Review: Fault Line by Barry Eisler

Alex Treven has found a client that has created a blockbuster new encryption technology. He goes to his boss and makes the pitch to take on this client, even though he has no money, explaining that it will pay off in the long run. His boss gives him the green light and a warning that his reputation is on the line. How could Alex know that his client would be gunned down for what he had created?

Once it becomes clear that someone is eliminating the people involved with this new encryption technology, Alex seeks help the only place he knows, his brother. Ben has been involved in undercover operations since leaving college early. Can he discover the nature of his brother's problems and save him from certain death?

Fault Line is a very fast paced read that you will tear through in no time. One aspect of the book is clearly danger and evasion from the bad guys. But the other part explores the relationship between two brothers, a relationship that has been overburdened with grief from the loss of their teenage sister.

The story is well thought out and flows smoothly. There is enough reality to serve as a base for the incredible intrigue surrounding the main characters. I loved the interaction between the brothers and the revealing moments from their past. This added to an already exciting thriller and made it a step above in my eyes.

Fault Line was published in March of 2009 by Random House.