Morocco Jones: The Hand of the Syndicate
War Against the Mafia, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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David Adler
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By:
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Jack Baynes
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Morocco Jones challenges the Mafia in a-kill-or-be-killed novel of murder, molls, and mayhem.
The Syndicate made a big mistake when they murdered Chris Shane because Shane was the man who had saved Morocco from torture and death at the hand of a despot's most savage secret agent back in Eastern Europe during the war - his best friend and the man to whom he owed his life. No bunch of gun-happy gorillas could scare a guy like Morocco. Five years of slugging it out with tyrants, Nazis, and Commies in the savage slums of Europe's underworld had fashioned him into six feet of human dynamite - a powerful friend, a ruthless enemy. Morocco was going after Shane's killers even if it meant taking the Syndicate apart with his bare hands.
In one swift motion, Morocco hooked his steely fingers into the collar of the man nearest him. There was a sickening thud as the man's head struck the bar. The second hood whirled, but Morocco's powerful arms snaked out and caught him with a smashing blow across the throat. The third man was still clawing for his gun when Morocco grabbed his wrists and flung him against a booth. Morocco's green eyes were burning like a tiger's. "I've got a message for your boss. Tell him the honeymoon is over. Tell him to find a cyclone cellar to hide in. Tell him Morocco Jones is in town".
Another no-holds-barred suspense-packed 1960s classic adventure of the man whose mind is as sharp as the edge of lightning and whose fists are as deadly as a .45 - for fans of Mack Bolan, the Executioner, Elvis Cole, and Jack Reacher.
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- Siobhan D
- 17-02-24
revenge
I enjoyed the narration of David Adler
Morocco Jones is fearless and has integrity. In this book Jones is a on a mission to take avenge for the killing of his friend by mobsters. Fast paced and thrilling from start to finish.
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- Carôle
- 29-04-24
The Potential for a Lengthy Series
I was given a free code by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Firstly I will say that my overall experience was such that I intend to purchase book 1 and subsequently onto books 3 & 4.
From the above, you can tell that I enjoyed the novel. I had no preconceived notions of what it might entail, other than the “blurb” advising that it’s “for fans of Mark Bolan, the Executioner, Elvis Cole and and Jack Reacher”. Well I’ve only read Jack Reacher and Morocco Jones is not as laidback as Reacher, but he’s just as hardcore (if not more). Maybe a grittier, American James Bond?
The premise of the story is that Morocco Jones is (from what I can discern), a part of a private, yet legal vigilante/mercenary group. A former trainer/partner/friend of his, has been found dead - shot through the head - in an out of the way town, Border City. Jones happens to be between assignments and he happens to come across this information by perusing a newspaper. So, be aware that there’s a significant amount of credibility stretching in this narrative. It doesn’t take away from your enjoyment of the tale.
We are taken on the journey that is Jones’, out to seek retribution on the perpetrator for his friend, Shane. In some respects this is pure Reacher, in that nothing, of course, is straightforward and no one is as they seem, including Jones. The brief encounters with the opposition(s) are just as good, quick and efficient as you would expect - on his part - and as dirty and dubious on theirs. There are red herrings and they are judiciously used.
My critique of the text is not sufficient to dissuade:
- it’s set in the 1960’s, the dialogue is suitably cheesy!
- the female characters, are all delicate femme fatales, playing at being tough!
- you are definitely reminded that this is the era of free love!
My strongest critique is against the narrator, David Adler. Quite frankly, he struggles to get the tone correctly. He mispronounces some pretty basic words, his inflections in some sentences are all wrong and in a few cases, laughable! “Oh-oh!” is, “Ohhh, ohhhh!” It’s just incongruous.
In some instances, it’s hard to distinguish which character is speaking, he has given a similar tone or cadence to many of the male characters. Careful attention is required.
I was pleased to note that he is not the narrator in the subsequent books, because, whilst not a deal breaker (like some narrators), I think that it may have been a struggle to continue Morocco’s tale.
As I mentioned above, I shall be purchasing the other titles, to learn more of the backstory and to continue the journey.
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- John Marsden
- 10-02-23
Morocco Jones
Don't mess with Morocco Jones! a very well written story of a man on a mission to avenge his friend killed by mobsters. Fast paced and thrilling from start to finish. Highly recommended listen. David Adler's narration was superb helping to keep you on the edge of your seat.
I was kindly given a promo copy of the book by Wordwoose and leave this honest review.
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