welcome to the world
of mystery thriller author
Zoë Sharp

'Second Shot is, simply, a brilliantly executed (if you'll pardon the pun) action thriller. More than that, it's great to see a female protagonist who can kick ass equal to − if maybe better than − her male counterparts.

'Like Lee Child, Barry Eisler and Brett Battles, Sharp is shooting for fast-paced heroics in her books Her protagonist is tough and capable, but in contrast to Reacher or Rain, she seems believably vulnerable. Perhaps because her profession is more accessible than those of her male counterparts. Charlie Fox is a working bodyguard, and this status adds a touch of realism to her character that helps cement her world. She has to balance a real life with her more outlandish exploits, unlike the other characters whose status is often closer to archetypal than fully rounded individual.'

Excerpts from review by Russel McLean, Crime Scene Scotland