Review of Quest: Finding Freddie

[Jensyn Runkle]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Quest: Finding Freddie" by Thomas Richard Spradlin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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This non-fiction epic follows the true events leading up to the disappearance and subsequent manhunt for a man named Freddie in the 1970’s. A well-respected client, and beloved husband, Freddie’s absence is quickly noticed after failing to return to his hotel one dark night. Thomas Richard Spradlin is both the hero and author of this true tale. After bureaucratic channels lead to a dead end, Spradlin illegally enters hostile territory on the quest to locate the missing man.
Lagos, Nigeria, has just undergone a failed coup. Citizens and politicians alike are feeling the unrest. The country is hanging in a delicate balance, and an official rescue attempt by his own government is deemed to be too much of a risk. Spradlin’s law firm is adamant on a resolution in the disappearance of this high-profile client, and he is tasked with the mission. Spradlin describes the journey into the country, relying on a military background to aid in the search. The reader is taken along as the troupe attempts to avoid conflict in the tumultuous country and retrieve Freddie at all costs.
Plans are mislaid, and Spradlin experiences a series of life-or-death situations while on his journey. Political agendas are revealed, and the true circumstance of the disappearance emerges. Spradlin details this and more, highlighting the history of the region and the role world politics have played in the unrest.
More than forty years following this expedition, his memoir meticulously details the events of his investigative journey. His recollection is clear and concise, relying on facts to bolster his memories. While some names have been changed to protect privacy, the facts are evident. The reader can expect to be constantly on the edge of their seat while reading this thriller.
I would reserve my recommendation for this book for adults. Real life and death situations are described in this book, and profanity is occasionally used. References are made to sex work and underage sexual exploitation. I rate it five out of five stars. It is well written and engaging and pulls the reader in from the first chapter. I did not find anything negative in this book to comment on. I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

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Quest: Finding Freddie
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