Review of The Negotiator’s Cross
Posted: 27 Sep 2022, 21:50
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Negotiator's Cross" by Kenneth Dekleva.]
The Negotiator’s Cross by Kenneth Dekleva is one full of thrills and had me creating images of the exceptional vivid descriptions included. It is one book where you make faces trying to understand a foreign dialect but cannot put it down because you can’t keep yourself from finding out the next mission. Discovering the author’s vast adventures in various continents, I instantly came to terms with the immense cultural and language diversity Kenneth inserted in the publication.
When Father Ishmael moves to Mexico City, he attempts to lead a normal lifestyle. Nonetheless, his daunting past can’t let him. Things come crashing down on him when one of his church members goes missing. With a history of military training and whatnot, concerned parties seek Father Ishmael’s help to find the missing person.
But not so fast, and not quite an easy task! Ishmael is pulled into a world of high-risk espionage with drug cartels and other dangerous individuals. From Mexico City, off he goes to Russia to unravel another mystery. Can Father Ishmael balance his priesthood and mediation lives? Better still, will the new unaccustomed life as a negotiator be too much to handle?
Juggling from priests to psychiatrists to ambassadors, The Negotiator’s Cross is one of a kind. I loved how the author was able to draw me close to the book’s plot with small details. For instance, there were specifics of the surroundings, the taste of coffee, or a character’s sweet fragrance. If anything, I enjoyed the diverse cuisines, even though I hardly understood some. In many instances, I searched the unfamiliar meals on Google to have a rough idea of what they looked like.
I applaud Kenneth’s prowess! He incorporated mental health and espionage storylines while maintaining a religious balance of priesthood. In the beginning, some characters appeared insignificant, only to reappear later and make the story even more intriguing.
I did not enjoy the inclusion of foreign dialects without their meanings. While it was a display of the author’s fountain of knowledge, it became hectic for me trying to uncover their definitions. In addition, Kenneth used initials like NCO, GRU, and INS, whose meanings he did not include in brackets or an appendix. Consequently, I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars.
I detected a few errors. Therefore, I appreciated the professional editing. I enjoyed the themes of faith, grief, and trust in God. I recommend the installment to anyone who fancies crime thriller tales with a dash of religion.
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The Negotiator's Cross
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The Negotiator’s Cross by Kenneth Dekleva is one full of thrills and had me creating images of the exceptional vivid descriptions included. It is one book where you make faces trying to understand a foreign dialect but cannot put it down because you can’t keep yourself from finding out the next mission. Discovering the author’s vast adventures in various continents, I instantly came to terms with the immense cultural and language diversity Kenneth inserted in the publication.
When Father Ishmael moves to Mexico City, he attempts to lead a normal lifestyle. Nonetheless, his daunting past can’t let him. Things come crashing down on him when one of his church members goes missing. With a history of military training and whatnot, concerned parties seek Father Ishmael’s help to find the missing person.
But not so fast, and not quite an easy task! Ishmael is pulled into a world of high-risk espionage with drug cartels and other dangerous individuals. From Mexico City, off he goes to Russia to unravel another mystery. Can Father Ishmael balance his priesthood and mediation lives? Better still, will the new unaccustomed life as a negotiator be too much to handle?
Juggling from priests to psychiatrists to ambassadors, The Negotiator’s Cross is one of a kind. I loved how the author was able to draw me close to the book’s plot with small details. For instance, there were specifics of the surroundings, the taste of coffee, or a character’s sweet fragrance. If anything, I enjoyed the diverse cuisines, even though I hardly understood some. In many instances, I searched the unfamiliar meals on Google to have a rough idea of what they looked like.
I applaud Kenneth’s prowess! He incorporated mental health and espionage storylines while maintaining a religious balance of priesthood. In the beginning, some characters appeared insignificant, only to reappear later and make the story even more intriguing.
I did not enjoy the inclusion of foreign dialects without their meanings. While it was a display of the author’s fountain of knowledge, it became hectic for me trying to uncover their definitions. In addition, Kenneth used initials like NCO, GRU, and INS, whose meanings he did not include in brackets or an appendix. Consequently, I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars.
I detected a few errors. Therefore, I appreciated the professional editing. I enjoyed the themes of faith, grief, and trust in God. I recommend the installment to anyone who fancies crime thriller tales with a dash of religion.
******
The Negotiator's Cross
View: on Bookshelves