Review of Untouchable

[NetMassimo]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Untouchable" by Charles Alexander.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Untouchable by Charles Alexander is a thriller with some bits of science fiction. LAPD motorcycle officer Annie Steele and her partner are escorting a truck that's transporting chemical waste from a hospital when they get assaulted and robbed. Annie gets almost suffocated by the liquid waste that got out of the truck, gets shot by the criminals who assaulted them, and suffers severe burns when some of the chemicals are set on fire.

Bobby Whittaker is in the area by chance and rescues Annie while it's too late for her partner, who got shot dead. The criminals are still nearby and try to kill both of them, but Annie's motorcycle is still working, so they manage to run away, at least for a while. The criminals want to kill Annie at all costs because they're part of a terrorist group whose goal is smuggling a nuclear bomb in the USA, but why did they want to rob a truck full of hospital waste? When Annie gets cleaned up, she discovers that there are no traces of the burns she suffered and an old scar disappeared as well, how's that possible?

This novel is like a rollercoaster that occasionally allows you to take a breath only to throw you into the next breathtaking moment. There's a lot of action combined with a sophisticated plot that puts together parts set in different countries. In the first chapters only, you have an attempt to steal nuclear warheads in Russia, an assassination in Iraq, and what seems like a robbery in the USA.

I appreciated that there were many twists until literally the last line of the novel that were constructed in ways that expanded the storyline showing new layers of deception and dangers that went far beyond the ones experienced by the protagonists. The various parts of the plot came together forming a consistent bigger picture.

My least favorite part was the relationship that was created between Annie Steele and Bobby Whittaker. Sexual innuendos started pretty quickly and went on throughout the novel. I'm not interested in this kind of storyline in a thriller, so I felt that it broke the tension. This is a subjective judgment, which means that other readers might appreciate that element of the novel.

Untouchable is mainly a thriller with political ramifications full of tension thanks to action and twists. There's an element of science fiction, as something extraordinary happens to Annie making her something close to a superhero. This is the first book of a series but the plot is self-contained, with a proper end, so you can read it and then decide if you want to go on with its sequels. Personally, I plan to go on, as I liked it for the reasons I explained.

Unfortunately, the novel contains more than 10 errors. For this reason, I rate it only 3 out of 4 stars. The sexual references and the wide use of profanity make it suitable for readers that are at least in their late teens. If you like thrillers with big and complex plots full of twists, I recommend Untouchable.

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[Josephe-Anne]

This book is certainly full of action! Now I wonder what Annie will do with her new powers and what happened with the terrorist group. It seems like this story could be turned into a highly entertaining Hollywood blockbuster. Hopefully, the errors can be fixed with some careful editing.

Thank you for an excellent review as always, NetMassimo.

[NetMassimo]

This book is certainly full of action! Now I wonder what Annie will do with her new powers and what happened with the terrorist group. It seems like this story could be turned into a highly entertaining Hollywood blockbuster. Hopefully, the errors can be fixed with some careful editing.

Thank you for an excellent review as always, NetMassimo.

I agree about the book's potential for a movie adaptation thanks to the action and its themes. Thank you for your appreciation!

[Ldpuff]

I like the different genres intermixed throughout this novel! Sounds like a read that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Great review.

[NetMassimo]

I like the different genres intermixed throughout this novel! Sounds like a read that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Great review.

Yes, when you think you know where the story is going you can be sure that there's a twist. Thank you for your appreciation!

[Aarti Jha]

I am not a big fan of science fictions but the review has really been articulated in an excellent manner. Thanks for the informative review.

[Amy Luman]

Terrorism is just violence deemed necessary to prove one’s point. It’s really not necessary, but seems to add to this novel. Thanks for the review!

[NetMassimo]

I am not a big fan of science fictions but the review has really been articulated in an excellent manner. Thanks for the informative review.

The review is in the thriller section and not in the science fiction because the novel is mostly a thriller but in the end it's about personal taste. Thank you for your appreciation!

[NetMassimo]

I've been trying to branch out and read different genre's for a while now, this book will be added to my list. Thank you for the review!

Glad I could help you and thank you for commenting!

[NetMassimo]

Terrorism is just violence deemed necessary to prove one’s point. It’s really not necessary, but seems to add to this novel. Thanks for the review!

Sadly, the use of violence is common and terrorism is and expression of violence we've see far too many times, so it gets included in novels like this one. Thank you for commenting!

[Jacques Mwashuma]

What is a thriller without a few close calls. This is a superb review, makes the book sound very enticing. Great work.

[NetMassimo]

What is a thriller without a few close calls. This is a superb review, makes the book sound very enticing. Great work.

I can't add spoilers but if you're looking for a thriller with close calls this one will satisfy you. Thank you for your appreciation!

[Victor Kilyungi]

Halfway through the review I was like this is one of those common suspense books, but what a twist. How could all her scars disappear? I'm really vibing with this one. Thank you for your review.

[Jacques Mwashuma]

What is a thriller without a few close calls. This is a superb review, makes the book sound very enticing. Great work.

I can't add spoilers but if you're looking for a thriller with close calls this one will satisfy you. Thank you for your appreciation!

You are welcome. It's always a pleasure following your work.

[NetMassimo]

Halfway through the review I was like this is one of those common suspense books, but what a twist. How could all her scars disappear? I'm really vibing with this one. Thank you for your review.

Yes, that's quite a twist that gets explained during the novel, which is good. Thank you for commenting!