This is the 22nd Robert Goddard book I've read, in chronological order -- I'm within sight of the latest one!As usual, Goddard pulled me in and gripped me until the last page. There were the usual "clever twists" (at least one of which I predicted), and while it wasn't clear how realistic the whole thing might be, it was certainly entertaining. (One doesn't read these kinds of books expecting true realism!)This time, the protagonist was a relatively strong-willed character who had made a mistake in his earlier life (many earlier books have protagonists who are less commendable), and whose mistake comes home to roost in ways this book lays out. I won't say more, lest I commit any "spoilers" for those who might wish to read this book.I read this book on flights down to southern Florida, in airports, and then onto a cruise ship. It was very helpful in passing away the hours.I'm all set to go onto the next book in the series... If an unravelling and drawn out chase around Europe and South America is your bag then this is one book you won't want to miss.Set in and around the Balkans conflict and the search for missing generals wanted for war crimes, Blood Count is the story of how an English surgeon gets caught up amongst the subterfuge in mainland Europe after carrying out a private liver transplant. The repercussions of this surgery have long lasting impacts on millions of innocent citizens but closer to home on the doctor's own family when his wife is mysteriously murdered.Blood Count is fast-paced and full of action and wouldn't be surprised if this ended up as a film.
What do You think about Het Familiekapitaal (2010)?
Finding this one hard to put down - cracking good pace again - but nasty underworld
—junebug
Not his best, but even mediocre Goddard is enjoyable.
—avkri
