A cartel moves in and threatens his family, so he goes hunting.
Jason Mulder wasn’t expecting another devastating loss. After years of intense training, the Air Force Pararescueman is obsessed with protecting his family from danger. He’s stunned by his little brother's death under suspicious circumstances that law enforcement can’t solve.
Hunting down the people responsible for the death of his brother becomes Jason's new full-time job. But the killers are a ruthless drug cartel operating in the remote pine forests of Arizona that eliminates anyone who tries to stop them, and Jason fears the rest of his family will be next to die.
Can Jason bring the cartel to justice before he and his entire family become part of the growing body count?
Cartel Hunter is the action-packed first book in the Jason Mulder crime thriller series. If you like vigilante justice, epic fight scenes, and unlikely allies pursuing cunning opponents in the unforgiving wilderness, then you’ll love Robert Goluba’s suspenseful pursuit of justice.
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: In Goluba's enjoyable thriller, the first in a planned series, Airforce pararescueman Jason Mulder tracks the individuals responsible for his brother's death and mother's injuries sustained while visiting an Arizona pine forest.
Prose: While Goluba's prose is clear, efficient, and propulsive. Dialogue and exposition unfold organically, while action-filled sequences are well rendered.
Originality: While Cartel Hunter integrates familiar thriller tropes, Goluba has a knack for creating vivid scenes, developing tension, and making the circumstances personal for the lead protagonist.
Character/Execution: Jason Mulder has the goods to develop into a formidable hero. In this first installment of a planned series, however, he remains a touch inscrutable for readers. Nevertheless, readers will admire his commitment to solving his brother's murder and will tune in to his next outing
Date Submitted: July 31, 2023
