"4 Daggers!…Alan Brooker has a written a mesmerizing, intense tale of a nation at war. The police versus the terror of an organization gone mad. Missing young women, brutal bloodletting, and a sinister plan of reformation that will leave you gasping. With a bold slash of his pen, and a wicked imagination that leaves you gasping, he's told a tale of two men, leading a force of many, fighting for justice and for peace against a force determined to destroy the natural order of life. The Mean Green Machine will keep you turning page after page, gasping, worried, filled with sadness at the loss of life and of innocence, and filled with respect for the two men determined to stop the violence."—Shadoe Simmons, All About Murder Reviews

"4 Angels...Alan Brooker has written a story fraught with tension and intrigue. The reader is immediately drawn into the action as the plot literally explodes on the first page. The detailed descriptions and plot development lend an edge to an already well-designed storyline. The reader is kept on the edge of their seats trying to determine where the Green Machine will strike next and how, and if the police can catch them in time. Alan Brooker adds twists and surprises to the action to keep the reader guessing until the very last page. A truly enjoyable read."—Amanda, Fallen Angel Reviews

"Lots of action carried out by well-drawn characters as penned by talented author Alan M. Brooker. A lively plot that will keep you reading. Recommended for any thriller mystery reader."—Murder and Mayhem Book Club

"...Full of action, intrigue, terror, and controversy. This book contains plenty of smart crime investigation, creative murder scenarios, and intrigue for those who enjoy a good crime investigation book. Moreover, this book illustrates how the fine line between activism and terrorism is easily blurred. Likewise, this story illustrates how a seemly positive thing like the concern for the nation’s future can easily become a haven for greed and intolerance. These intelligent yet controversial aspects of this book prompt the reader to question all aspects of this complicated quandary. Thus, this book is both an entertaining and an intelligent read."—Tami Brady

The telephone rang on the superintendent's desk. He reached for it, his knuckles whitening around the receiver as he listened. He replaced the receiver.

"Let's start our search in the morgue, Ken. A body matching Martha's description has just been brought in. It was found floating in the harbor near the Hutt river. Hasn't been dead for long-and it has a message for the Prime Minister."

"You're kidding?" Norris gasped.

"Unfortunately not. Better go and act as message boys."

Martha had also been killed by a single knife blow between the ribs and directly into the heart. In her case, the blow wouldn't have needed much force to get it to the target. She had been stripped, her hands bound behind her back with sticking plaster and her lips sealed with the same material.

Her eyes were wide open, mirroring the terror she must have felt as she realized she was about to die. She had been conscious when her killer struck.

The message was brief. It had been written on cardboard, then sealed into a plastic bag and taped to her stomach…