Review of Apricot Marmalade and the Edmondson Transmittal

[Nzube Chizoba Okeke]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Apricot Marmalade and the Edmondson Transmittal" by Lon Orey.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Apricot Marmalade and the Edmondson Transmittal by Lon Orey centered on the United States' 187th Military Intelligence (MI) detachment stationed in Bangkok. Ed Reynolds and Don Cooper, MI Agents, were commissioned to investigate what they were unaware would significantly affect their lives. Their leader, Colonel Spencer Morgan, was obsessed with the 'apricot marmalade drill' that was supposed to prepare his agents for jungle life. Things became quite severe for the Military Intelligence (MI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Armed Forces Security Center (AFSC), as it seemed they had a subtle and powerful enemy. They could not be sure until they received the transmittal of CIA's Agent Harold Edmondson.

This book started on an action note with adrenaline pumping and excitement building. The author, fortunately, maintained this throughout the book. The author carefully built suspense and intrigue crowned with surprising revelations. This was blissfully added to the author's skillful storytelling that carefully and artfully introduced the book's plot. The author's overall language added to the enjoyment of this book.

One more aspect I observed that the author committed to was his characterization. The characters played a significant role in the positive outcome of this book. I loved that the author gave readers some background to work with for almost all the major characters. Orey made his characters human. They had their peculiar habits and fears. For instance, Ed Reynolds had a strong aversion to loud noises, and the author still gave readers an explanation of how that came to be. Don Cooper had his paranoia with germs and diseases. These details withdrew these characters from being just worded figures and made them real and relatable.

What's more? Orey remained consistent with his characters' personalities from start to finish. One character that I'd recommend readers to look out for would be Bernice Wiggins. Perhaps readers would be as interestingly shocked as I was by this character's puritanic posture and its contrast with her actions.

The book had no shortage of humorous scenes. Consequently, readers would be found laughing and chuckling quite often while reading. The humor was not only in the story but also in the witty conversations between characters. There was the funny story of how Ed Reynolds' parents named him the letter 'J' as a first name after an FBI agent not knowing the FBI agent's name was 'John.' There was also the funny interactions between Don Cooper and the detachment's doctor, Doctor Swanson, whenever he came in for examination believing he had some disease.

The book's plot was engaging, as the author had me cracking my brain trying to keep up with the twists. Thankfully, all the parts meshed together beautifully. The way Orey melded historic events added an extra touch of authenticity to the book's plot.

The only off-putting thing I could say about this book would be the double-page layout that made reading a bit tricky. But it was still a small price to pay for the fantastic read this book was. I loved this book and could not find anything else to dislike in it, no matter how hard I tried. It was an exceptionally edited, entertaining piece that would leave readers smiling and satisfied at the end. I'd recommend Apricot Marmalade and the Edmondson Transmittal to all lovers of historical fiction. All in all, I'd rate it four out of four stars.

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[Mbenma Esther 080]

The title of the book sounds complicated but this review is comprehensive. Thanks for the review

[Blessing Odii]

I love the fact that the book is filled with suspense. Nice job!

[Nwankwo GC]

Lovers of historical fiction will enjoy this one. Great review.

[cutemami]

I love a book that delivers great twists and this one seems to do just that. Thank you for the review.

[Pauls_]

Suspense is an important ingredient when reading a book. It propels the reader to reach the end. I appreciate the description of the characters provided by the author. Great review.

[Titus Fuller]

Peferct review of this book, now i understand the ideom never judge a book by its cover

[Aisha Yakub]

Interesting review. I'm a fan of historical fiction, and I think this sounds exciting.