Specimen

I bought this book thinking it was a graphic novel (it isn’t), and it sat on the shelf for quite a while before I actually started to read it. I was surprised to find it was quite engaging. It is a sort of classic black-ops, alien DNA super-power sort of story, but it has enough twists and turns that it isn’t predictable. The end is satisfying but leaves quite a bit of story to explore. I’ve no idea if book 2 is in the works but I’ll definitely pick up book 2 when it comes out. If you like m/m stories filled with action, you might like this one!

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David Cortez, a decorated US Marine, is now on the run from his own government after escaping a top-secret CIA lab when an experimental medical procedure turned sour.

While lying low in Mexico, an assassin sent from British Intelligence tracks him down. However, Sonny from MI6, a British-Iranian with a cockney accent, offers David a choice: join his team, or be killed.

David chooses to work with Sonny, not only because he wants his life back, but because he feels a kinship with the man.

They’re also both in the unique position of being the only living test subjects with alien DNA in their blood. Could that explain the strong attraction between them?

The Purple Fantastic Steam rating gives this a 3 out of 5. It is frank with the steamy bits, but never particularly explicit. The focus is on the plot and character development. You can read more about the Steam Ratings on the About Page.