Review of Hot Potato

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Hot Potato" by Marty Katz.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Hot Potato by Marty Katz is an action-packed novel that skillfully navigates the complexities of global politics, international relations, and espionage. The story takes you on a suspenseful journey filled with deceit, betrayal, bravery, and the pursuit of freedom and peace.

At the heart of the story is the protagonist, Mark Schaffer, a seasoned and dedicated police officer who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes operation involving a mysterious ship in Port Everglades. As he fights to uncover the truth behind the ship’s activities, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that has the potential to cause an international crisis and threaten national security.

I really liked how Katz depicted Mark in the book. The character was well-developed, relatable, and believable. The author did an excellent job capturing Mark’s personality, abilities, and commitment to his work. I also found Katz’s portrayal of Sally Anderson to be interesting, as her backstory and resulting actions added some complexity to the story and left me with mixed feelings about her situation.

I also appreciated how Katz integrated various entities into the story, including the armed forces such as the military and navy, the police force, the State Department, the FBI, the media, and US and Russian government officials. Each entity and the characters representing them had their own goals and motivations, adding more realism to the story.

The book starts slowly with a prologue that offers information on the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall and their subsequent impact on global politics. But soon after, the pace picks up, and Katz’s engaging writing style, which balances dialogue, action scenes, and backstories, keeps you invested in the story.

Katz obviously knows his way around port operations and law enforcement, and his knowledge is evident in his realistic portrayal of the novel’s environment. I found his description of Port Everglades enjoyable, and I even looked up images to further immerse myself in the story.

However, with many moving parts and numerous characters to follow, things can get a bit hectic at times. Nonetheless, this contributes to the fast-evolving plot and excitement of the story. The author should include a glossary of characters in the book for easy reference.

I highly recommend Hot Potato to anyone who enjoys spy fiction, law enforcement dramas, or political thrillers. The story concludes satisfactorily, effectively resolving the mystery and character arcs, and is thoroughly enjoyable. I noticed a couple of grammatical mistakes, but they didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the story. I couldn’t find anything to dislike about this book, so I give it a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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[Tomy Chandrafrost]

The fusion of global politics, international relations, and espionage presents a tantalizing blend of themes that promises an enthralling read. Your review only amplifies my curiosity and desire to delve into the depths of this book. With each word you've written, the allure of its pages grows stronger, beckoning me to embark on this literary journey. Thank you for sharing your insights—it's truly a remarkable review that ignites excitement and anticipation!

[Gerry Steen]

Zanne, this is my kind of book. Thank you for describing it so well. I love a good novel with espionage, law enforcement, threats to international security, Russian involvement, and strong characters who make the plot believable. I am adding this to my list of Want To Reads. Great Review!

[Marvelly]

I love the way how armed forces such as the military and navy, the police force, the State Department, the FBI, the media, and US and Russian government officials were introduced in the book, its shows the involvement of security agencies and how helpful they can be to us. I definitely looking forward to read this book.

[Marvelly]

I love the way how armed forces such as the military and navy, the police force, the State Department, the FBI, the media, and US and Russian government officials were introduced in the book, its shows the involvement of security agencies and how helpful they can be to us. I definitely looking forward to read this book.

[Risper Ouma Anyango]

I don't really know much about ports and I haven't really been to one but would like to read rhia book so that I know how ports look like from the narrator's eye.