The Warriors by Tom Young

If you have visited here lately, you know I’m a big fan of author Tom Young and narrator Scott Brick. When those two get together for a collaboration, I know I’m in for a heart-pounding audio that will be hard to turn off.

Well, they are back together in Young’s latest release, THE WARRIORS. This is another story featuring his main characters Parson and Gold. Here are my thoughts on this latest adventure.

THE WARRIORS by Tom Young

War stories based in foreign countries are sometimes a bit hard for me to follow. Author Tom Young makes his stories, featuring Lieutenant Colonel Michael Parson and Sergeant Major Sophia Gold, easy for me to follow.

Narrator Scott Brick does an excellent job bring these various characters to life. His mannerisms adds depth to the emotions of Young’s words. Brick’s cadence will pull you in and leave you breathless as the adrenaline rush begins. His flare with various dialects enhances the story.

After seeing his share of fighting, Lieutenant Colonel Parson is looking forward to his new stint as a safety officer at the Kyrgyzstan air base. Before he can get settle in good, a C-27 crashes on the runway. During the crash investigation, Parson discovers the crew were transporting more than just electronics. Opium is found hidden inside the crates.

As the investigation digs deeper, Parson calls on his old friend, Sergeant Major Gold, to serve as an interpreter as they search for the source of the cargo. Little does he realize they are both about to be on the front lines of a possible war outbreak. As they and their colleagues race to find the source of the drug trafficking and what it’s tied to, a madman is bent on starting a new war to serve his own purpose.

Young gives his characters realistic traits and continues to develop and evolve them with each new book. He also gives readers/listeners a deep look into his ‘evil’ characters, showing why they feel so strong for their cause. He makes his characters likable and memorable. His vivid descriptions of the settings places the reader/listener in the middle of the action. His accounts of the faraway countries brings them closer with a better understanding of their people, cultures and their strives to live peaceful.

THE WARRIORS is a fast-pace adventure keeping you on the edge of your seat. While this story may not be quite as intense as some Young’s prior books, it’s still loaded with heart-stopping action. In addition, Young shows what could be a flicker of romance kindling between Parson and Gold. While this is the fourth book to feature Parson and Gold, THE WARRIORS is a standalone story.

One of the many things I enjoy about this story is knowing that Young’s own military background adds to the depth of the plot. In addition, at the end the background on how this story came to be is included.

Once again Young draws you into the realm of world problems and the struggles for peace. This is a gripping tale that will hold you captivate from beginning to end.

Author Tom Young’s website is http://tomyoungbooks.com/

The Warriors by Tom Young, A Parson/Gold Novel, Performed by Scott Brick, Recorded Books, @2013, ISBN: 978-1470363819, Unabridged, 9 Discs, Listening Time: 10.5 Hours 

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.


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