Title: Dead Eye
Author: Mark Greaney
First published December 3, 2013
479 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780425269053 (ISBN10: 0425269051)
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Mark Greaney’s thriller Dead Eye follows the story of Court Gentry, a former CIA assassin who has spent years perfecting his ability to blend into the shadows and disappear without a trace. However, when he seeks revenge against a former employer who double-crossed him, he unwittingly becomes the target of someone just like him.
Russell Whitlock, code-named Dead Eye, is a former student of the same lethal program that trained Gentry. Armed with an intimate knowledge of his prey’s tactics and movements, Whitlock is a free agent with one mission – to eliminate Gentry.
In a heart-stopping game of cat and mouse, Gentry must use all his skills and experience to evade his pursuer and survive until the moment when he can turn the tables and take down Dead Eye once and for all.
About the Author
Mark Greaney holds a degree in International Relations and Political Science. He went above and beyond while researching The Gray Man series, visiting ten countries and undergoing rigorous training in firearms usage, battlefield medicine, and close-range combat techniques.
For more information, visit MARKGREANEYBOOKS.COM or reach out to Mark directly at [email protected].
Editoral Review
Dead Eye by Mark Greaney is a thrilling and action-packed novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Greaney, who is best known for his work on the Jack Ryan series, delivers a gritty and fast-paced tale that is sure to appeal to fans of the spy and thriller genres.
The story follows Court Gentry, a former CIA agent who now works as a freelance assassin. When Gentry is hired by a shadowy organization to take out a Syrian scientist who is developing a deadly biological weapon, he soon discovers that he has been set up.
Hunted by both the CIA and a group of ruthless mercenaries, Gentry must race against time to clear his name and bring the true villains to justice. Greaney’s writing is both tight and evocative, drawing readers into a dangerous world of espionage and intrigue.
The plot is complex and layered, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. Greaney’s characters are also well-drawn and multi-dimensional, with enough backstory and motivation to make them feel real and relatable.
As with all good thrillers, Dead Eye is also deeply rooted in the current political climate. Greaney takes aim at the dark underbelly of the global arms trade, highlighting the ways in which powerful interests can exploit and manipulate those who are willing to do their bidding.
The novel is also a meditation on the nature of violence and its toll on those who are forced to inflict it. While Dead Eye is a superbly crafted novel, it is not without its flaws.
Some readers may find the violence and brutality of the book to be too much for their tastes, while others may be put off by some of the more implausible moments in the plot. Additionally, while Gentry is a sympathetic and likable protagonist, some readers may find his rapid-fire quips and one-liners to be too cheesy or forced.
Overall, however, Dead Eye is a must-read for fans of the spy and thriller genre. With its clever plotting, dynamic characters, and powerful message, it stands as one of the best works of espionage fiction in recent memory.
Highly recommended. Rating: 4.5/5
