So the weekend passed, and I did get some revisions done on KILLER EYES, but not nearly as much as I wanted to get done.
One of the things I've noticed in that story is that it really has a different tone than its predecessor, KILLER OF KILLERS. In KOK, Trent Smith never uses any weapons. Other than his bare hands, that is. It could be said that his bare hands are deadly weapons unto themselves. It is made clear in the story that he is an expert killer with his bare hands, but it also makes it clear that he is rated as an expert with many weapons.
But in the story, Trent Smith makes it clear what he thinks of weapons. Specifically guns and knives. He called them, "...weapons of cowards..." and expresses an obvious disdain for them.
And in KILLER EYES, although he continues to use his bare hands lethally, he is finding himself having to use swords a lot. That's because the Killers Guild employs countless ninja-like killers, and they use swords, like, well, ninjas. And when you're confronted with dozens of sword-wielding "ninjas" then you might take up a sword to defend yourself. It might be an improvement over bare hands, at least in that circumstance.
But if I ever do get any fans of the book, or of Trent Smith, I'm hoping they don't take exception to the fact that he does use weapons in the sequel. I think, given the circumstances, they will understand that Trent is not committed to "bare hands" to the point of stupidity. He's a survivor and will proceed as the situation warrants. Like anyone.
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