Review of The Pesh Kabz

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Pesh Kabz" by John Mansfield.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Pesh Kabz by John Mansfield is a crime story set in Australia about a possible cyber-terrorist threat and a series of coincidences and unfortunate circumstances. Evans, an ex-military man with a side hobby of flying balloons, finds himself a suspect in a possible murder case and the subject of a revenge quest. A possible plot of cyber terrorism is revealed, and the law enforcement agents scramble to discover those behind the plot and avert possible disaster.

The Pesh Kabz, from its name, screams mystery. The book is intriguing, telling a story that is shrouded in mystery and suspense. The author uses anonymous emails to drive the plot and add more suspense to the story, as readers will constantly wonder who the sender and receiver are until the end of the book. Readers will pull out their detective hats for this one.

The author renders the book in a calm tone that does no justice to a sense of urgency and alarm that the story probably should have demanded. The language is simple to understand, and despite its genre, the story has an 'easy' feel that makes it a fun read. There is also a hint of Australian accent with the author's use of words like 'mate,' 'G'day,' and 'yer,' corroborating the book's setting. John Mansfield did not leave out humor; readers can detect the subtle sarcastic humor that the book incorporates as they chuckle with delight.

One of the strengths of this book is the characterization. The author chooses characters that are easy to identify and visualize, especially with readers who are used to this genre. Dialogue and conversations between the characters are scintillating and provide exciting entertainment for readers.

John Mansfield explores cyber terrorism in this book and gives an insight into how the intelligence system works. He also hints at government law enforcement agents and their disposition towards obeying the law. Both of these themes are real issues in our world today, where everything is 'online.' Cyber is ruling the world, and Mansfield's purpose is to persuade a deeper introspection of these issues.

The editing of this book is good; there are only a few minor errors. Although I feel the storyline of this book isn't unique, the author uses the language and setting to set his side of the plot apart. It's safe to say that there's nothing to dislike about this book. Therefore, I give it a perfect rating of four out of four stars. I recommend this book to anyone interested in stories that border on cyber terrorism. Mystery lovers can also have a swell time reading The Pesh Kabz.

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[Amy Luman]

Not sure exactly what Pesh Kabz means, but it sounds like a good book. Cyber-terrorism really interests me.

[NetMassimo]

Cyberterrorism and other types of cyberwarfare are a factor in today's connected world, so there's an increased attention paid by intelligence agencies and armed forces, with teams trained specifically for that kind of warfare. This novel seems to make terrific use of this subject for an interesting story. Thank you for your great review!