It’s been too long since I had a visit with Jack Taylor. This is Ken Bruen’s sixth book in this very noir series. In this one I found Jack sober and fighting every day to stay that way. Jack is at a very low point in his life, and to make matters worse, he’s having hearing difficulties. His long and storied life has left him with undeniable scars, both inside and out. He has just lost his young assistant from a bullet that was meant for him. He hates himself and he hates his life but is still compelled to help people in need. His efforts put him in contact with an evil psychopathic villain and some very sad stories. Now that I’ve rediscovered one of my favourite anti-heroes, I must continue with Bruen’s stark and gritty series.