Reformed criminal and recovering alcoholic Micah Reed returns in Nailgun Messiah, the nail-biting sequel to last year’s Airbag Scars. Heskett proves once again that he is the master of dialing up the tension. In this story, Micah is hiding from a highly displeased drug dealer while simultaneously trying to save his sister from a bizarre cult. Micah never can stay out of trouble for long.
What I particularly love about this book are the characters. Micah is someone you cannot help rooting for, even with all his flaws, or perhaps because of them. He’s a man with a past who is trying to make up for his mistakes and avoid making new ones, and his struggle to do right really draws you in. The supporting characters are equally vivid. Lilah, the principal antagonist, is terrifying and heartbreaking all at once. Nobody is a caricature.
While this is a sequel, you shouldn’t have any trouble following the story if you start with this one. I guarantee that after you read it, you’re going to want more Micah Reed. I’ve read a number of Heskett’s books, and this one is my favorite thus far. Happy reading!
