will shock a trusting wife to the core. Gene has enemies, and now they want something from Lauren.
Jake Wolfe is a flawed man who has a bad habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He wants to leave his secret, violent past behind him, but when Lauren and her children are threatened, his protective instinct takes command. Jake soon finds himself involved in a dangerous conspiracy, targeted for death, and engaged in battle with a powerful, unseen group who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Jake's going to have to think fast and fight hard to protect Cody, Lauren and her kids.
Vigilante Assassin is Jake Wolfe book 2 in the ongoing series. It can be read as a stand-alone, or readers can start with book one, titled: Dead Lawyers Don't Lie.
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Jake Wolfe is looking to enjoy some peaceful moments after the hell he went through in Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie.  Spending time with his girlfriend, Sarah, his dog Cody on his friend’s yacht is an ideal way for him to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet he craves. However, all who knows Jake, peace and quiet is fleeting as trouble always finds him.  Just as he started to enjoy the moment, someone made an attempt on his life, and in true Jake Wolfe style, he eliminated the threat. However, he would find himself caught up in a world of murder, kidnappings, blackmail, drug trafficking and the mafia, but then this is a typical day for Jake.
When I first met Jake and Cody in Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie, I enjoyed spending time with them and in the process Cody stole my heart.  The feeling intensified in this installment.  Watching them working together warmed my heart. They had a close bond, and they would die to protect each other.  No disrespect to Jake, but for me Cody is the hero. A former military dog who is highly intelligent, courageous and loyal. He can be dangerous but only to those who posed a threat.  This is not say Jake did not have his positive points.  He is protective by nature, especially with women, children and animals. He had zero tolerance towards persons who would seek to inflict cruelty on them.
I had the chance to catch up with old characters. Introducing new players added to the intensity of the story. Jake’s girlfriend proved a force to reckon with. She sure has some mad fighting skills, which made her a perfect match for Jake.
Vigilante Assassin is an action packed, fast paced read, which will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the story.  It will have you turning the pages as you satisfy your sense curiosity regarding the unfolding of the events. I have to admit there were aspects of the story was unbelievable, but then its fiction.
Conclusion/Recommendation
A well-written thriller, Vigilante Assassin lived up to my expectations by providing me with all the ingredients I enjoy in a thriller. If you enjoy fast paced thrillers, then this would be a great addition to your library.
Readers are saying… 
“Non-Stop Action! I couldn’t put this book down!” 
 “This book grips you right off the bat and makes you sweat bullets right to the last page!” 
 
 “Another great read by a top notch story teller that can definitely keep you in suspense and unable to stop reading.” 

 

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Book 1: Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie


A mysterious killer who calls himself The Artist is assassinating wealthy lawyers in San Francisco. When war veteran Jake Wolfe accidentally takes his picture during a murder, The Artist adds Jake to his kill list and he becomes a target in a deadly game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive. How far would you go to protect your loved ones from a killer? Jake wants to leave his top secret, violent past life behind him. But the reluctant, flawed hero can’t ignore his duty and his personal moral compass.

This gripping thriller is full of suspense, plot twists and surprises. It features a cast of interesting characters, including several strong-willed women, two wise-cracking San Francisco Police Homicide Inspectors, one highly intelligent dog, and a philosophical killer who shares Jake’s admiration for Van Gogh paintings but still plans to kill him anyway. As Jake gets closer to unraveling a merciless conspiracy, his life gets turned upside down and the danger level increases, adding to the growing suspense. This entertaining page-turner starts out as a murder mystery and then shifts gears into a high-speed action thriller that takes you on a roller-coaster ride to the riveting ending. A good read for those who enjoy mysteries, suspense, action and adventure, vigilante justice, unique characters, witty dialogue and a little romance too. Now on sale in over a dozen countries around the world. Be the first among your friends to read it.
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About Mark Nolan

Mark Nolan began his writing career as a successful entrepreneur who created news stories for businesses that were featured in The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Parade, Reader’s Digest and The Associated Press. Nolan was born in San Francisco, grew up in the Bay Area of California, and has also lived in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. He has raised two great kids and one very smart retriever dog. Right now he’s busy writing the next book about Jake Wolfe (Book 2), but he also tries to make time every day to answer emails from readers.

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9 responses to “Review: Vigilante Assassin by Mark Nolan

  1. kindlemom1

    I’ve been loving thrillers and mysteries lately so I will definitely look more into this author!