Review of East Wind, 2nd edition

[Bradley Shelvie]

[Following is a volunteer review of "East Wind, 2nd edition" by Jack Winnick.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Hakim El-Fazikh, an operative of the Hezbolah terrorist's group that was wreaking havock in Israel, had his way with blood-chilling and beastly slaughter of innocent children during Sabbath in Israeli settlements. He could have gotten away with it, but the only child who survived the attack said the attacker had a scar, and Uri, a mossad agent, immediately recognised it. Hakim had been Uri's childhood friend, and there was no way he could have mistaken the scar. On learning who the perpetrator was, the whole thing became personal to Uri. He wanted to settle scores with Hakim for betraying him and for the beastly acts he had done.

However, it does not end there. The entire Hezbolah network needed to be cracked on and stopped. Uri had found several notes with coded information that directed to web pages which the terrorists used to communicate with each other. To crack the codes further and know the terrorist's plan from the website communications, the Mossad sought help from America's CIA and FBI, and Uri was paired with Lara, an expert in internet communications and also an able agent. Things got even more explosive in this book, East Wind, 2nd edition by Jack Winnick.

I've read and reviewed three other books on the same series — Devil Among Us (second book), Devil in False Colors (third book), and Waterworks (I think it's the last book) — and I can undoubtedly say that Jack Winnick is a masterful author. His works reveal an unmatched adroitness and ingenuity, and this book is not an exception. The book features attention-grabbing narrations that are captivating on all fronts. I particularly enjoyed the whole operation of stopping terrorists, which Lara and Uri handled very well. Frankly, I wasn't bored even once reading Winnick's work — and that includes this and all the other books.

However, the book may get a little graphic at times. Some scenes may come out as too gory to some readers, but I had no trouble with that. For example, there is a bloody scene where Uri slits the terrorists' abdomen, revealing everything inside. Furthermore, the book is pro-Israel (majorly) and pro-American, and some readers may find that offensive or biased. Again, this had no effect on me.

There are no errors or negative aspects to warrant a score lower than 4 out of 4. Furthermore, it is an entertaining read with wonderful narration. The book has been perfectly edited.

I recommend the book to readers who love stories about battling terrorist that have a tinge of mystery. There is also a bit of steamy romance between Uri and Lara if you are a fan. I can't wait to read the fourth book, too.

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East Wind, 2nd edition
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[WriteOn]

Furthermore, the book is pro-Israel (majorly) and pro-American, and some readers may find that offensive or biased.

I noticed that from the samples I read; I'm pleased to see you mention it in your review.
I enjoyed reading your review, you gave an impressive description of the story after setting the scene clearly. It was good to be reminded of the word 'adroitness' - I haven't seen or used it for quite some time. I'll try and sneak it in to one of my reviews. Thanks for improving my vocabulary and for a fantastic review.

[Amy Luman]

I have read this entire series of books and it was difficult for me to find anything negative to say about them. You are right, in that, they may be too pro-Israel for some readers. I do like stories about fighting terrorists. They do some very evil things and must be stopped.

[Bradley Shelvie]

I have read this entire series of books and it was difficult for me to find anything negative to say about them. You are right, in that, they may be too pro-Israel for some readers. I do like stories about fighting terrorists. They do some very evil things and must be stopped.

There can't be any negative aspects. Jack Winnick is simply among the best authors whose books I've read.
I've read your review on the same book and we are on the same page (it's an amazing review). I'll find time to go through your reviews of the remaining books in the series. Thanks for stopping by.

[Bradley Shelvie]

Furthermore, the book is pro-Israel (majorly) and pro-American, and some readers may find that offensive or biased.

I noticed that from the samples I read; I'm pleased to see you mention it in your review.
I enjoyed reading your review, you gave an impressive description of the story after setting the scene clearly. It was good to be reminded of the word 'adroitness' - I haven't seen or used it for quite some time. I'll try and sneak it in to one of my reviews. Thanks for improving my vocabulary and for a fantastic review.

Oh yes! I thought it was important to mention something about the book's inclination. It's good to know that you've learned something from my review. It's so "adroit" of you to stop by . I know that sounds wrong but thanks for the feedback.

[Harry Benjamin]

This is an interesting book in the Uri and Lara series. I enjoyed reading the book and I must say this is the most interesting book in the series. It contains a lot of action moments. Terrorism should be stopped by all possible means.