The latest from Andy McNab is not bad, but does use a few rather familiar themes. Many thriller writers have discovered the potential of Somali pirates as a central theme, and here McNab joins that list. The other theme is that of a promised obligation to a mortally wounded friend… Nick Stone is convinced to track down the ex-wife of a fallen colleague, not realising it will take him into the somewhat murky world of Russian politics, Somali pirates and loyalty to your friends. On the plus side Stone does much of what he is good at and demonstrates he is a very capable operator, the minus side is a slight lack of originality and some obvious twists but nothing that will detract from the enjoyment of the thriller. By now you will know what you are going to get from McNab, short chapters, plenty of action and tradecraft and Nick Stone in the thick of it. So not outstanding, but perfectly acceptable.