“The Medusa Protocol” is the second in a series of thriller novels about professional assassins attempting to forge better paths in life by using the Alcoholics Anonymous model. The novel isn’t a satirical commentary or a Frederick Forsyth or Gregg Hurwitz-style thriller.
Mined for Memories
The first book in the series, “Assassins Anonymous,” centered on Mark, professionally known as “Pale Horse.” He tries to redeem himself and avoid being killed by people from his past. Its sequel, “The Medusa Protocol,” shifts back and forth between the perspectives of Mark and his would-be love interest, another assassin named Astrid.“The Medusa Protocol” begins with Astrid waking up in a cell, having been roughly abducted and shipped to an unknown international location. Stoic professional henchmen are everywhere; the newly constructed cell suggests they are looking to hold her captive for a long time. They also blare “Come On, Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners from hidden speakers for hours on end. The future doesn’t look promising for Astrid.
