Official Review: The Last Enemy by Dan E. Hendrickson

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Last Enemy" by Dan E. Hendrickson.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Commander Jacob Edwards, the Hero of Cozumel, is believed to have died in an airplane crash three years ago. However, Captain Marnia Gonzalez of the Mexican Anti-cartel Task Force has reasons to suspect he is still alive. She collaborates with Danielle, Jacob’s daughter, to rescue the missing members of her family. The other family members and loyal friends gather for one last fight against the remaining evil forces. Will the allies be able to protect their beloved commander? The answers can be found in The Last Enemy by Dan E. Hendrickson, the third book of the Last Enemy series.

Before starting my review, I must warn prospective readers about the contents. Being a sequel, the novel repeatedly mentions the incidents of the last two books. I advise the readers to read the previous books first to understand the story better.

The extremely fast pace makes the read short yet profound. There is no lack of gripping scenes in the novel. The tension was so palpable that at times, I became more nervous than the characters. The vivid and elaborate action scenes made the reading experience akin to watching an action movie.

Being mostly an attempt to tie up the loose ends, the storyline is quite straightforward. However, dealing with powerful drug lords and infamous Russian snipers entails that the course of the story can drastically change in the blink of an eye. These twists spice up the narrative considerably.

As this is a plot-driven story, the author does not put much emphasis on character development. Yet, the characters create a lasting impression on the readers. The drug lords’ ice-cold hearts, calculated moves, and utter lack of emotions send a chill down our spines. Fortunately, the warmth and friendship displayed by the good people more than compensate for it. Their mutual respect and trust ensure the ultimate triumph of good over evil. All things considered, this was a fulfilling end to an exciting series.

However, there are a few negative aspects. The storyline essentially requires many characters, yet keeping track of them becomes an overwhelming task. Also, past occurrences are mentioned repeatedly, making the current story seem less important.

From a technical standpoint, the errors in this book exceed the permissible limit. Keeping these points in mind, I rate The Last Enemy 3 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book to the readers who enjoy fast-paced action sequences. Additionally, those who have already read the previous books must not miss the ending.

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[tristenb]

I think this book might be great as part of the series. However, it seems like it would be a difficult stand alone book. It's doesn't really seem like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for the review!

[Miller56]

Thanks for the review. I am not sure this is a book that I would enjoy, but I would definitely have to go back to the beginning to enjoy it. I rarely enjoy books that have so many characters that it is hard to follow. I probably will not add this to my reading list.

[Stephanie Elizabeth]

Thanks for the great review, but I think I will pass on this one as the author doesn't invest as much in the character development as I would normally prefer.

[spluficvictory]

I love the way you started the review with a warning. Thanks for the warning . I love action packed books but since the author kept mentioning past occurrences , I think I'll have to read the previous books first.

[kdstrack]

This sounds like an exciting series. I love the way you describe how the author's writing made you more nervous than the characters! Thanks for this captivating recommendation.

[Falconcrest]

This sounds like an amazing book with a great storyline. I really enjoyed your review thanks for all the information.

[Dentarthurdent]

"The tension was so palpable that at times, I became more nervous than the characters."

I completely relate with this! Don't you just love it when the tale is so gripping, you fear for the characters and are so invested in their lives, you think about them long after you've put the book down?
Thanks for such a descriptive review; if I read this novel, it's definitely because of you.

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

I think this book might be great as part of the series. However, it seems like it would be a difficult stand alone book. It's doesn't really seem like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for the review!

Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I have read the second book so I could enjoy the ending, but it can in no way be a stand-alone book.

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

Thanks for the review. I am not sure this is a book that I would enjoy, but I would definitely have to go back to the beginning to enjoy it. I rarely enjoy books that have so many characters that it is hard to follow. I probably will not add this to my reading list.

Thanks for the honest opinion! Yes, the number of characters tended to become overwhelming, so I simply divided them into bad guys and good guys. That seemed to work fine. But yes, in order to appreciate this book, one has to start from the beginning.

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

Thanks for the great review, but I think I will pass on this one as the author doesn't invest as much in the character development as I would normally prefer.

Thanks for stopping by. Yes, unless you know the past of the characters, the book offers only thrill and action.

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

I love the way you started the review with a warning. Thanks for the warning . I love action packed books but since the author kept mentioning past occurrences , I think I'll have to read the previous books first.

Yes, definitely you have to go back. Since I had already read the second book of this series, I could relate with the incidents. Even so, at times I was perplexed about some of the events and could not determine whether they occurred in the first book that I missed. It is a little confusing, but sequentially reading the series would solve that problem.
Thanks so much for your opinion!

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

This sounds like an exciting series. I love the way you describe how the author's writing made you more nervous than the characters! Thanks for this captivating recommendation.

Indeed this was an exciting series! Yes, I tensed up a lot, but thankfully the characters kept their cool. Thanks for the comment!

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

This sounds like an amazing book with a great storyline. I really enjoyed your review thanks for all the information.

Thanks for stopping by! This indeed was an exciting book!

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

"The tension was so palpable that at times, I became more nervous than the characters."

I completely relate with this! Don't you just love it when the tale is so gripping, you fear for the characters and are so invested in their lives, you think about them long after you've put the book down?
Thanks for such a descriptive review; if I read this novel, it's definitely because of you.

I feel honored that you found my review helpful! Yes, the author does too well in keeping the suspense, as is required in this kind of novels. Lucky thing that the characters kept their cool! I doubt I could do much help shouting out to warn them, as I occassionally did!