Phil in SF reviewed Six Bad Things by Charlie Huston (Henry Thompson, #2)
Enjoyable, but repeats elements of book 1
3 stars
Henry Thompson is living the life of a fugitive in Mexico, where his stolen money goes a lot further than in the US. And where he's a lot safer. Until a Russian shows up, recognizes him, and tries to collect the money. Henry survives the encounter, but concocts a plan to return to the US.
So thus begins the new descent, which follows a lot of the same plot elements as book 1. Multiple groups chasing Henry for money he doesn't have in his possession but which he could theoretically lead them to. Bad guys betraying other bad guys. People getting killed, many of them by Henry himself.
The main differences this time? Henry doesn't feel quite as bad as before when he hurts people. And instead of being chased through the streets of New York, he's being chased from Mexico to California to Las Vegas.
Still fun, but doesn't …
Henry Thompson is living the life of a fugitive in Mexico, where his stolen money goes a lot further than in the US. And where he's a lot safer. Until a Russian shows up, recognizes him, and tries to collect the money. Henry survives the encounter, but concocts a plan to return to the US.
So thus begins the new descent, which follows a lot of the same plot elements as book 1. Multiple groups chasing Henry for money he doesn't have in his possession but which he could theoretically lead them to. Bad guys betraying other bad guys. People getting killed, many of them by Henry himself.
The main differences this time? Henry doesn't feel quite as bad as before when he hurts people. And instead of being chased through the streets of New York, he's being chased from Mexico to California to Las Vegas.
Still fun, but doesn't feel as new.