Review of Cynthia and Dan

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Mary Clarkee
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Review of Cynthia and Dan

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Cynthia and Dan" by Dorothy May Mercer.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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Cynthia and Dan by Dorothy May Mercer unfolds as a political and romantic suspense novel centered around Cynthia Patterson, a former CIA agent who transitions into the role of chief investigator and bodyguard for Senator Mike McBride. The narrative introduces Cynthia's mission to thwart a terrorist plot against President Gerard Bigelow, with her allies being computer experts Tim and Garth. However, the story takes an unexpected turn with the addition of Sky, a mysterious figure whose involvement introduces a romantic subplot.

Cynthia's journey is marked by action, suspense, and political intrigue as she confronts the challenges of her security role and grapples with her evolving relationships. The book delves into modern-day issues, including terrorism, cyberwarfare, and the complexities of love. I commend the author's focus on relevant themes, noting the suspenseful nature of the narrative.

This book was indeed a fabulous read for me. It was fast-paced and had no boring moments. The book impressively explores modern-day events, tackling themes like terrorism and cyberwarfare. The organizational structure facilitates an easy read, and the absence of errors reflects the author's meticulous writing. This book was expertly edited. Despite my love for this book, I witnessed some flaws in it. The romantic subplot (the section rated R) in this book was actually not necessary to me, though. While the cyberwar aspect was intriguing, the forced nature of Cynthia's relationships, particularly with Sky, left the romance feeling less authentic.

Due to the flaws I witnessed in this book, already listed above, I will rate it 4 out of 5 stars. Despite the thrilling nature of this book, I still find it to be a bit educational. This book gave me more ideas about how the military operates. Investigations, spying, action, and communication. I also learned some military terms and abbreviations. All thanks to the author. I recommend this book to people, especially adults, who appreciate a mix of action, suspense, and technology. This will be a fantastic read for you.

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Post by Andrew Darlington »

Cynthia and Dan is an intriguing cyber-crime book. Though some very little section of this book caught me I still feel a lot more should be improved Your review was detailed and amazing.
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Cynthia and Dan by Dorothy May Mercer is a gripping blend of political intrigue and romance that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The author expertly navigates complex themes such as terrorism and cyberwarfare, weaving them seamlessly into the narrative to create a thrilling and thought-provoking read.
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Post by McDonald Lauren »

Cynthia and Dan by Dorothy May Mercer presents a thrilling blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense, following the journey of former CIA agent Cynthia Patterson as she navigates her new role as chief investigator and protector of Senator Mike McBride. Mercer expertly weaves a tale of espionage and danger as Cynthia races against time to thwart a terrorist plot targeting President Gerard Bigelow. Alongside her allies, Tim and Garth, Cynthia's mission takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Sky, whose mysterious presence adds a layer of romance to the gripping narrative. With twists and turns at every corner, Cynthia and Dan is a riveting read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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Post by Silvia jackson »

Cynthia and Dan is an interesting piece with nice plot. It's quite apoly that the character development is poor. Dan's personality was described In a poor way in this book. Kudos to your review though.
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Post by Kelvin Suraj »

Cynthia and Dan sounds interesting to read. The tec aspect alone is a turn on for me in this book. Your review was detailed. Well-done on this nice work.
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Post by Slayton Natasha Tillett »

This is a fascinating book that captured two main themes, politics and romance. Though the political aspect of this book which also have the theme of technology interest me more.
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