Book Review: Backlash (Scot Harvath Series #18)

 

Backlash, published in 2019, is the 18th novel in Brad Thor's series of action thrillers centered around the character of Scot Harvath. The story picks up after the events of the cliffhanger ending to the prior book, Spymaster. We learn that Harvath is kidnapped by the Russians after taking out the Russian cell in Sweden, and while he is trying to escape from Russia, the US government and the Carleton group are working on a plan to get him out. 

The hardcover version of the book is moderately long, coming in at just under 375 pages. It reads pretty quickly, however. Thor includes many of the "regular" ancillary characters and introduces several new characters. While this novel is a continuation of the prior book, you can mostly follow the events in it even if you have not read Spymaster. Although if you haven't read the previous book, some things in this one will not make as much sense as they will if you have. Ultimately, it is a good action thriller that has quite a few suspenseful moments. If you are a fan of the genre, especially if you have enjoyed the prior books in the series, this is worth reading.