The Exile - Book Review

The elite LAPD 5-2 squad board the train to Los Angeles to bring the cold-blooded killer Frank Dolan into custody, but little do they realise that there is a second cold-blooded killer on the train, Raymond Oliver Thorne who has left a trail of bodies behind him. In an amazing twist of events Raymond becomes Frank Dolan's hostage, but when taken into custody Raymond leaves more questions than answers. Who is Raymond Oliver Thorne? And what lead him to be on that train? All they know is he is prepared kill`. As the 5-2 track the ever elusive Raymond a battle emerges within the ranks of the 5-2 squad, which leads to the death of nearly all its members and to Raymond.

The squad is now disbanded with John Barron to blame.

John Barron now finds himself forced to leave the Los Angeles , change his identity and start a new life.

But even with his new life in England Barron cannot let Raymond go; he wants to understand what Raymond referred to as 'the pieces that would ensure the future'. Just as he realises the clues left behind aren't getting him anywhere one of Raymond's contacts is murdered in Paris and there is only one man that could have killed him`.Raymond.

Barron feels compelled to take up the case again and in doing so is led to Russia where Raymond's identity and ultimate mission are revealed.

While is not for the faint-hearted, I would highly recommend this novel to all those who would enjoy a heart pounding thriller.

Book:

Author: Allan Folsom

Publisher: Penguin Books

Book Review By: Amy Gault