Review of The Date Farm
Posted: 13 Nov 2024, 11:58
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]
Jack Winnick's fourth novel in the Lara and Uri series is titled The Date Farm. Iranian terrorists attack a mall in Los Angeles that is crowded with young folks, and they later commit suicide. More than 100 people are hurt, and more than 50 individuals are dead. Since neither race nor religion was the focus of this random attack, there doesn't seem to be any motivation behind it. The FBI learns that communications in the US, including military and other government satellites, have been compromised while they are summoning Lara and Uri in to conduct an investigation. Shortly thereafter, Iranian militants, under the leadership of Sheik Zainal Abidin, who carried out the terrorist assaults in Beverly Hills two years earlier, gained control of the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York and the Federal Reserve Bank. Lara and Uri, who know Abidin, lead groups into different banks where the terrorists arrest them both. Uri is transported to a plane bound for Nova Scotia, while Lara is brought to a cargo ship. After being saved, they both discover that the terrorists were after the US supply of rhenium rather than the gold kept at the Chase Manhattan Bank. They must therefore go to Iran in order to destroy Iran's communication satellites and recover the rhenium. The federal authorities question whether or not there are terrorists employed in top government positions that allowed the Iranians to compromise the communication system and gain access to the banks’ access codes.
In between the mystery and intrigue, you'll discover government corruption brought on by workplace diversity. Universities accept students from around the world and prepare them to become high-ranking officials in an effort to promote diversity. American values are not always shared by many second-born generations of Americans. As Lara and Uri fight the terrorists with the help of the Navy Seals, danger is everywhere. From start to finish, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I loved this book for many reasons. First, Jack Winnick maintained my interest by developing a plot that revolves around the country's top counterterrorism organization, which I absolutely love. Secondly, my favorite aspects of the book are the moments where Lara and Uri have silent conversations and the way their relationship has grown over time. Third, I was also intrigued by the various locations that were visited. The reader can also experience life from the perspectives of the terrorists and the agents, thanks to the book's superb structure. Ultimately, after reading this book, you will have a deeper respect for those who put their lives in danger to protect us and our country from threats.
I have no complaints about this book. I found the reading enjoyable. I didn't encounter any mistakes, so reading was effortless for me. This demonstrates how brilliantly the book was edited. For the previously described reasons, I am rating this book a five out of five stars.
Because it includes certain battle scenes and explicit details about how people are killed that could produce unpleasant imagery, I would not suggest this book to kids or anyone who is not interested in action novels. Nonetheless, I believe that readers who prefer fictional tales about spies and undercover agents would find this book enjoyable.
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The Date Farm
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Jack Winnick's fourth novel in the Lara and Uri series is titled The Date Farm. Iranian terrorists attack a mall in Los Angeles that is crowded with young folks, and they later commit suicide. More than 100 people are hurt, and more than 50 individuals are dead. Since neither race nor religion was the focus of this random attack, there doesn't seem to be any motivation behind it. The FBI learns that communications in the US, including military and other government satellites, have been compromised while they are summoning Lara and Uri in to conduct an investigation. Shortly thereafter, Iranian militants, under the leadership of Sheik Zainal Abidin, who carried out the terrorist assaults in Beverly Hills two years earlier, gained control of the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York and the Federal Reserve Bank. Lara and Uri, who know Abidin, lead groups into different banks where the terrorists arrest them both. Uri is transported to a plane bound for Nova Scotia, while Lara is brought to a cargo ship. After being saved, they both discover that the terrorists were after the US supply of rhenium rather than the gold kept at the Chase Manhattan Bank. They must therefore go to Iran in order to destroy Iran's communication satellites and recover the rhenium. The federal authorities question whether or not there are terrorists employed in top government positions that allowed the Iranians to compromise the communication system and gain access to the banks’ access codes.
In between the mystery and intrigue, you'll discover government corruption brought on by workplace diversity. Universities accept students from around the world and prepare them to become high-ranking officials in an effort to promote diversity. American values are not always shared by many second-born generations of Americans. As Lara and Uri fight the terrorists with the help of the Navy Seals, danger is everywhere. From start to finish, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I loved this book for many reasons. First, Jack Winnick maintained my interest by developing a plot that revolves around the country's top counterterrorism organization, which I absolutely love. Secondly, my favorite aspects of the book are the moments where Lara and Uri have silent conversations and the way their relationship has grown over time. Third, I was also intrigued by the various locations that were visited. The reader can also experience life from the perspectives of the terrorists and the agents, thanks to the book's superb structure. Ultimately, after reading this book, you will have a deeper respect for those who put their lives in danger to protect us and our country from threats.
I have no complaints about this book. I found the reading enjoyable. I didn't encounter any mistakes, so reading was effortless for me. This demonstrates how brilliantly the book was edited. For the previously described reasons, I am rating this book a five out of five stars.
Because it includes certain battle scenes and explicit details about how people are killed that could produce unpleasant imagery, I would not suggest this book to kids or anyone who is not interested in action novels. Nonetheless, I believe that readers who prefer fictional tales about spies and undercover agents would find this book enjoyable.
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The Date Farm
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon