Review by SayBread -- The Date Farm by Jack Winnick
Posted: 29 Aug 2020, 22:01
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]
The Date Farm by Jack Winnick is number four in an adventure series. Lara and Uri are married agents working for both the FBI and the Israeli Mossad. They are called in again after a terrorist attack at a mall in California. Immediately following this attack, the agents are directed to New York, where a hostage situation occurs in both the Chase Manhattan Bank and the Federal Reserve.
An Intriguing aspect of this book is the use of many interesting technical gadgets. In the beginning, we are told of the terrorists taking down forms of communications for the US government and intercept conversations. There is mention of unique listening devices, GPS tracking systems, and communication systems. Also, the use of satellites and drones in tracking and the capabilities of these machines were rather astounding. I'll admit that I plan to do some research to see just how much of the information is fiction versus reality.
What I disliked most in this story was the description of the inner workings of this terrorist organization. The terrorist group has one goal-to destroy Israel and anyone that helps them: The United States. They believe that the more destruction they create and the more lives taken, they will have a bigger reward in their afterlife. In fact, if they die during their raids, it is even better. These terrorists describe how long they plan their attacks and that, along with the detail put into each one is astounding. The author does an outstanding job of explaining the terrorist organization and creating a sense of fear and anger in the reader.
What I liked most in the story was the author's ability to incite pride for our country in handling terrorism. I am an American citizen, and I love our country. I also love our military. The author describes not only reconnaissance missions from Uri and Lara but also other military and law enforcement branches. His description of the US Navy Seals and their professionalism and capability to get the job done are excellent. At the end of the novel, when I read the reactions Lara and Uri received by not just their families but also our government, I was brought to tears. The risks that real-life agents, military service members, and law enforcement take every day to defend our freedoms and protect our citizens is often neglected and unsung. I was glad to see the author recognizing them, even though this is a fictional story.
I'm rating this novel as 4 out of 4 stars. The fast-paced action and the author's attention to detail are just two of the book's many aspects that make it worth the read. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading action and suspense stories.
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The Date Farm
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The Date Farm by Jack Winnick is number four in an adventure series. Lara and Uri are married agents working for both the FBI and the Israeli Mossad. They are called in again after a terrorist attack at a mall in California. Immediately following this attack, the agents are directed to New York, where a hostage situation occurs in both the Chase Manhattan Bank and the Federal Reserve.
An Intriguing aspect of this book is the use of many interesting technical gadgets. In the beginning, we are told of the terrorists taking down forms of communications for the US government and intercept conversations. There is mention of unique listening devices, GPS tracking systems, and communication systems. Also, the use of satellites and drones in tracking and the capabilities of these machines were rather astounding. I'll admit that I plan to do some research to see just how much of the information is fiction versus reality.
What I disliked most in this story was the description of the inner workings of this terrorist organization. The terrorist group has one goal-to destroy Israel and anyone that helps them: The United States. They believe that the more destruction they create and the more lives taken, they will have a bigger reward in their afterlife. In fact, if they die during their raids, it is even better. These terrorists describe how long they plan their attacks and that, along with the detail put into each one is astounding. The author does an outstanding job of explaining the terrorist organization and creating a sense of fear and anger in the reader.
What I liked most in the story was the author's ability to incite pride for our country in handling terrorism. I am an American citizen, and I love our country. I also love our military. The author describes not only reconnaissance missions from Uri and Lara but also other military and law enforcement branches. His description of the US Navy Seals and their professionalism and capability to get the job done are excellent. At the end of the novel, when I read the reactions Lara and Uri received by not just their families but also our government, I was brought to tears. The risks that real-life agents, military service members, and law enforcement take every day to defend our freedoms and protect our citizens is often neglected and unsung. I was glad to see the author recognizing them, even though this is a fictional story.
I'm rating this novel as 4 out of 4 stars. The fast-paced action and the author's attention to detail are just two of the book's many aspects that make it worth the read. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading action and suspense stories.
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The Date Farm
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon