Killer Turtle is fast-paced and full of action!

Set in New Zealand, the story opens with a bang! Literally. As the smoke settles and the dead men are taken away, a seemingly harmless shell heart, with a crude drawing of a turtle etched into it, is found. As the murders increase, this little turtle seems to be the link. Will the police be able to uncover the mystery before more innocent people die? 

Filled with danger, action and a clever plot, this book is hard to put down. The author combines several unusual elements to produce a story that will generate interest among readers. He mixes ancient religious customs and international terrorism to give the book a current intensity with a powerful history. There is a strong sense of impending danger throughout the story, and readers need to give this book their full attention.

The author has also brought some of his own knowledge and expertise to the story. As a native of New Zealand, he was able to give readers a view of this land and the surrounding areas. His experience as a scuba diver and pilot also allow him to have a credible voice in those aspects of the story. This reviewer was especially appreciative of the beauty of the islands and the mysteries of the ocean.

However, readers should be aware that this book contains a lot of violence, most of it the sexual kind. While it was in keeping with the plot of the story, those scenes were hard to read with all their graphic details. Also included were some ancient religious rituals that are not for the squeamish.

A soft side of the book was the reuniting of Al Brookes with his divorced wife, Jan. Their newly re-awakened love for each other offsets the darker side of the story and provides the reader with hope for a happy ending.

Killer Turtle doesn’t sneak up on you; it grabs you and doesn’t let go.

Reviewed by Joyce
October 2004

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