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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Come the Judgement Day" by D. M. Walton.]

Bo Henderson has lived a quiet, simple life while protecting the streets of Washington, D.C. He has never married, but he is close to Nancy, the owner of a popular restaurant in town. They are too busy to get married, let alone have children. For over twenty-five years, Bo has been a police officer for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He could have a more senior position by now, but he stays content working as a field training officer for new recruits from the academy.

One ordinary Monday, Bo has a funny feeling it will not be like any other Monday. He is correct when his lieutenant tells him he has been specially requested to train a particular recruit. This recruit’s connections have allowed her to request a certain field training officer, but has it also helped her get through the academy in the first place? Hopefully this is not the case because crime around the White House has been increasing lately. There have been more cases of people trying to jump the fence to get to the White House. Also, an innocent traffic stop revealed a man with a car that is too clean besides the ominous briefcase in the back seat. Finally, an informant for the police department is found dead, and it is determined he was shot in the head using a potato as a silencer! The department can use all the help they can get, whether the person is a recruit or not.

Come the Judgement Day was a fast-paced and engaging read. There was always something going on to hold my attention. I enjoyed reading about the activity around the White House. I know it is probably exaggerated for the book, but I wonder how often people do try to get through the fence at the White House. Being a Christian myself, I liked that Bo would consult his minister, Rob, for advice. I really liked a particular quote from Rob about having two ears and only one mouth so you can listen twice as much as you speak. As humans, I think it’s hard for us to be quiet and listen to one another, but I think it could solve some of our problems. I also had to laugh at the fact that the police officers, especially the new recruit, always seemed to be eating doughnuts.

While there was a lot to like about the book, I found some of the interactions between Bo and his new recruit, Chris, awkward or weird. The two places where I noticed it the most was chapter 3 and 12. Looking back on the sections, I think it was some of the things that Chris said that I found awkward. Once I read the ending, I could understand why she did some of the things she did. Still, her character just made me cringe on multiple occasions.

I give Come the Judgement Day a 3 out of 4 rating. I took off a point because I felt the book could be awkward at times, and I did find five errors. I would recommend this book to those who like reading about crime, police investigations, or White House security. I’m not sure how close the security described in the book is to real life, but the author, David Walton, has over twenty years of law enforcement and security experience. He also transports cargo for the military and certain items for the White House. Therefore, I thought his descriptions were very believable. The book is only appropriate for adults due to violence and bad language.

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Despite the awkward bits you mentioned, this novel seems a good crime thriller developed in a believable story. Thank you for your great review!

This book seems like an interesting look inside police security and crime as a whole. The doughnuts part is funny though. Thank you for an insightful review.

Security, would need to know more about this aspect. Nice review

I would have loved if you mentioned if there were erotic/graphic violence scenes. Would you regard this book as professionally edited? This is a great review and the book itself clearly has some comic relief but I hate a book that makes a reader cringe, even if it is to the smallest degree.

I really love and appreciate your review. Your deliberate effort in highlighting the pros and cons in the book is superb.

The mere fact alone that the author once served in the police force makes it interesting as he would bring in a lot of real life experiences such as the fact that police officers eat a lot of doughnuts (funny but true), and I feel it ultimately makes any book worth reading.

Judging by your wonderful review, I too would love to read this book.

Book cover is an important element to catch a reader's eyes. Looks like this book lacks in that department. Nonetheless, appreciate the review

I never would have thought this book was about a police officer and White House security from the title. I think I would enjoy reading this. Thanks for the heads up about the cringe worthy parts. I like the fact that the author is an authority on law enforcement which will bring authenticity to the action. Thank you for a lovely review.

I find myself wondering what Bo will encounter with the new recruit. Thanks for this honest review.

Your review makes me curious about why the new recruit chose him as her trainer. I love stories set in and around the White House, and learning about all the inner workings of staff and security.

I don't mind the weirdness of Bo and her new recruit..this is a must read for me!