Break Every Rule packs a punch from page one. Tommy Miller hides in Florida, hoping his old life remains buried. That hope vanishes when kidnappers snatch his wife, Teresa, and infant daughter, Rosalita. Tommy taps his old skills as a soldier and member of a secret group called the Outsiders. Violence waits at every turn.
He learns Teresa carries secrets of her own, tied to the murder of a British Royal tangled in a sex ring. Detective Lindy Jax investigates the abduction and suspects Tommy holds back key details. She has her own reasons: years ago she lost her brother without a trace.
Brian Freeman, known for continuing Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series, fires off big action and shocking twists. Readers may want deeper character insights, but the pace keeps things moving. Each chapter adds new threats, including Venezuelan enforcer Mauricio Perez, hunting Tommy for a past crime. A third party also stirs fresh chaos.
The plot turns dark. Freeman draws from real scandals involving wealthy predators. The high body count and explosive confrontations add grit. Fans of loud thrills will find enough gunfire and chase scenes to stay hooked. Some parts get complex, but the story never loses track of Tommy’s mission to save his family.
The audiobook, narrated by Scott Brick, brings extra punch to action sequences. Break Every Rule delivers a wild ride for readers seeking nonstop conflict and betrayals. A fast read with high stakes on every page. 4 stars.
** Thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for a complimentary review copy. The opinions are my own.