Presidential Shift by C. G. Cooper is the perfect weekend
read if you’re looking for a bit of escapism from the grind of real life. It’s
the fourth book in the Corps Justice series although, given that it is the
first one I’ve read, I was able to enjoy it as a standalone read. There are
some references to incidents that have gone before and relationships have
obviously developed throughout the series but none of this impeded on the flow
of the story.
The novel is driven by political intrigue and chicanery and
centres on a company called SSI which is manned by ex- service personnel. The
lead character, whose father founded the company, is a former Marine named Cal
Stokes and he is hired by the President to investigate corruption within the US
government.
Events take a more sinister turn when two attempts are made
on the First Lady’s life and Cal and his SSI colleagues become caught up in a
domestic terrorist plot that leads them to a group of white supremacists. The
main cast of characters are convincing and the banter between them believable. Some
of the relationships had obviously been forged through events in previous
novels which made me want to read more. My curiosity was particular piqued by
Senator Brandon Zimmer, Stokes’ former foe who is now his good friend.
The narrative is fuelled by action with lots of twists and
turns and there is a surprising twist at the end which adds an extra punch to
the story. If you enjoy losing yourself in ‘24’ style adventure then this will
be your kind of thing.
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