Review by Marty_Kelly -- The Interloper by Dave Zeltserman
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Review by Marty_Kelly -- The Interloper by Dave Zeltserman
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Interloper" by Dave Zeltserman.]
Dan Willis, an ex-military man, lost his job at a liquor company. After almost a year of seeking a new job without success, he is contacted and recruited (as a hitman) by a clandestine government organization, the Department of Homeland Protection, nicknamed The Factory. Following his instincts, Willis discovered that there was more to The Factory than met the eye. He found out that all of his victims had something in common. Then, he decided to quit, which meant war. To fund his personal war, Willis found himself immersed in criminal activities that posed equally deadly and more imminent danger that could either destroy him directly or leave him within the reach of The Factory.
The Interloper by Dave Zeltserman is a fast-paced thriller. The story is narrated mostly from Willis's perspective using the third-person point of view. The book is divided into three major parts containing short chapters. I enjoyed every aspect of this book; the plot, the characterization, and the pacing. The story unfolds in a way that keeps a reader turning the pages, eager to know what is next. There is a lot of suspense in the book, and the unpredictability of the story is quite exciting.
Willis is cold but pragmatic, and despite his coldness, he is reasonable enough to avoid killing the wrong people. His only trusted companion is Bowser, a dog. What I liked most about this book are the many interesting and unpredictable developments, which, though diverse, are inextricable linked. Simply put, the novel is packed with actions that keep the story going at a fast pace, and capable of leaving a reader pleasantly surprised at how things turn out.
If there is anything I am not satisfied with in the book it is about Tania Martin, a lady Willis had a deal with. I wish there was more concerning her. In other words, a different ending to the episode because I was expecting more.
There is the use of profane language in the novel. Also, there are some violent scenes in the book. People who dislike violent scenes may want to avoid reading this book. While reading, I encountered very few errors, mostly punctuation errors, which did not really affect the flow of the story.
The Interloper is suitable for readers of thrillers as well as crime fiction. Despite the errors I mentioned, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars because the errors are minimal, and more importantly because I greatly enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it.
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The Interloper
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Dan Willis, an ex-military man, lost his job at a liquor company. After almost a year of seeking a new job without success, he is contacted and recruited (as a hitman) by a clandestine government organization, the Department of Homeland Protection, nicknamed The Factory. Following his instincts, Willis discovered that there was more to The Factory than met the eye. He found out that all of his victims had something in common. Then, he decided to quit, which meant war. To fund his personal war, Willis found himself immersed in criminal activities that posed equally deadly and more imminent danger that could either destroy him directly or leave him within the reach of The Factory.
The Interloper by Dave Zeltserman is a fast-paced thriller. The story is narrated mostly from Willis's perspective using the third-person point of view. The book is divided into three major parts containing short chapters. I enjoyed every aspect of this book; the plot, the characterization, and the pacing. The story unfolds in a way that keeps a reader turning the pages, eager to know what is next. There is a lot of suspense in the book, and the unpredictability of the story is quite exciting.
Willis is cold but pragmatic, and despite his coldness, he is reasonable enough to avoid killing the wrong people. His only trusted companion is Bowser, a dog. What I liked most about this book are the many interesting and unpredictable developments, which, though diverse, are inextricable linked. Simply put, the novel is packed with actions that keep the story going at a fast pace, and capable of leaving a reader pleasantly surprised at how things turn out.
If there is anything I am not satisfied with in the book it is about Tania Martin, a lady Willis had a deal with. I wish there was more concerning her. In other words, a different ending to the episode because I was expecting more.
There is the use of profane language in the novel. Also, there are some violent scenes in the book. People who dislike violent scenes may want to avoid reading this book. While reading, I encountered very few errors, mostly punctuation errors, which did not really affect the flow of the story.
The Interloper is suitable for readers of thrillers as well as crime fiction. Despite the errors I mentioned, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars because the errors are minimal, and more importantly because I greatly enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it.
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The Interloper
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
