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Reviewed by Maalin Ogaja for Readers' Favorite
In Hit & Split (Toby Miller Adventures Book 1), Simon Green delivers a remarkably confident narrative, with intricate details and emotional depth, leaving readers both captivated and deeply moved. When a tragic accident abroad shatters Madyson Lutz’s world, she and her husband, Jeff, a CIA analyst, make a swift and controversial return home to Virginia. Meanwhile, Toby Miller, serving in the British Army, returns home from a field operation to devastating family news, entangled in diplomacy and politics, and then silence. While trying to support his sister and manage his grief, Toby is haunted by a growing sense of injustice. As Maddy struggles to rebuild her life, feeling isolated and unraveling, Toby, on the other hand, refuses to sit still, leading him down a path that could cost him everything. Backed by allies near and far, will Toby be able to follow through with his plan when he finally faces the moment he’s been preparing for?
In Hit & Split, Simon Green introduces a cast of characters whose lives are intricately intertwined by a tragedy. Maddy’s initial portrayal presents her as shallow, selfish, and unapologetic, making her easy to despise. Yet, as the story progresses, the reader is prompted to ask, have we misjudged her, or are we simply making excuses? Sheltered, naive, or complicit in the silence and inaction that follows, whatever the truth may be, we begin to see a different Maddy. Toby, by contrast, emerges as an admirable figure, steadfast in his loyalty and unwillingness to look away, even when it would be easier to do so. His character is revealed through his relationship with fellow servicemen, his interactions with those around him, and the inner strength he displays during moments of conflict and grief. Yet, we also glimpse his human side in the quiet, unspoken ways he supports his family and the small acts of care he offers when no one is watching. Ultimately, this story is about true character, how it is revealed, tested, and shaped in times of crisis. I highly recommend this story to readers who enjoy narratives that explore raw, authentic portrayals of grief and justice, layered with tension, covert operations, and the complexities of geopolitics.
