Review of Murder The Whistleblower
Posted: 09 Aug 2024, 07:29
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Murder The Whistleblower" by Donald Smith.]
Following a turbulent divorce from a cheating partner and retirement, Donald embarked on a new career in construction, which soon became successful and earned him the Businessman of the Year Award in 2006. But with the collapse of the Florida real estate industry, he accepted a position to conduct due diligence on projects involving private and governmental enterprises and investment groups. Donald reconnected with Diane Sanders, his first love. The two got together again after forty-two years of being separated, but unknown to Donald, that was the beginning of a much larger conspiracy that threatened to silence him. What awaits Donald in his new phase? What happens when those expected to protect you with the law interpret the law against you? Can one man's truth stand up against overwhelming odds? Can Donald survive exposing the truth in the midst of deception and retaliation? Read Murder The Whistleblower by Donald Smith to find out about his life.
Murder The Whistleblower intensely explores the themes of abuse of power, corruption, fraud, and business. The book plot unfolds with a recounting of a series of events that led to Donald’s decision to expose corruption within government agencies; what follows is a terrifying tale of retaliation, legal battles, intimidation, and threats to his life. The book discloses the systematic abuse of power and criminal acts that occur from positions of power and authority, mainly from the law-enforcing sectors. An example showing how this abuse of power is perpetrated is the unlawful seizing of Donald’s property without being found guilty or charged. His means of transportation were seized, denying him access to proper health care, which further put Donald’s life in danger.
What stands out most in this book is the depth of Donald’s character development and the direct manner in which he tells his story, giving the book a sharp tone. Donald’s writing style is direct and reflects the gravity and weight of his experience. The sharp tone employed in narrating the book conveys to the readers his frustration and defiance as he exposes and recounts his terrifying encounter. Two scenarios that reflect Donald’s frustration and defiance are when Mary Mills keeps telling him to plead guilty to a charge he is absolutely innocent of, and no other opinion matters to Mary except that Donald pleads guilty. The other scenario is Donald researching and reaching out to people to know how he will survive in prison without proper health services catering to him, even when he hasn’t gone to prison yet. His iron-clad will and perseverance make him an admirable character and figure amidst the trolls and tribulations surrounding him. Also, I love the provision of a well-detailed appendix at the end of the book, giving additional documentation and evidence supporting Donald’s claims. This provided further context for the corruption exposed in the book. The appendix and additional information help readers who are not versatile in law or legal-related books to understand more about the whole proceedings and court cases that occur in the book.
I found nothing to dislike about the book, and it is exceptionally well edited. I rate Murder The Whistleblower a solid 5 out of 5 stars, mainly for the provision of a detailed appendix, which really helps to understand the story better, and the author did a great job of not inserting those additional chapters amidst narrating the story because it would have been a distraction. I recommend this book to readers interested in legal and true crime, as it shows the dark side of whistleblowing in America. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the protection of whistleblowers in today’s society.
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Murder The Whistleblower
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Following a turbulent divorce from a cheating partner and retirement, Donald embarked on a new career in construction, which soon became successful and earned him the Businessman of the Year Award in 2006. But with the collapse of the Florida real estate industry, he accepted a position to conduct due diligence on projects involving private and governmental enterprises and investment groups. Donald reconnected with Diane Sanders, his first love. The two got together again after forty-two years of being separated, but unknown to Donald, that was the beginning of a much larger conspiracy that threatened to silence him. What awaits Donald in his new phase? What happens when those expected to protect you with the law interpret the law against you? Can one man's truth stand up against overwhelming odds? Can Donald survive exposing the truth in the midst of deception and retaliation? Read Murder The Whistleblower by Donald Smith to find out about his life.
Murder The Whistleblower intensely explores the themes of abuse of power, corruption, fraud, and business. The book plot unfolds with a recounting of a series of events that led to Donald’s decision to expose corruption within government agencies; what follows is a terrifying tale of retaliation, legal battles, intimidation, and threats to his life. The book discloses the systematic abuse of power and criminal acts that occur from positions of power and authority, mainly from the law-enforcing sectors. An example showing how this abuse of power is perpetrated is the unlawful seizing of Donald’s property without being found guilty or charged. His means of transportation were seized, denying him access to proper health care, which further put Donald’s life in danger.
What stands out most in this book is the depth of Donald’s character development and the direct manner in which he tells his story, giving the book a sharp tone. Donald’s writing style is direct and reflects the gravity and weight of his experience. The sharp tone employed in narrating the book conveys to the readers his frustration and defiance as he exposes and recounts his terrifying encounter. Two scenarios that reflect Donald’s frustration and defiance are when Mary Mills keeps telling him to plead guilty to a charge he is absolutely innocent of, and no other opinion matters to Mary except that Donald pleads guilty. The other scenario is Donald researching and reaching out to people to know how he will survive in prison without proper health services catering to him, even when he hasn’t gone to prison yet. His iron-clad will and perseverance make him an admirable character and figure amidst the trolls and tribulations surrounding him. Also, I love the provision of a well-detailed appendix at the end of the book, giving additional documentation and evidence supporting Donald’s claims. This provided further context for the corruption exposed in the book. The appendix and additional information help readers who are not versatile in law or legal-related books to understand more about the whole proceedings and court cases that occur in the book.
I found nothing to dislike about the book, and it is exceptionally well edited. I rate Murder The Whistleblower a solid 5 out of 5 stars, mainly for the provision of a detailed appendix, which really helps to understand the story better, and the author did a great job of not inserting those additional chapters amidst narrating the story because it would have been a distraction. I recommend this book to readers interested in legal and true crime, as it shows the dark side of whistleblowing in America. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the protection of whistleblowers in today’s society.
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Murder The Whistleblower
View: on Bookshelves