In His Wake

Our Review

This one grabbed me from the opening pages and didn't let go. Chad Zunker weaves together a family mystery and political thriller in a way that feels fresh — Dean's complicated feelings about his estranged father add real emotional weight to what could have been a straightforward conspiracy story. There's something genuinely compelling about watching these brothers try to make sense of a man who was never honest with them, even as the stakes keep escalating.

The pacing is relentless, which I mostly loved, though I'll say the plot throws a lot at you. If you're the kind of reader who likes to sit back and let a thriller carry you along without overthinking the logistics, you'll have a great time. If you tend to poke at plot mechanics, a few of the twists might stretch your suspension of disbelief. But honestly, Zunker keeps things moving fast enough that I was happy to just go with it.

If you're in the mood for a quick, propulsive read with some genuine heart underneath the action — the kind of book that makes you stay up past your bedtime — this delivers. It's got that "one more chapter" pull that's hard to find.