The Hollywood Book Reviews highly praised “The Last Assignment” by Bruce Aitchison

Aaron Washington of the Hollywood Book Reviews commended  “The Last Assignment” by Bruce Aitchison.

Author Bruce Aitchison, after his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, enrolled in the Famous Writer’s School in Westport, Connecticut. Later, he attended the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, New York.

In April of 1991, Bruce had his first feature article published in a national magazine. The following year, he had a second article published. Retiring from American Airlines, Bruce and his wife, Sharon, reside on the shores of Otisco Lake in upstate New York.

“The Last Assignment” presents the story of Texas Ranger William McKiever who was returning to headquarters to turn in his badge to begin a new life as a cattle rancher. The captain of the detachment is going to offer him one last assignment, but the captain is worried, knowing a killer lurks-a gunman who suddenly appears, kills, then disappears.

Adding to the captain’s concerns is his knowledge that McKiever will take the assignment because of a woman-a woman McKiever had fallen in love with, but who had married his best friend and former partner.

The woman, Sara Kincaid, is also burdened. She wants to see McKiever again, but feels guilty because of the danger. Sara’s guilt will turn to anguish when the killer and McKiever clash. In desperation, Sara turns to God in prayer, experiencing divine intervention!

Here is an excerpt from the review by Aaron Washington of the Hollywood Book Reviews:

“I like how the author acquaints characters with the reader before getting deep into any storyline. Every character in Last Assignment feels like someone the reader knows from a past life, as Bruce Aitchison describes every element of the characters. Vivid description is one of the author’s strong suits. Readers feel as if they are physically present in the locations where the action is happening. Everything from buildings, people, and natural features are vividly described by the author, for the reader to get the real representation of the location.

Last Assignment is too good of a book to just remain in plain text. This is the kind of book you want to read over and over, and perhaps watch a movie based on the events of the book. The drama, treachery, passion, hazards and every emotion you can think of is depicted in the book. Conversations among characters were also exciting to read. Every dialogue feels exceptional, even those which are filled with rage and disappointment. Some of the major themes in the book include love, physical battles, betrayal, and family.  My most favorite element in Bruce Aitchison’s writing is the suspense. Even after knowing what the last assignment is, the author leaves the reader wanting to know more.”