Official Review: Low Flying by John Reynolds

[Guda Lydia]

Seems like an intriguing storyline, love quarrels, flying and betrayal. I wonder how it will all turn out for Matt. Congratulations on the BOTD.

[Reema Aydieh]

I love how the story starts as a jealous boyfriend try’s to find some dirt on the other guy only for the plot to get messier and more complicated. I’d love to see what happens next and if all the complications get solved.

[Soukaina E 1]

The summary is very intriguing. I love me some thrilling crime novels. And the review has made the plot more interesting. Very well done.

[Mapalo Chipungu]

the love that would have gone far spirals before it could even begin, entirely eye-catching crime thriller story

[Kathleen Wilcock]

It sounds like an interesting book. The author ties together flying, crime, and romance, things you would not think would go together very well. While this kind of book is not my cup of tea, I love the idea of it and am interested to find out how the author weaves the story together.

[nishureading]

Not my type , great Botd.

[Prince Ekeoma]

"Low Flying" by John Reynolds. A very interesting crime thriller novel, full of actions, crimes and revenge. The novel is suitable for young adults. Talks about Vladimir Zhukov, a Russian using forged papers and gangs for his criminal activities. Congrats on BOTD.

[Chinazo Anozie]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Low Flying" by John Reynolds.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Low Flying by John Reynolds is a crime thriller set in New Zealand. Matt Bullock is a university student in Auckland who's taking flying lessons. He brings his girlfriend Fleur to the aeroclub, where his flying instructor Jason Collins hits on her. Matt sees that, and a fistfight starts between the two men, who must be separated by other people. Enraged, Matt asks his father to find some dirt on Jason. His father turns to Vladimir Zhukov, a Russian who came to New Zealand using forged papers and runs a gang involved in various criminal activities.

When Vladimir Zhukov discovers that Jason Collins is smuggling medical drugs from Australia, he sees an opportunity to expand his own illegal activities. Zhukov is a ruthless man who thinks he can make Jason an offer he can't refuse. Things get heated when Jason isn't willing to accept Zhukov's demands. Fleur, who had dumped Matt favoring Jason, gets caught in the middle of the clash between Jason and Zhukov.

Flying lovers will be delighted by this novel, as flying is central in the plot, not only for Matt's flying lessons at the beginning but because it's an important part of the whole plot. For example, an aircraft is used to smuggle medical drugs from Australia to New Zealand.

This is the kind of story that starts with an event that seems even trivial, but then the situation escalates in unexpected ways. The characters make choices that have consequences they didn't expect. A fight over a woman leads to the involvement of Vladimir Zhukov, who makes things dangerous for everyone.

There are a number of positive elements in this novel. The author develops the important characters very well, giving them their backstories that show why they act in certain ways. There's a chapter that tells the story of Vladimir Zhukov growing up in the then USSR, fighting in Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion, and moving to New Zealand using forged papers. There are many twists in the plot that are cleverly built using the characters' motives and behaviors with consistency. The growing danger present in the novel and the twists kept my attention until the end. There's a lot to like in this novel while there's nothing I did not like.

There are some sexual references and various violent moments, but the author never gets into details. In my opinion, that makes the novel suitable for young adults. I'm happy to report that this book is exceptionally well edited, as I found no errors. Low Flying is a crime thriller I found engaging for its well-developed characters and its twists in a story that flows with a good pacing, so I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. If you're looking for an intriguing crime thriller, this one is a must-read, particularly if you love flying.

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I love thrillers and this really sounds like a good read.

[Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon]

I'm not a flying lover however I like crime thriller books and found this storyline fascinating. Congrats to the author on being the book of the day!

[Temilolu2]

I don't like crime scenes and so this book might not be for me.
However, a part of me still wants to understand Fleur and the fight for love between the two men would be an interesting read

[Pauline Parnell]

"Low Flying" by John Reynolds is right up there re intrigue and suspense. The storyline is not quite obvious which is good. Sex and violence
are not my likings; however, I guess the writer uses them to spice up the novel. Thanks for your review.

[Adaeze Joan]

I find crime thriller books very entertaining, and am sure this one would not be an exception. Matt and Jason also seem like interesting characters. Thanks for your insightful review.

[Michelle Menezes]

I'm not interested in the flying part in the book, but Jason and Fleur probably had it coming. However, I'm not sure if their punishment is equivalent to what they've done. I'm intrigued! So I'll be checking this book out. Thank you for the wonderful review!

[Edet Joy]

Very informing and intriguing reminds me of the movie fistfight but in a way, the writer twisted it as Jason has a criminal record and that can be used against him. I would definitely love to get into this book!

[Reading_Jack]

Super thrilling. It also seems action-filled and balanced. Thanks for a detailed review.