Review of Invisible Defeat

[Justine Ocsebio]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Invisible Defeat" by Peter Fergus.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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While diving on an unknown shipwreck off the Devon coast, twenty-two-year-old Jenny Dean and thirty-year-old Kristopher Woods found a gold sovereign. Venturing into an old shipwreck, they dove under the sea and excavated more gold sovereigns in exchange for five hundred thousand pounds. One day, an American couple came up to Kris, wanting to hire him and his boat for diving activities. However, with the arrival of this strange couple came an unforeseen tragedy, which caused a whole lot of trouble for Kris. Will he be able to defend himself against some serious allegations?

Invisible Defeat by Pete Fergus is a crime thriller that takes us to an intriguing world of treasure excavation, murder, and mafias. The book never runs out of exciting scenes. May it be a brawl or the unraveling of a scheme, the narrative will keep you occupied and unwilling to put the book down. This is probably what I like most about the book. The story's focus is on Kristopher and the hurdles he's put through. His determination to emerge after every setback is astounding. It's also a good thing that the main character doesn't always win in life and that the conflicts aren't resolved easily. The author pays exceptional attention to the details. Violence is depicted vividly, causing readers to picture clear and realistic glimpses of the events as they unfold in their imaginations.

To speak about the downside of this book, I would tell about the problem with detailed descriptions. The author has a tendency to bog you down with unnecessary details, mostly about travel itineraries. While the book fills you in on everything you need in a crime thriller, the story isn't something that will leave a lasting impression, owing to the characters' lack of depth. I don't think the characters in this book stand out to me, especially the main character. The antagonists are caricatures of vicious criminals without many nuances that will make them unforgettable.

After much contemplation, I'm rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. I like how the story does not run out of thrilling brawls and twists. The book is free of any errors, so the book might be exceptionally well edited. I deducted a star due to the issues I mentioned, which affected my overall enjoyment of the book.

Nevertheless, I will still recommend this book to those who enjoy plots revolving around maritime travels and criminal plots. The narrative involves a bit of romance, so if you're looking forward to it, you might want to check out this book.

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[Amy Luman]

I always like a good book about people who are wrongly accused. The absence of errors is very appealing also. However, I am not a fan of romance novels and the lack of depth in the characters doesn’t make me fell great about the novel. I think I’ll skip it. Thanks for the information, BTW.

[Stephanie Stones]

This is an interesting and fun review and I would love to try out this book. It contains q lot of genres that I would definitely love to try out.

[holywriter]

Great review! I appreciate how you highlighted the thrilling nature of the book, with its intriguing world of treasure excavation, murder, and mafias. It sounds like a captivating read that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.Thanks.

[Baba Thoust]

The storyline sounds interesting. I can tell you had a blast albeit the issues. The author depicting Kris as a not-so-perfect character stands out for me abit. Wonderful review.

[NetMassimo]

I guess the author should have focused on the characters instead of travel itineraries. Despide that, this seems like an engaging action-packed thriller. Thank you for your great review!