Deliver Us from Evil (A. Shaw, #2)
Deliver Us from Evil (A. Shaw, #2)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
Beta406
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureBuenos Aires, Argentina; English countryside; Provence, France; contemporary era.
2010
Grand Central Publishing
Hardcover • 2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
When ruthless businessman Evan Waller launches a deal that could kill millions, mysterious operative Shaw tracks him to Provence to stop it. Meanwhile, another hunter is closing in: Reggie Campion, an agent for a secret vigilante group with her own agenda. Unaware of each other’s missions, Shaw and Reggie enter a dangerous contest of nerve and wits.
Suspenseful
Exciting
Unnerving
Dark
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviewers were divided. Admirers found the thriller gripping and action-packed, praising its blend of history, contemporary conflict, and energetic writing; another reader highlighted its carefully designed fights, battle plans, and surprising twists. Critics were less impressed by the characterization and predictability: Kirkus called the characters “paper thin” and the twists telegraphed. A longer critique admired the prose and dialogue but faulted the stop-start pacing, overextended exposition, muted character chemistry, and an overall lack of impact.
Who Should Read Deliver Us from Evil (A. Shaw, #2)?
This is a strong pick for readers who enjoy international thrillers driven by covert operatives, vigilante justice, clashing secret missions, and a high-stakes contest of nerve and wits. It should also suit anyone seeking plentiful action, suspense, red herrings, and unexpected turns. More sensitive readers should approach cautiously: the story includes gruesome, gritty material and an explicitly detailed torture scene. Readers who prioritize subtle characterization or unpredictable plotting may find it less satisfying.
58,764 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A mysterious operative tasked with stopping Waller’s latest deal, Shaw pursues him to a quiet village in Provence.
A ruthless trafficker entering a potentially catastrophic new venture, Waller is the shared target of Shaw and Reggie’s separate operations.
A woman prominent in the preceding novel who appears briefly here and remains part of Shaw’s complicated romantic life.
406
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureBuenos Aires, Argentina; English countryside; Provence, France; contemporary era.
2010
Grand Central Publishing
Hardcover • 2010
Adult
18+ years
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