What if the US Government had an operative and organization that was empowered to make the tough decisions that the politicians couldn’t? What if that operative was responsible for most of the globe-shaping events since the middle of the last century?
In Mike Bennett’s Warlock series that is the exact premise. Think you know what happened at Chernobyl? Fairly certain you know all about the Iranian Hostage Crisis? You don’t – not in Bennett’s universe at least. The Warlock is responsible, a shadowy figure empowered with preserving the US. The Warlock is a master chess player and the globe is his board. His actions have guided the fate of America for generations, an omnipotent fighter to sure the nation perseveres
I’ve read a few of Mike’s books and they all are intertwined with the Warlock. This book is like the binding of a much larger book encompassing his previous works. In some respects, I wish this book had come out first. It sets an amazing amount of context.
Bennett’s premise and prose leaves you questioning the truths you have accepted for decades. It’s a spy thriller where the emphasis is more on strategic thinking than brute force. The level of technical detail in this book is chillingly accurate, making me wonder, is this fiction?
My only gripe is with the title and cover. When I was reading this book in public, I did it with the cover down so that people wouldn’t think I was reading a romance novel. It’s a minor nit, but humorously true.
Mike Bennett has crafted a world of danger, intrigue, and master spycraft, which is hard to ignore. I highly recommend this book.
Notes From The Bunker 