Sleepless City

Sleepless City (Nick Ryan 1) by Reed Farrel Coleman

This is the superhero origin story of Nick Ryan. It describes how Ryan is plucked out of semi-obscurity as a NYPD detective with a reputation for not honoring the Code of Silence by a mysterious and powerful group of movers and shakers to fight for justice within the NYPD but outside the confines of the justice system.

Basically, Nick Ryan is a Mary Sue.

Ryan has an unbelievable backstory as a grunt in Iraq. He has independent money. His former girlfriend is in the upper 1%. He knows guns. He always makes the right moves. Everyone is always complimenting him on his toughness, insight, intelligence, or good looks.

Nonetheless, the story is fun if at times unbelievable. I can see how this would be a book that fans of Jack Reacher would enjoy.

The story moves along at a good clip. The bad guys are bad and deserve retribution. There are surprises along the way. The author is a very experienced and competent wordsmith.

If this is your cup of tea, then this will be your cup of tea.