Under the Eagle - Simon Scarrow

Everything has to start somewhere. Some things burst onto the scene in an epic explosion such as the big bang. Whilst for the like of Madonna this can be sustained for decades, others will fade away in a blur of shaven heads and rehab. However, for every instant spark, there is a slow burner. The band that had 8 albums before a hit, or the TV show that breaks away from its cult status only after several series. This slow burn affect effects books more than most media as it can take a long time for a character to grow into themselves. Perhaps Poirot’s first adventure lacked depth? Maybe Ruth Rendell took a while to get to grips with Wexford. So with this is in ...  Read the complete review