The Bottom Line
John Hart is a bestselling author of thriller crime novels, including The King of Lies and Down River. His latest novel, Iron House, proves why he's so successful--it's a gripping and entertaining story about two brothers who are orphaned together, grow up apart into lives of violence and must find their way back to each other. Unpredictable and riveting, Iron House should be on your summer reading list.
Pros
- 'Iron House' has an entertaining plot, unusual characters and is well written.
Cons
- The graphic violence makes 'Iron House' unsuitable for some readers.
Description
- 'Iron House' by John Hart was published in July 2011
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
- 432 Pages
Guide Review - 'Iron House' by John Hart - Book Review
Michael and Julian were orphaned brothers sent to the same brutal North Carolina institution, Iron House, until Michael runs away after a violent incident, and Julian is adopted by a senator and his wife. Many years later, Michael has become a professional killer, but when he tries to leave the business the killers try to turn on him. Michael's on the run to protect himself and his long lost brother from a whole host of violent and nefarious threats.
John Hart's novel, Iron House, is a fast-paced thriller that is unpredictable and well-crafted and keeps the reader turning pages. Some scenes are graphically violent, which might be too much for some readers. The cast of characters in Iron House is an entertaining group, including a billionaire Senator and a backwoods witch. All in all, Iron House will please all fans of thrillers, and maybe even some readers who aren't normally fans of thrillers.
