Author: Rob Hart
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication Date: June 24, 2025
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I loved Assassin's Anonymous, but wasn't sure what to expect in his sequel. But it starts with a bang. Or at least with a bag... over the head of Astrid, the latest member of the reformed assassin's group, as she is kidnapped.
Then a mysterious pizza delivery during a twelve-step meeting of the Assassin's Anonymous group sets off a thrilling chain of events. Mark, once the world's deadliest killer, suspects the delivery is a message from Astrid, his missing sponsee, but it also triggers an attack by other hitmen. The challenge for all these former killers? Escaping without killing anyone.
Hart masterfully balances two narratives: Mark's investigation and Astrid's imprisonment, while using the opportunity to explore Astrid's compelling backstory. The premise of assassins in recovery could easily become absurd, but Hart handles it with both dark humor and surprising sensitivity.
While this high-octane thriller stands on its own, reading the first book is recommended for full appreciation of the character dynamics. For readers seeking a fresh take on the genre, "The Medusa Protocol" delivers action, suspense, and unexpected depth in equal measure.
A big thank you to the Penguin Group and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
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