Official Review: The Last Enemy by Dan E. Hendrickson
Posted: 20 Dec 2019, 02:28
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Last Enemy" by Dan E. Hendrickson.]
Maximillian Manerez and Boris Rasmov, the two notorious mafia bosses, had no idea about what was in store for them when they set out to kill the Edwards. They did not spare any of their resources to see to it that they wiped the Edwards out of the face of the earth. The main man in the Edwards family, Jacob, also known as the hero of Cozumel, befriends Jonathan, Maximillian’s son. Could Jacob, with the help of his new ally, keep his family safe despite being the most wanted family in the hit list of the two cartel bosses?
The Last Enemy by Dan. E. Hendrickson is the third book in his series: The Last Enemy. The novel revolves around the lives of the Edwards family. As mentioned before, the family is in danger since Boris and Maximillian want them dead. The attempts by Jacob to keep the family safe draws other characters into action, such as the FBI, the Texas Lone Rangers, the Mexican Military’s Anti-corruption Cartel Task Force, and the family members of all the main characters.
I loved Hendrickson’s ability to sculpt an amazing plot that kept me glued to the book. Although I have not read the other books in this series, I did not have any problem in getting a firm grip on the novel. I felt as if I was part of the book since the scenes were well developed and the author has a way of keeping the flow of events flawless. For instance, the first chapter displays a tug of war between Boris and Max, whereby Max pulls out a plan that would deeply anger Boris. I kept waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment when Boris would come to know about his ally’s betrayal that gave the Edwards the upper hand in fighting for their survival.
I always have a favorite character in most of the books that I read. For this one, I had a favorite inseparable pair of characters: Jim and Linda Edwards, the parents of Jacob. I loved the love they had for each other and for their family. Even in their old age, they were not afraid to defend their children even if it meant getting into a gunfight. Linda stuck to her husband’s side and made everyone they were working with understand that. Her words “Where he goes, I go, and that is final” portrayed her undying willingness to stick by his side. That was lovely.
I loved reading this book. It was professionally edited and it has no profanity. Actually, the author managed to weave in Bible teachings in the novel and gave the book a phenomenal ending. That said, I gave it the rating that it really deserves: 4 out of 4 stars. I strongly recommend it to readers who enjoy crime-themed novels with strong teachings about family, love, and faith. It has some descriptions of gruesome murders. Therefore, readers who are easily triggered by such should avoid this one.
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The Last Enemy
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Maximillian Manerez and Boris Rasmov, the two notorious mafia bosses, had no idea about what was in store for them when they set out to kill the Edwards. They did not spare any of their resources to see to it that they wiped the Edwards out of the face of the earth. The main man in the Edwards family, Jacob, also known as the hero of Cozumel, befriends Jonathan, Maximillian’s son. Could Jacob, with the help of his new ally, keep his family safe despite being the most wanted family in the hit list of the two cartel bosses?
The Last Enemy by Dan. E. Hendrickson is the third book in his series: The Last Enemy. The novel revolves around the lives of the Edwards family. As mentioned before, the family is in danger since Boris and Maximillian want them dead. The attempts by Jacob to keep the family safe draws other characters into action, such as the FBI, the Texas Lone Rangers, the Mexican Military’s Anti-corruption Cartel Task Force, and the family members of all the main characters.
I loved Hendrickson’s ability to sculpt an amazing plot that kept me glued to the book. Although I have not read the other books in this series, I did not have any problem in getting a firm grip on the novel. I felt as if I was part of the book since the scenes were well developed and the author has a way of keeping the flow of events flawless. For instance, the first chapter displays a tug of war between Boris and Max, whereby Max pulls out a plan that would deeply anger Boris. I kept waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment when Boris would come to know about his ally’s betrayal that gave the Edwards the upper hand in fighting for their survival.
I always have a favorite character in most of the books that I read. For this one, I had a favorite inseparable pair of characters: Jim and Linda Edwards, the parents of Jacob. I loved the love they had for each other and for their family. Even in their old age, they were not afraid to defend their children even if it meant getting into a gunfight. Linda stuck to her husband’s side and made everyone they were working with understand that. Her words “Where he goes, I go, and that is final” portrayed her undying willingness to stick by his side. That was lovely.
I loved reading this book. It was professionally edited and it has no profanity. Actually, the author managed to weave in Bible teachings in the novel and gave the book a phenomenal ending. That said, I gave it the rating that it really deserves: 4 out of 4 stars. I strongly recommend it to readers who enjoy crime-themed novels with strong teachings about family, love, and faith. It has some descriptions of gruesome murders. Therefore, readers who are easily triggered by such should avoid this one.
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The Last Enemy
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
