This is my second Chris Ryan novel and definitely not my last, good 3.5 star book. Chris and Andy McNab are both authors, both ex-SAS, both drawing upon their experience doing this thriller stuff for real. If I had to pick between the two authors, I'd have to say that I didn't really want to piss either off. Chris is the better writer, but one thing I've noted is that both of their novels have an element of luck involved in the protagonist's success.

I'm guessing the reason for this is down to experience of combat. I'd love to hear from combat vets and their thoughts on this. I suppose being shot at would feel random as to who doesn't get hit.

This adventure sees Matt Browning finding that no-one ever really quits doing work for the intelligence services. The reason for this not getting a 4 star is that the story is a little cliche and somewhat predictable. Still plenty of plot twists to enjoy. ( )

Lettlest. Holder lenge men blir litt lett på slutten. ( )

Action packed! ( )

Three years ago Matt Browning was thrown out of the unit for questioning an order - and he was on his way out of the SAS. Now, just when he thinks he has put military life behind him, he finds himself dragged back into action. MI6 are demanding he helps a giant drugs company destroy copies of its medicines being produced by Eastern European gangsters. But the mission is not what it seems. An old friend from the Army has turned into a homicidal maniac - and so are soldiers from around the country. Suddenly Matt finds himself thrust into the centre of a deadly mystery. As the answers start to unravel, Matt finds himself the only man in possession of a terrifying secret. Alone and on the run he is up against The Increment - the most ruthless, lethal killing machine on earth. "From the Paperback edition."