Official Review: East Wind, 2nd edition by Jack Winnick

[Nathan Berner]

Great review! This book defintely sounds interesting. The cover interested me from the start. I like how there is a hint of intelligence and foreign issues from the characters and the plot. I also like how it probably makes the reader think about the west vs the east, and the different values of each part of the world.

[Pearl Hijabi]

This is an amazing story to read. I really liked the story and it was hard to put down once I started. Winnick has done a wonderful job with the book. I enjoyed your review. Thank you

[aolayide]

Wow. This book, "East Wind, 2nd edition" by Jack Winnick, is action-packed and the plot is suspenseful. I like it.

[Karina Nowak]

Switching the narrative perspective isn't always the easiest thing to do, and I'm glad to hear that all the primary characters were also very well developed. Good review.

[Kelli Dawson]

Thanks for your review. I liked how you put the characters background in your review. It made me want to go get the book and actually read it. It almost looks like a complicated read, and your review simplified it a bit.

[Misael Carlos]

The plot is interesting and the book cover where a naked man, woman and child which is symbolic is interesting as well. The use of color yellow is intriguing. Hmm. The issue of terrorism is very sensitive and a timely worldwide concern so I hope there is learning and realization to be had from these book. Because of the reasons indicated above, I am surely excited to dig into this seemingly suspenseful, intense, shocking and terrifying novel. Congrats!

[peter Novler]

What I love most is the authors sense on the book setting . It's easy to connect the desert with the terrorists attacks ! No wonder the East Wind in Jack's thriller bring life and death situations .The book's title is a driving force ,an inner urge a compassionate reader can not resist. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[Ellie Gatillo]

Terrorist and spies in a thriller novel? Sign me up! It will be a race against time to stop the terrorists from activating their evil plans. I look forward to reading more of this novel.

[YoshaP]

In the few pages I have read from the sample of the book, it sure seemed to be forming an interesting narrative and appears quite well-written with the narration switching between the perspectives of different characters which helps understand everyone's actions based on their personal experiences. The prologue did take me by surprise, really really liked it. Did not care for the graphic Lebanon scene though, too shocking to me personally.

[Jeremie Mondejar]

Israeli's novel is somewhat new to me, especially when the plot is about bombs and attacks. The book looks an exciting read bsed on the review.
I will put this one on my list.

[AvidBibliophile]

Electronic terrorism, imminent threats of a nuclear bombing, antagonistic retaliation, and a budding romance?! This one seems to be chock full of all sorts of espionage intrigue.

[abfraw310]

I love the different cultural aspects of this novel and the fact that there is an element of romance intertwined within.

This really was a much more interesting take as opposed to some of the run-of-the-mill spy books that are out there.

The danger and adrenaline rush was pretty thrilling albeit scary at moments!!

Great review!!

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub review of "East Wind, 2nd edition" by Jack Winnick.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Uri Levin (41) is one of the few members of the Metsada, the Special Operations arm of the Israeli Mossad. FBI’s “Golden Girl”, Lara Edmond (31), speaks fluent Arabic and is a computer whiz in charge of primary electronic terrorism traffic. Under the imminent threat of nuclear bombing from Hezbollah operatives on U.S. soil, the two agents join hands to thwart the terrorists’ plans to put an end to U.S. support for the Zionist State.

At the early age of 16, Walid Jahangiri falls under the mesmerizing influence of Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah, the armed “Party of God”. After finishing college in Pakistan, he immigrates to America where he gets his Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences and settles in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Sarah. For years indoctrinated by Hezbollah, Walid opens his eyes to another version of the truth about Western culture. What will he choose when summoned to carry the small fission bomb put together by Hossein Souriani from Iran? Will Walid remain faithful to his original beliefs or will he change sides and help Uri and Lara in their efforts to save innocent lives?

In the desert, the East Wind brings dust, plague, and famine. In Jack Winnick’s espionage thriller, the East Wind brings life-and-death situations and a countdown race to stop the terrorist ploy that could eventually force the Israelis to unleash “Ekdikeo”, a wholesale nuclear attack on the main hostile capitals of its antagonistic neighbors. The 266-page novel has all it needs to make for an exciting read. Tension builds up gradually towards a climactic confrontation in the final chapters.

From my point of view, there are two main things that save this book from the otherwise predictable intrigue of a typical spy novel. Firstly, the author does a great job of switching the narrative perspective from one character to another, no matter if they belong to the defenders of justice or to those who threaten with chaos and destruction. Secondly, the characters have great background stories that make them quite realistic and help the readers understand the reasons behind their actions. What I liked most were precisely those moments when there was such a respite in the plot development. For example, Uri and Lara often exchange both personal and secret intelligence stories that do not only bring them closer, but also give the readers the chance to get to know them better.

Doing justice to its genre, East Wind by Jack Winnick would certainly be a good read for those who enjoy thrillers based on terrorist threats, the joint action of government forces, high-level treason, and a budding romance amidst all the impending tragedy. Apart from a chilling scene during Uri’s mission in Lebanon, there are no other graphic scenes in the novel. Similarly, the characters do not use offensive language and there is only one erotic scene that is not extremely detailed. The editing errors are reduced to a handful of mostly punctuation mistakes. All things considered, I am giving this novel 4 out of 4 stars. It ultimately got me interested enough to be willing to follow Lara and Uri’s future adventures in the sequel, Devil Among Us.

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[Nonso Samuelson]

Reading about Walid's unique situation, I almost wish the reviewer had given a spoiler to let me know which side Walid eventually chose. Sounds like a gripping read. Kudos to Jack Winnick. Great review!

[kandscreeley]

Lara and Uri sound like great characters. I enjoy a good spy novel, especially if it isn't typical. You've sold this one for me. Thanks for the review. I'll have to check it out.

[spluficvictory]

Awesome review . The author has done a great job putting this together. It definitely sounds interesting and I would definitely enjoy it. Thanks for sharing