Review of A Chesapeake Nightmare
Posted: 27 Jun 2025, 04:33
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Chesapeake Nightmare" by W. P. Yeakel.]
A Chesapeake Nightmare by W. P. Yeakel is a thriller novel that shows the world of John McDonald, the owner of a billion-dollar company, McDonald Enterprises, that deals in mining, oil, mineral exploration, and finance. John is a successful business mogul, a devoted husband, and a loving father. His company has found a breakthrough technology that can potentially elevate its level in rare metal mining by simplifying the mining process. When his competitors learn about this groundbreaking invention, which not only benefits John's company but also the U.S., they are alarmed and are ready to do anything to steal his formula. They quickly devise a plan to get hold of his research files, leading to chaos in John's life. This breaks down John completely, and his usually controlled life starts to falter. With the help of his friends and the FBI, he tries hard to salvage the situation. What plan did the group execute to obtain the research secrets? How did this affect the people in John's life? Did John manage to save his company and his closely guarded asset? Grab a copy to know the answers!
The opening scene, which was emotional and a bit gory, grabbed my attention quickly. I have to highlight the author's writing style, which was quite descriptive and helped me immerse myself in the world of John. I enjoyed reading the detailed descriptions of food, buildings, etc. But when the story's pacing picked up, the long descriptions disrupted the flow, and I felt that the author might have gone a little overboard with them. As they were fascinating to read, I didn't mind them much. However, some readers can find them distracting. So, I mention this as a suggestion to the author to shorten descriptions during the fast-paced sections of the story.
The first few chapters introduce the characters and set the stage for the story. Halfway through, the pace picked up, and I was glued to the book. Also, the story is told from various characters' viewpoints in the third person, which adds an interesting angle. Especially at the beginning, when the characters are introduced, the frequent shifts in point of view change the flow of the narrative abruptly, and it felt like a jolt, but in a good way, which I appreciated.
Another point that I noted was the number of characters in the story. The presence of many characters confused me a little at first. But as I read on, I didn't find it problematic and began to enjoy the diverse characters. Each of them had a role to play, and each character was developed and explored well. One character that surprised and impressed me was CSM Zaky. The plot surrounding him was exciting and energetic to read. I also admired Leonardo, who was John's driver. Many characters radiated positivity, and I loved the way they helped each other in times of need. The humor found here and there in unexpected places made me smile.
I loved the book cover and title, which looked a bit haunting. Those are the first things that attracted me. The author has included a few pages from the second book in the series, which captivated me and made me eager to read more about the adventures of John and his company, along with CSM Zaky. The one negative point that I have to point out in this book is the editing. I found many errors that could have been easily rectified by another round of editing. So, for this reason, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. Readers who love thrillers and enjoy action containing Special Forces operations and FBI workings would love this. Also, the characters talking about mining, mathematics, and computer technology will be appreciated by readers interested in these fields.
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A Chesapeake Nightmare
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A Chesapeake Nightmare by W. P. Yeakel is a thriller novel that shows the world of John McDonald, the owner of a billion-dollar company, McDonald Enterprises, that deals in mining, oil, mineral exploration, and finance. John is a successful business mogul, a devoted husband, and a loving father. His company has found a breakthrough technology that can potentially elevate its level in rare metal mining by simplifying the mining process. When his competitors learn about this groundbreaking invention, which not only benefits John's company but also the U.S., they are alarmed and are ready to do anything to steal his formula. They quickly devise a plan to get hold of his research files, leading to chaos in John's life. This breaks down John completely, and his usually controlled life starts to falter. With the help of his friends and the FBI, he tries hard to salvage the situation. What plan did the group execute to obtain the research secrets? How did this affect the people in John's life? Did John manage to save his company and his closely guarded asset? Grab a copy to know the answers!
The opening scene, which was emotional and a bit gory, grabbed my attention quickly. I have to highlight the author's writing style, which was quite descriptive and helped me immerse myself in the world of John. I enjoyed reading the detailed descriptions of food, buildings, etc. But when the story's pacing picked up, the long descriptions disrupted the flow, and I felt that the author might have gone a little overboard with them. As they were fascinating to read, I didn't mind them much. However, some readers can find them distracting. So, I mention this as a suggestion to the author to shorten descriptions during the fast-paced sections of the story.
The first few chapters introduce the characters and set the stage for the story. Halfway through, the pace picked up, and I was glued to the book. Also, the story is told from various characters' viewpoints in the third person, which adds an interesting angle. Especially at the beginning, when the characters are introduced, the frequent shifts in point of view change the flow of the narrative abruptly, and it felt like a jolt, but in a good way, which I appreciated.
Another point that I noted was the number of characters in the story. The presence of many characters confused me a little at first. But as I read on, I didn't find it problematic and began to enjoy the diverse characters. Each of them had a role to play, and each character was developed and explored well. One character that surprised and impressed me was CSM Zaky. The plot surrounding him was exciting and energetic to read. I also admired Leonardo, who was John's driver. Many characters radiated positivity, and I loved the way they helped each other in times of need. The humor found here and there in unexpected places made me smile.
I loved the book cover and title, which looked a bit haunting. Those are the first things that attracted me. The author has included a few pages from the second book in the series, which captivated me and made me eager to read more about the adventures of John and his company, along with CSM Zaky. The one negative point that I have to point out in this book is the editing. I found many errors that could have been easily rectified by another round of editing. So, for this reason, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. Readers who love thrillers and enjoy action containing Special Forces operations and FBI workings would love this. Also, the characters talking about mining, mathematics, and computer technology will be appreciated by readers interested in these fields.
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A Chesapeake Nightmare
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
. Priya, you always find awesome books for me, and this is yet another one. Thanks for the heads-up about the errors and some drawn-out sentences.