Review by Ayindelaw -- The Commander by Dan E. Hendrickson

[Ayindelaw]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Commander" by Dan E. Hendrickson.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Lt. Commander Jacob Edwards had just finished arresting a group of smugglers he had been pursuing for three years when he received news of a promotion he was not entirely qualified for. However, the Coast Guard commandant, Admiral Rogers, considered him to be more than capable because he had a lot of combat experience. Upon getting the promotion from Lt. Commander to Commander, Jacob was assigned command of a special ship known as “First Responder” even though normal Coast Guard culture dictates that the ship be handled by an officer of the rank of Captain.

Although they didn't make him a Captain, Jacob soon knew why the culture was neglected—there is a terror threat to the Gulf of Mexico area, and a high-ranking officer known as The Living Legend has assembled a secret inter-military task force. The task force will respond to the threat, and they will be under Jacob's command. The danger turns out to be real, but the terrorists were several steps ahead by the time they discovered the plan. However, the intricate planning of the imminent attack engendered suspicions of an ulterior motive in the minds of the concerned officers, but do the terrorists really have another motive? Find out by getting a copy of this high-octane book and join me in singing the praises of The Commander by Dan E Hendrickson.

The Commander is a hard-to-put-down and action-packed book written by Dan E Hendrickson. The plot takes the reader through all the shenanigans and political jostling that goes on in the military. I was transported to a world where terrorism and counterterrorism were not far from the norm. I found The Commander hard to put down, and I was quite sad when the story ended. Nonetheless, I found myself rereading parts of the story in a bid to capture even the smallest of details. The Commander is such a well-written and flawlessly edited book.

Reading The Commander gave me the same feeling I always have whenever I watch a blockbuster movie, which means that there were many things I liked about the book. First of all, the cover of The Commander was beautiful and extremely eye-catching. Although it is not advisable to judge a book by its cover, that is not the case with this book as the cover reflected its superb contents accurately. Also, the book was full of ingenious and subtle plot twists that made it fun to keep guessing what the next line of action will be. Furthermore, the character development was excellent. Dan Hendrickson did not waste time telling us of Commander Edwards' history. Instead, he let his speech, sense of humor, and behavior tell us how amazing he is. I loved the way Dan Hendrickson named the chapters too. They built suspense and gave me an idea of what to expect. Above all, the description and imagery were vivid as Dan patiently unwound the plot as if it were a movie being shown on a big screen.

This book contains some elements of eroticism and vulgarity, so allowing children to read it will certainly not be a good idea. Nevertheless, young adults can read this book. I recommend that fans of high-octane and action-packed stories get a copy of this novel immediately. People who love counterterrorism-themed books will find this book interesting.

I rate The Commander by Dan E Hendrickson 4 out of 4 stars because there was nothing I disliked about it. It was entertaining and thrilling. Indeed, the execution of this book was perfect, and it deserves a perfect rating. I might have had to reduce my rating due to editing errors, but Mr. Hendrickson made sure that his book was professionally edited. This caused the book to be very pleasant to read. I have given The Commander a four-star rating because it met and surpassed my expectations.

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[Eutoc]

The book is majorly centred around ship and captains. What could be the reason of the helicopter in the cover image? Is it another means of transportation that was used?
This seems to be a good read for me. Thanks.

[Ellylion]

Sounds like a captivating thriller with interesting political background I might give it a try! Thanks for a great review!

[Dominik_G]

I don't think The Commander is for me, but I enjoyed reading your detailed and insightful review a lot. Thank you!

[Teele]

Thanks for a comprehensive review. I'm attracted by the theme but repelled by it's profane contents.

[Chigo Nwagboso]

I like that the book is intriguing and an fascinating. I like it when a book is an action-thriller because, I don't like dull moments in books and movies. Great review.

[SamaylaM]

This sounds like such an action-packed and thrilling book and I agree that the cover is extremely eye-catching. I'd love to give this one a read hopefully. Thanks for an elaborate review!

[Raluca_Mihaila]

Your review is an action thriller itself, and I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations for your great job!

[NetMassimo]

This seems like an intense thriller with elements of espionage and politics that remind us of events we hear about in the news. Thank you for your great review!

[kandscreeley]

I agree about the cover. It's beautiful. However, I don't think this is my genre. Thanks for your thoughts on it, though.

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

Well written review! Although this book would not be at the of my to-read list, I can make space for it on my bookshelf. Thanks for the review.

[Saint Bruno]

The title reminds me of a movie with the same title that is action-packed as well. Thanks a lot for the insightful review and recommendation.

[Prisallen]

It sounds as though this is a thrilling and fast-paced book with well-developed characters. I think it would be something I would enjoy. Thanks for your interesting and well-written review!