Author: James Byrne
Series: Dez Limerick #4
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 400
Date of Publication: May 26, 2026
My Rating: 4 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
Dez Limerick has his considerable skills pushed to the limit when, to rescue a friend, he has to get to—and get into—a state of the art facility on full lockdown, with considerable forces determined to stop him.
Desmond Aloysius Limerick—'Dez' to all who know him—is a man with a shadowy past, certain hard-to-replicate skills, and a reputation as a good man to have when the going gets tough. Dez is doing his best to enjoy his retirement, wandering the country, doing what interests him, and occasionally helping friends when they find themselves needing any of his particular skills—mundane or extraordinary. For Dez was trained as a 'gatekeeper' - someone who can open any door, keep it open, and control who does and does not go through.
It's those skills that are now in demand when the State Department comes calling looking for his help. A multinational scientific research facility on the coast of Newfoundland has gone dark, the facility on full lockdown, and no one can get in or out. No one knows what is going on, but it can't be good. And a close friend of Dez is presumed locked inside the facility along with everyone else.
Even getting to the facility is an insurmountable challenge. The weather has flights grounded, some shadowy group is doing everything they can to impede the rescue team's progress, and hidden enemies are embedded in the rescue team. But anyone who thinks this is more than one man can face has never met Dez Limerick.
Desmond Aloysius Limerick—'Dez' to all who know him—is a man with a shadowy past, certain hard-to-replicate skills, and a reputation as a good man to have when the going gets tough. Dez is doing his best to enjoy his retirement, wandering the country, doing what interests him, and occasionally helping friends when they find themselves needing any of his particular skills—mundane or extraordinary. For Dez was trained as a 'gatekeeper' - someone who can open any door, keep it open, and control who does and does not go through.
It's those skills that are now in demand when the State Department comes calling looking for his help. A multinational scientific research facility on the coast of Newfoundland has gone dark, the facility on full lockdown, and no one can get in or out. No one knows what is going on, but it can't be good. And a close friend of Dez is presumed locked inside the facility along with everyone else.
Even getting to the facility is an insurmountable challenge. The weather has flights grounded, some shadowy group is doing everything they can to impede the rescue team's progress, and hidden enemies are embedded in the rescue team. But anyone who thinks this is more than one man can face has never met Dez Limerick.
MY THOUGHTS:
When it comes to accessing impossible locations, there’s no better man to call than Dez Limerick. He’s proven himself to be the ultimate gatekeeper. He is a specialized operative who can navigate any situation, combination, door, and more. Dez is truly hero material. While he’s undoubtedly a kind person, his wit and skills demonstrate his strength and power.
In Storm Warning, Dez is approached by the FBI’s HRT to find a way into a Canadian research facility that’s impenetrable and inaccessible to everyone else. But Dez hasn’t encountered any obstacles yet. Whether it’s powerful enemies or dangerous weather conditions, nothing can deter him from achieving his goal.
If Dez isn’t rescuing someone, breaking into the impossible, or entertaining whoever he is drawn to, he takes music gigs - yet another measure of insane talent.
Dez is a captivating protagonist. Prepare for intriguing plots set at breakneck speed and excitement in this book, as well as the previous books in the series, The Gatekeeper, Deadlock, and Chain Reaction.
Many thanks to Minotaur and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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