Official Review: The Date Farm by jack winnick

Amos Ayu Kumag · Post by **Amos Ayu Kumag** » 09 Aug 2023, 07:25

I most confess the topic did not give me any clue about the content, I thought I would be reading about farming and it benefits to mankind. It's true that this is the fourth book and it can stand alone. Congratulations!!! you are a great reviewer

Asma Aisha Ansari · Post by **Asma Aisha Ansari** » 09 Aug 2023, 07:37

The Date Farm's gripping tale follows agents Lara and Uri fighting terrorism. Fast-paced and well-written, I'm drawn to the couple's teamwork. The international locations and complex plot make it a must-read for thriller fans.

Kaylyn_Marie · Post by **Kaylyn_Marie** » 09 Aug 2023, 07:50

This sounds like an action-packed, fast-paced book and I can imagine being on the edge of my seat the entire time. This is not typically my kind of story and I think the plot line may be a bit too realistic for me to actually enjoy. However, I know many of my friends would love it! Thank you for this awesome review.

Merve Turan · Post by **Merve Turan** » 09 Aug 2023, 07:56

What a captivating review of "The Date Farm"! It's great to hear that the book offers a thrilling and realistic plot with well-developed characters. The seamless integration of past missions and the portrayal of the main characters' depth and devotion sound intriguing. Your detailed insights make me eager to give this international thriller a read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and recommending it!

Catherine Radford · Post by **Catherine Radford** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:06

This is a book that has come up for me to review, I see it is the fourth book in the series. Do you need to read the others to understand it?

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:08

A very interesting international thriller "The Date Farm" by jack winnick follows Lara Edmond,a FBI agent and Uri Levin, a Mossad agent, who are summoned to duty after a brutal terrorist assault on a shopping mall. This is an exiciting story to read.

Ofir Shatz · Post by **Ofir Shatz** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:23

Thanks for the very good review. As a stake holder, I'll stress, not for the first time, that I'm glad our Uri's do a good job, on a daily basis. I hope the Lara's get back to the game soon, before it's too late. There's no place for appeasement towards the evil.

MsChet Cherry · Post by **MsChet Cherry** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:27

The revelation that the security of the communication networks and satellites have been breached will definitely give Uri and Lara a great insight to the kind of terrorism they are dealing with. Nice review and congrats to the author.

Chithra Devi · Post by **Chithra Devi** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:28

Emjopin · Post by **Emjopin** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:30

Date Farm by Jack Winnick and Cecilia L' s well written review excitingly intertwined blithe romantic interludes with bloody terror attacks. Lara & Uri has proven once more, that their LOVE keeps them strong and efficient beyond all anger & hatred in their midst.

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:37

Thanks for another thorough review! Although I don't care for thrillers with an international terrorism theme, I think the realistic topics will appeal to many readers. I'm glad to hear the book is a standalone.

Emmanuel Sunday 15 · Post by **Emmanuel Sunday 15** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:43

Cecilia_L wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 11:59 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Date Farm" by jack winnick.]

4 out of 4 stars
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"In our world today there are groups of armed men and women who have chosen for whatever reason, religious or political, to sow terror among the rest of the population," so begins the dedication of The Date Farm, by Jack Winnick. Though the fourth book in the Lara and Uri series is fiction, Winnick notes that the plot "has strong ties to historical events...that are happening more and more often in the real world." In this stand-alone international thriller, Winnick keeps readers on the edge of their seats, while shining a light on the heroic individuals who risk their lives to stop terrorism.

FBI agent Lara Edmond and her husband, Mossad agent Uri Levin, are summoned from their relaxing vacation on Lara's family farm in Ohio, after a brutal assault on a Beverly Hills shopping mall, kills over a hundred people. The plot thickens with the revelation that the security of the communication networks and satellites of both the Department of Defense and Homeland Security have been breached, followed by a subsequent attack on the Federal Reserve and the Chase Manhattan Banks. Are the attacks related, and is the group after gold or something even more precious?

I found this suspenseful page-turner hard to put down; there is literally never a dull moment in the fast-paced, realistic plot which could easily be a current event. The book is well-written and professionally edited. The complex plot alternates between the activities of the agents, the federal agencies behind the scenes, and the terrorist group. Likewise, the locations of those involved include Los Angeles, New York City, Nova Scotia, Puerto Rico, Idaho Falls, Tehran, Bandar, Sierra Leone, and Kazerun, the location of the date farm and cover for the electronic base of the terrorist group.

I most liked the book's well-developed cast of characters, particularly Uri and Lara, who are newly married and also work together. As Mossad and FBI agents, respectively, their work just so happens to involve fighting terrorists. The author did an excellent job of portraying their devotion to each other, as well as their loyalty to the agencies and countries they serve. I also found it refreshing that both of their characters lacked the typical bravado often displayed by agents in international thrillers. Uri and Lara are skilled agents who don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone. In Lara's case, it was her expertise and actions that won over those initially doubting her ability, as a woman working the assigned mission.

Having not read the previous books in the series, I was pleased to see that the fourth book stands on its own. Winnick seamlessly intertwines occasional references to past missions within the plot. Based on my enjoyment of this action-packed suspense, I would gladly read other books from the series. In fact, I can't think of a single thing I disliked about the book. Therefore, I'm pleased to rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to readers who enjoy international thrillers.

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"Absolutely captivated by 'The Date Farm'! Jack Winnick's storytelling is a breath of fresh air, weaving a rich tapestry of emotions and characters that kept me hooked from start to finish. The intricate plot and vivid descriptions painted a picturesque world that I couldn't help but immerse myself in. A must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and engaging literary journey!"

Emmanuel Sunday 15 · Post by **Emmanuel Sunday 15** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:44

"Absolutely captivated by 'The Date Farm'! Jack Winnick's storytelling is a breath of fresh air, weaving a rich tapestry of emotions and characters that kept me hooked from start to finish. The intricate plot and vivid descriptions painted a picturesque world that I couldn't help but immerse myself in. A must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and engaging literary journey!"
Thanks for that gorgeous review

Eckhart Aurelius Hughes · Post by **Nisha DSouza** » 09 Aug 2023, 08:48

The fourth book in the Lara and Uri series is as thrilling and entertaining as any of Jack Winnick's other books. The terrorist attack on the mall was brutal and scary. Lara and Uri, together on the case as a married couple, will be even more interesting to read. I was impressed with the author's writing style in the sample pages. Congratulations on being selected BOTD yet again!