Review by Dman_1996 -- The Date Farm by Jack Winnick

[Damian Keyes]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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If you like reading action-packed, thrill-seeking books, then The Date Farm by Jack Winnick is the right choice for you. This book is a continuation of Winnick’s prior books about FBI agent Lara Edmond's and Mossad agent Uri Levin. With the twist-and-turns of a classic action novel, Winnick details the important job that officials who work for the FBI, Homeland Security, and CIA do to thwart the advancements of terrorist attacks.

The book begins with an attack by Muslim terrorists in a Beverly Hills mall that killed many and injured hundreds of innocent mall shoppers. Then, there’s been a huge takedown in the signal and electricity of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Manhattan Chase Bank in New York City. Also, Homeland Security and other top agencies' communication satellites have been breached. All of this was orchestrated by Lara’s and Uri’s former foe from the last book, Sheikh Zainal Abidin. The two agents are called back into action on this mission to stop Abidin's plan of stealing a valuable metal and to recover their satellite signal.

Lara and Uri go undercover in Iran to take back what was taken from American soil. Everything is not what it seems in this book and the author made sure to include many elements of surprise moments that will have you asking, “What is going on?” Even though this is the fourth book in the international series of Lara and Uri, this book is still a standalone novel from its predecessors.

I’m giving this book a rating of 4 out of 4. Winnick held my interest by developing a story that I love so much that is centered on America’s top agencies that focus on counterterrorism. My favorite thing from the book is the relationship between Lara and Uri and how it evolved over the years, their moments in the book where they communicate without speaking. What also interested me was the many locations that were traveled to such as, Canada, Africa, Iran, Turkey, etc. I did not hate anything about this book, but I can tell from the ending that another book could be written.

I would recommend this book to individuals who are 18 years old and up. There are some fight scenes in this book and the graphic detail of how people are killed might create nasty imagery, so I would not recommend this book to kids or anybody who’s not interested in action novels. There’s no profanity used or any sexual content described throughout this book. People I think would enjoy this book are individuals that love reading those fictional tales about spies and undercover agents.

Winnick really did a good job with his book and he did not have any grammatical or spelling errors. He structured this book so well that the reader gets to see life through the viewpoint of the agents and that of the terrorist. This book will give you an appreciation for the people who go above and beyond to protect our country from attacks by going into dangerous territories to make sure we are safe.

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[Ayilaran Emmanuel]

One of the biggest issues facing the globe now is terrorism. Every year, millions of people lose their lives and their homes. To end this ordeal permanently, constant efforts should be made. Good review.

[Onyeka Dibor]

Jack Winnick's intricate plot in "The Date Farm" reflects the complexity of combating modern-day terrorism.

[Grace Jane]

A compelling plot with high-stakes action that would be a hit with audiences.