37 Hours by J F Kirwan is the second book in the Nadia Laksheva thriller series. I, sadly, haven’t read the first book but, nevertheless, I’m glad I have been introduced to this amazing series. I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets made into a movie, it is simply superb!

Nadia has been in prison for two years now, following the previous assignment. One day, out of the blue, she is set free. She unexpectedly meets her father (also a spy), whom she thought to be dead long ago. Along with her sister Katya, Nadia is set up for another assignment, this time involving a dangerous mind who is also an old enemy of her father’s. Although Nadia is an expert around the moves and tricks of the trade, she is surprised regardless, as the enemy seems to have anticipated her every move. From deadly action under the sea to the deserted plant in Chernobyl, Nadia looks high and low for the criminal to stop him from blowing up London and turn it into a nuclear waste.

The series has three books in all, in my opinion. I actually wanted to review all three but due to prior engagements, I missed out on the first one. But I will read it, one day for sure. 37 Hours is a to-the-point book packed with action and weaponry, you know, the things spy thrillers are made of. I could almost picture it as a movie playing in my head as I kept turning the pages.

The writing style is precise, just the type you’d expect from a thriller. A no-nonsense narrative with accurate descriptions makes reading it, a pleasure. The amount of research towards nuclear warfare, submarines and the likes is evident and appreciated. All in all, a fast paced spy thriller, that you can’t put down! Kudos to the author, J. F. Kirwan!

I loved the book! Of course, I am a huge fan of James Bonds and Mission Impossibles. So, if you are someone like me, chances are you’d fall in love with the series. Looking forward to read the next one!

Great story, thrilling plot that I could not put down. Well worth a read, and would recommend to others. Fantastic spy thriller!

Nadia is back! She's got 37 hours (duh) to find and stop a terrorist act against London. She's an awesome character and if this is a little out there, well that's ok too. It''s a page turner.

37 Hours is the second in the Nadia Laksheva Spy Thriller series, I read and reviewed the first 66 Metres here. Although 37 Hours can be read as a standalone I recommend reading 66 metres first so that you can build a bit of background information.

Nadia has been released from prison after being put there at the behest of MI6. Although her release is a double edged sword as she now has a dangerous mission to retrieve a Russian warhead. Set in London, Chernobyl and Moscow this book is a high octane thriller and yet again the author has pulled out all the stops. Will Nadia retrieve the warhead before it is too late and London is decimated.

Yet again I found Nadia to be strong and likeable and it was great to see her character develop even further in this novel. Old characters and new help to keep the pace, which it has to be said is pretty relentless.

There is violence in the story and sometimes brutal, I would say however that it remains necessary to the plot, nothing is gratuitous.

Full of action and suspense I now cannot wait to read the next instalment of this exciting and exhilarating thriller series. The wonderful prose and non stop action was enough to keep me entertained on every page.

Wait, what? Vladimir Laksheva? Nadia’s father? Her DEAD father?

With barely time to take a breath, 37 Hours picks up where 66 Metres left off and we’re plunged back into Nadia Laksheva’s world.

Imprisoned in book 1, Nadia gained her freedom with a conditional release—do the bidding of Kadinsky for ten missions/five years. Now, the only way she can leave the secret prison Ml6 has squirreled her away in for the last two years is to take on another mission—recover a nuclear warhead.

Guess Great Britain doesn’t do parole for good behavior.

Nadia had done quite a bit of growing up in a short time. She’s confident and more focused… and she’ll need to be to come out ahead of the numerous forces working against her, not the least of being the faceless Salamander. He’s not just determined to detonate the nuclear warhead, he also wants Nadia and her family dead… because he’s an evil, spiteful bastard who seems to know what Nadia is going to do before she does it. How is that possible?

Trust doesn’t exist and the members of the Laksheva family each find themselves trusting their own judgment as betrayal lurks around every corner.

The author again keeps the suspense high and tight as a parade of memorable characters (some with memorable deaths) make their moves in this high-stakes chess game. Bureaucrats are sketchy with details… and the truth, and those entrusted to do the right thing don’t. (Lorne? Ugh! No sympathy from me. She was doing waaaay too much!)

J.F. Kirwan keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, scratching their head, and swiping pages. The dive scenes are intense, and the writing is superb. In 37 Hours, he delivers a fast-paced, international thriller with plot twists you don’t see coming, but will have you looking forward to the next one.

Nadia Laksheva makes my list of truly strong, female leads, and her journey is far from over, but you don’t want to miss this part… or Nadia, the assassin.

And Vladimir? Didn’t see that coming.

Wow! This book is the absolute epitome of what a spy thriller should be and is the perfect follow up to the excellent 66 Metres.

We are once again reunited with Nadia, Jake and Lorne as the action follows on 2 years from 66 Metres and the aftermath of her actions in the first book are still following her. Salamander wants revenge and Nadia has to try to stay one step ahead whilst also trying to keep those dear to her safe.

Although this could be read as a standalone book, I would really recommend starting with 66 Metres as we learn more about the characters backgrounds and the storyline does follow on from the consequences of what happened in 66 Metres.

From the first chapter, the action comes at you like a bulldozer, thick and fast and you are left reeling with some of the twists that come your way. Nadia is at the forefront of the story as we learn more about her past, namely the father whose footsteps she has followed in to become the person she is today and the sacrifices she continues to make on a daily basis. Also reminiscent of her father. We follow her as she tries to stop Salamander unleash terror on the unsuspecting public using a nuclear weapon which leads her to the chilling Chernobyl.....

Although Nadia is an assassin, she is a character that you like and grow to respect. J F Kirwan has done brilliantly in creating a tough and strong female character that you genuinely care for. You are desperate for her to make it out of each story unscathed.

I flew through this book as I found it so easy to read. You do genuinely feel as though you are holding your breath during the action packed chases!

Although we are only in February, I think this is one of my reads of the year!

5☆ Addictive! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

37 Hours is the second book in the series.
I really recommend reading the first book so you get to grips with the characters and storyline.

37 Hours is full of action and thrills.
It's fast paced, gripping and full of suspense.

Nadia is back and doing what she does best.
But this time she is tracking a nuclear warhead.
This is where the Title is so relevant as she is giving 37hours to retrieve the warhead before it is detonated.

For me this book is so much better than the first book. I'm always dubious about second books but wow this one didn't disappoint!

Nadia once again is kick ass, ruthless, head strong, and a fantastic female spy!

If you love spy thrillers that literally makes your heart race. Them please pick up 37 Hours! You won't be disappointed!
This series is fast becoming my favourite series.

Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

"Prison changed her."

The second in the Nadia Laksheva series, 37 Hours begins with Nadia languishing in a prison for two years after killing two people responsible for bringing the world to the brink of a nuclear war.

When another nuclear threat surfaces, Nadia and her British counterpart and lover, Jake, become involved in a dangerous plot to blow up London masterminded by the elusive Salamander; the same man who has Nadia and Jake on his hit list.  Little did Nadia know that a key person from her past would return from the dead to help her understand Salamander's psyche so she can be prepared for the carnage to come.

This spy novel will take you to the Barents Sea, to the South China Sea, to Chernobyl and to London.  You will enjoy an incredible journey amid Russian nuclear subs, man-eating sharks, nuclear fallout and London underground tunnels.   It's yet another mind-blowing read from J.F. Kirwan leaving this reviewer wanting more of Nadia's story.  If you like fast-paced spy thrillers set in exotic lands with fascinating, well-developed characters, pick up this series and begin an endless journey of action-packed excitement.

I really liked the first book, and was less reluctant to jump out of my comfort zone of reading this time. I started reading this one and bam! Right into the action on page one. The writing is brilliant, the storyline unflinching, brutal, heartfelt and kick-ass all in equal measure. I am now eagerly awaiting reading book 3, and I would recommend this series to female and male readers alike. A cracking read, from a brilliant author. I shan’t give the storylines away, as I hate that – but definitely a series to buy and devour whole.
5 stars from me for this one!

37 hours is the second book in Nadia Laksheva Spy thriller series and what a thriller it is. The story starts off with one action packed prologue which totally had me hooked.

In this story we catch up with Nadia once again and this time after being in a secret prison for two years she is freed at a price. The clock is ticked and she only has 37 hours to retrieve the Russian nuclear warhead before London turns to a pile of ash.

37 hours is a mix of intense entertainment with a touch of romance. Which I feel some crime
thrillers lack. It gives the reader more of an understanding about the character, it would be
boring if life was all work and no play!

I loved the shark attack scene it was that intense I felt like I was watching a Jaws movie but better. The author certainly knows how to make you feel right there in the story. This would make a great movie. It is full of twists and turn and will totally have you on the edge of your seat.

Nadia is a very strong character, I love that she is female and becomes a killer I cannot wait to read 88 North....This series is so good!

If you are a fan of spy thrillers this is the book for you which I highly recommend giving it 4 stars.

Thank you to Rachel Gilbey for a copy and inviting me to take part on Blog Tour

Having read and enjoyed book one in the series I was looking forward to reading 37 Hours and finding out what was next for Nadia and Jake and what they were going to get themselves into this time.

The book did not disappoint because once again Nadia gets herself caught up in a whole lot of trouble. Once again the threat is nuclear and it takes all that Nadia has along with the help of MI6 as they race against time to find a stolen warhead.

37 Hours had many twists and turns and lots of unexpected events that kept the pace going and the tension rising. I had really like the character Jake in the first book and I was disappointed that he didn’t feature more in this book but hopefully book three will make up for that.

The diving remains a central part of the plot but this time there are also some recreational dives to enjoy which I liked, although sharks were a little too demonised in my opinion which was a shame.

I do think that to fully understand the plot of 37 Hours the reader needs to have read the first book in the series, 66 Metres as Nadia especially has so much history that there would be big gaps missing if you hadn’t started the story at the beginning.

Overall this is a great read, it’s fast paced and will keep the reader hooked and guessing what will happen next. I’m now looking forward to reading book three in the series.

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of 37 Hours, I was under no obligation to review the book and all thoughts are my own.

37 Hours is the second book in the Nadia Laksheva series and hoo boy, what a thriller this is! If you thought 66 Metres was good, let me tell you right now that this one is even better! If you haven’t read the first book, I would recommend that you do if you want to get the full picture and background of the various characters. And even if you don’t, read it anyway because it’s just that great!

This second instalment picks up two years after the previous book. Nadia has spent two years in a secret British prison, being interrogated about her involvement in the chase for The Rose. But suddenly she’s granted freedom when a warhead is stolen from a submarine. Not only will Nadia need to face her biggest enemy, she will also be confronted with her past. And all the while, the clock is ticking and the city of London is under threat.

37 Hours had me hooked from the first page and didn’t let go. This is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller where the Russians aren’t the bad guys for a change. How novel! 😄. In fact, the bad guy may as well be a ghost. Nobody seems to know what he looks like. Full of international conspiracies and intrigue, it had me completely engrossed. True to form, there’s a bit of traveling and an unforgiving place that played a big and rather dark part in history features quite prominently but I won’t say anymore about that. You’ll just have to find out for yourself. I mention it because I really liked how the author was able to incorporate that bit.

I said it in my review for 66 Metres and I’ll gladly say it again. The Nadia Laksheva series would make a fantastic tv show or movie. Suspenseful, highly entertaining, brilliantly written, some guts and gore … What more could you possibly want? I enjoyed this one immensely and it left me wanting more. Luckily, there’s a third and final book in the series, 88° North, which I’ll be reviewing in April. I can’t wait to read it and see how J.F. Kirwan wraps up this series!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

After two long years spent in a secret British prison, Nadia Laksheva is suddenly granted her freedom. Yet there is a dangerous price to pay for her release: she must retrieve the Russian nuclear warhead stolen by her deadliest enemy, a powerful and ruthless terrorist known only as The Client.

But her mysterious nemesis is always one step ahead and the clock is ticking. In 37 hours, the warhead will explode, reducing the city of London to a pile of ash. Only this time, Nadia is prepared to pull the trigger at any cost…

The deadly trail will take her from crowded Moscow to the silent streets of Chernobyl, but will Nadia find what she is looking for before the clock hits zero?


MY REVIEW

Nadia Laksheva is back in 37 HOURS by J.F. Kirwan and this book is even more explosive than the first in the series.

It has been two very long years in a secret British prison for Nadia but when she is needed to track down a Russian nuclear warhead, she finds herself free and fighting against the clock. Because in 37 hours this warhead will detonate, killing millions, and their lives are depending on Nadia's success. Chasing her nemesis, Nadia always seems to be one step behind but as danger closes in, will she succeed in her mission or will life as we know it change forever?

I enjoyed the first book in this series but 37 HOURS is even better! Gripping, action-packed, and punchy with plenty of danger and grit, I devoured this book and had it finished in no time. Nadia is such a complex and fascinating character and in this book, we get to delve a little more into her personality. With plenty of twists and turns and misdirections, you will never know exactly what is going to happen and I love that in a spy thriller. 37 HOURS by J.F. Kirwan is a kick-ass spy thriller and a must for fans of the genre.

I received this book for a blog tour, but unfortunately the story/genre wasn't to my taste so I was unable to finish.

I had read the previous book to this and the first in the series 66 Metres and I thoroughly enjoyed that one so 37 Hours had a lot to live up to! Well I started the book and after a few pages I knew that the author had done it again and I flew through the book! I do love a strong female lead and Nadia is superb. I really enjoyed the plot and the writing style was great again, I was gripped and didn't want to put it down until the end, so many twists and turns, it really is an excellent story! I am now eagerly waiting for the next book in the series, 88 Degrees North!! And last but not least, 66 Metres is currently free on Amazon and I definitely recommend it!

‘37 Hours’ is the second in the Nadia Laksheva thriller series by J F Kirwan which, unusually, features diving as its basis. Having read last year’s ’66 Metres’, I couldn’t wait for the second instalment and I definitely wasn’t disappointed!

Having spent the last two years in an off-the-map prison at the pleasure of MI6, Nadia has no idea what’s happened to her sister, Katya, or the British agent she worked – and played – with previously, Jake. And she has no idea what is going to happen to her. Being drafted in for a covert mission to recover a stolen nuclear warhead definitely wasn’t what she was expecting…

The action soon takes off and rarely slows down. And when it does, it’s usually just to lull you into a false sense of security before shooting off again.

I love the real sense of place that Kirwan always manages to instil into these books and even though I’m not a diver, the descriptions are all done so well and smoothly that you feel as if you’re right alongside. There’s enough information but it’s not overload.

With ’66 Metres’ it was pretty clear who the bad guys were but with ’37 Hours’, there’s a lot more ambiguity to keep you guessing. And if you didn’t learn your lesson about getting attached to characters in the first one, this book will give you some more instruction – Kirwan is definitely not afraid to wield his pen like a sword!

I zoomed through this book, not wanting to put it down, intent on finding out just who can really be trusted, and riding along on all the twists and turns of the plot and character. I really love a good action thriller and if you’re a fan of James Bond, and Jack Reacher, I think you’re going to love this series! Just remember to hold on tight!

5*