Review by ernest mwangemi -- Conflict on the Yangtze
Posted: 10 Sep 2019, 15:14
[Following is a volunteer review of "Conflict on the Yangtze" by Greg Kater.]
4 out of 4 stars
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If you are for a historical fiction book that will capture your attention from the first page to the last page, Conflict on the Yangtze is that book.
The first chapter of the book introduces the reader to Daniel Stafford and Lee Drake. Both Stafford and Lee work for M16. They were in China to investigate a suspected conspiracy smuggling opium out of China into the USA, Australia, and the Philippines. After sailing up the Yangtze River from Nanjing through the night, they were now almost a hundred yards from the suspected opium plantation. They get attacked by some men leading to the death of Stafford after being shot twice. Lee escaped into the woods and delivered the message that Stafford got killed.
Greg Kater decided to start the action early at the beginning of the book. The characters are well introduced to the reader. The main characters Jack and Jamie are introduced at the airport where Jamie, Sarah, and Carna had been waiting for John and Monique. Jamie informed Jack he had received a message from Johny Cook in London.
After the killing of Daniel Stafford, the leader of M16 London, Johny Cook decided to get help from Jack and Jamie from the CIS in order to end the opium smuggling business.
The book plot was on point. Greg Kater fully showed his proficiency in the description. The book is full of vivid descriptions that make the reader feel every moment in the book. I liked the part where Greg described the movement of the train saying; ” They plainly heard the choof-choof-choof of the locomotive and the clickety-clack of the railway tracks become almost mesmerizing.
What I liked about the book is the story build-up. Every chapter introduces a new scene that relates to the one before. I liked the characterization and the use of other languages in the book.
The book was well edited and had no typing errors or grammar errors. The book was flawless as I followed the characters through their journey to end the opium business. Because of the vivid descriptions and the characterization, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys historical fiction and to those who don't enjoy, I'm sure Conflict on the Yangtze will make them appreciate historical fiction.
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Conflict on the Yangtze
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4 out of 4 stars
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If you are for a historical fiction book that will capture your attention from the first page to the last page, Conflict on the Yangtze is that book.
The first chapter of the book introduces the reader to Daniel Stafford and Lee Drake. Both Stafford and Lee work for M16. They were in China to investigate a suspected conspiracy smuggling opium out of China into the USA, Australia, and the Philippines. After sailing up the Yangtze River from Nanjing through the night, they were now almost a hundred yards from the suspected opium plantation. They get attacked by some men leading to the death of Stafford after being shot twice. Lee escaped into the woods and delivered the message that Stafford got killed.
Greg Kater decided to start the action early at the beginning of the book. The characters are well introduced to the reader. The main characters Jack and Jamie are introduced at the airport where Jamie, Sarah, and Carna had been waiting for John and Monique. Jamie informed Jack he had received a message from Johny Cook in London.
After the killing of Daniel Stafford, the leader of M16 London, Johny Cook decided to get help from Jack and Jamie from the CIS in order to end the opium smuggling business.
The book plot was on point. Greg Kater fully showed his proficiency in the description. The book is full of vivid descriptions that make the reader feel every moment in the book. I liked the part where Greg described the movement of the train saying; ” They plainly heard the choof-choof-choof of the locomotive and the clickety-clack of the railway tracks become almost mesmerizing.
What I liked about the book is the story build-up. Every chapter introduces a new scene that relates to the one before. I liked the characterization and the use of other languages in the book.
The book was well edited and had no typing errors or grammar errors. The book was flawless as I followed the characters through their journey to end the opium business. Because of the vivid descriptions and the characterization, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys historical fiction and to those who don't enjoy, I'm sure Conflict on the Yangtze will make them appreciate historical fiction.
******
Conflict on the Yangtze
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon