The Suriname Job

Publisher's Summary

When a mysterious client asks former Delta Force operator Case Lee to investigate a rebellion in South America, he uncovers an incredible global conspiracy. Welcome to revolution, murder, and behind-the-curtains intrigue. As events unfold, the spies and mercenaries come to a hard realization. You may mess with a lot on this good earth, but you don't mess with Case Lee.

A murdered wife. A bounty on his head. Case lives an isolated life on the Ace of Spades, an old wooden cruiser plying the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from Virginia to Florida. His only friends are a collection of former Delta Force teammates spread across the globe. And an enigmatic broker of clandestine information, Jules of the Clubhouse.

Case wants out. But when he returns from South America, bounty hunters arrive. And in their search for him discover his special skills. Very special skills.If you like Jack Reacher and Mitch Rapp, you'll love this new novel from acclaimed author Vince Milam.

©2017 Vince Milam (P)2017 Vince Milam

Surprisingly Good!!!!

I really enjoyed this first book in the Case Lee series.
Considering this is also a debut novel I think the author did a fantastic job. This book is told in first person.
The protagonist (Case Lee) is former Delta. Living on a boat and off the grid. There's a bounty on him and his DELTA team members. He currently takes freelance jobs, primarily informational. He is introspective, has his own set of principles that include not taking jobs that require killing, however for self preservation or the lives of his former team members he will. Comradeship is of utmost importance.
There's a surprising scene involving a really great character (Bo) towards the end. Actually almost all the team members are pretty interesting. Each ONE occupying a different corner of the states.
This author fleshed out his characters and wrote a believable story.
Tim Dixon does an excellent job narrating.
This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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37 of 37 people found this review helpful

Not What I Expected

I honestly choose this book to fill time until one of my favorite authors had a new book out. I like the military, special- ops books, so thought "why not," with low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself fully engaged in birth the plot and the characters. Unlike many espionage novels, the characters in this story have depth and question their choices. I look forward to the next book in the series.

27 of 27 people found this review helpful

A different kind of novel!

I enjoyed The Suriname Job even though there was less action and suspense than expected. There is a lot of interesting introspection by protagonist Case Lee. Narration is excellent.

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Started slow, but eventually picked up.

Not bad for a beginner in an oversaturated market for the genre. Will continue series.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

A great book to put you to sleep

16 chapters in I gave up. I get character development, but at some point in an adventure book, the protagonist has to do something to advance the plot. This seems to be an eddy of moment by moment description of some case he is assigned to, with backflashes of his past. I still don't know what he is actually on a mission to do. The only epic event so far is the epic fail. I am by no means a book snob, but this one is horrible.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just a story

Good detail and legit vocabulary. Modest suspense; but too predictable. I was waiting for plot twists that just didn’t happen. Lee is just too “bulletproof” and his ever-present superiority became tedious.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

pretty slow for an action novel

Found it hard to stay interested in this story. the story seemed to ramble at times and then gloss over the battles or battle strategy. Despite the massive build up, I still found it hard to connect with the hero.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A Little Boring

There were some good parts to this book, but the author spent to much time on mundane things. He spend 2 hours of the book on a fly fishing and bird hunting adventure that had nothing to do with the story. The parts that got into the story was good, but it could have been about a 5 hour book rather than the length it was.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A nice beginning for a series

Good characters with some fun and clever moments. It is definitely the beginning of a series that I will continue to read. I really could have done without the chapter on trout fishing and used more time spent explaining the conflict.
The narration was a bit flat at times, I occasionally had to back up to re-listen because I zoned out. I think the narration could use more levels to keep the listener engaged.
Hopefully I will be able to give 5 stars to the next book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The character development lack depth!

Could have been a great book if the story could have went deeper into the past.

grey goose zzzz

does author have shares in this vodka company
really didn't enjoy this book
wont bother with the next title

Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Exciting and well paced story. The characters, especially Case and his family, are really engaging and are brought to life by suburb narration. No spoilers, but I was on the edge of my seat 25 minutes before the end.....listen and enjoy :)