The Assassin's Protégé is a thrill ride of an origin story.
Alison Blasdell has given readers Ainsley Jarred, a helicopter tour pilot on Maui living a second act after the Navy and relationships gone south. She finds herself on the run because of a microchip device left with her- a pleasant nod to one of my personal favorite Hitchcock devices. Where the author really shines is the characterization of Ainsley, the mix of detail and emotion that allowed me to not only connect but be vested in her development. If you're looking for a female action hero who can give it out as well as they can take it, this is the book for you.
Every protégé must have a mentor and Ainsley's is Dick Jordan, ex-CIA agent turned private assassin/fixer. The training meshes with aiding her in staying one step ahead of those who will do anything, including targeting her family, to obtain the microchip. I found the sex and violence a little over the top, but the story had a nice balance of side characters and directionality. Published in November 2019, the Assassin's Protégé has the potential to be the first in an exciting series.
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