The List is a new thriller by Steve Berry. It is with new characters and a new setting, which adds to the excitement. I also like how it is hard to tell who is on what side.
Brent Walker grew up and started his adult career in Concord, Georgia. After his wife’s death he left and moved to the city and restarted his life. However, he has returned after his father’s death as his mother’s health was declining. He has taken a job at Southern Republic Pulp and Paper Company as the assistant to the general counselor. The same place most everyone in town (including his dad) works(ed).
With moving back, Brent has reconnected with his old friends including Hank Reed. He was the head of the union and “found” a list linked to Southern Republic Pulp and Paper Company that is unusual. Hank with help from Brent worked to figure out what the list is for. Meanwhile Brent had found out that one of the owners sought him out to hire him for the company without any explanation.
The book includes spying, stalking, misdirection, creepy characters, and murders. The story line resembles writings by John Grisham, but is all Steve Berry writing. I found I liked the main character of Brent Walker. I really wanted him to discover what the list was about and to take down the guilty parties. The List by Steve Berry was a good read.
