Review of The Second Five

[Jeremie Mondejar]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Second Five" by Raymond Maher.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Nothing Brown notified his previous two partners about his new companions on the second expedition in the Fraser River. He is the "doctor to be" and also a slight preacher in the group. Henry, the singer, came from a noble family in England. Jacque and CF are father and son, but strangers to each other. CF had limited English because he was raised in his native mother's house. Mean Mike is the so-called "wild card" in the mix. These five people work well, but were divided in every decision when a Faro dealer came to join them to avoid a possible murder. Fast forward: the professional gambler died and got himself entangled with Frenchy and his brothers, along with another miner named Rod Murdock, which made the five men's lives into a bittersweet journey at the mining site. Will the five men still be able to find gold amidst those troublesome people? 

"1858's Gold Rush Day" in the Fraser River swarms a multitude of ambitious miners to acquire easy wealth through digging gold. This is the concept of Raymond Maher's novel, The Second Five. This book stands alone and is a sequel to The Deadly Five, set in the 1860s. Gold may unify people, but it may also endanger someone's life through greed. Discover in this novel how Fraser Canyon improves many lives and is worth fighting for, yet cannot be ruled by man even a hundred years later. 

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because the author is an excellent writer in making this book into an action-filled adventure in the wilderness that makes the readers clueless in every twist. Wilderness adventure fascinates me, like fur trading, canoe river travel, and camping strategies, especially in making tasty meals, cleaning, and hunting animals for food. Moreover, the author knows exactly when to add the harmonious singing sensation to their gold-digging journey. Plus, the lovable pets add a unique twist when reaching the climax of the story. 

The concept of this book is not just to entertain your mind; it has valuable lessons that are worth more than gold. I like the enthusiastic and motivated character buildup that shines in the five men's attitude when they show affectionateness towards the other miners. Trust, fellowship, and friendship are the highlights of this book, which I admire the most. Though the five men have different opinions and attitudes, they are able to protect each other through their fighting strategies against intruders. The "cost of chasing their dreams" may look dangerous, but they realize that being grateful and alive each day is more important than gold. 

The story is best for those who like an action-filled novel with a historical background of the gold rush in British Columbia, Canada. Readers will notice the smooth flow of the story, which is narrated through the character of Nothing Brown. The book has been professionally edited because I only spotted minor errors that I least liked. The minor mishaps mar the beautiful masterpiece of Raymond Maher. 

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[Esther Lisa Jones]

Trust, friendship and togetherness existed between the five men though each had different attitudes and opinions of things, kept them and they protected each other and worked hand in hand to stay alive as they mine the gold. This book will catch the attention of those who take pleasure in a gold mining novel. Good review

[Ogechi Okonkwo]

This is an interesting and a fascinating review. I loved how you captured every aspect of the book. I did enjoy reading your review. This is an interesting one.

[Mhiz Vyi Vyan]

This is an excellent review which will help other readers enjoy reading this book. Well done.

[Chinenye Achilike]

I think this will be a good read for me. The quest for wealth can many-a-times make even good people to compromise their values, so I'm curious to know if the miners remained loyal to one another till the very end.

[Domeseo Camus Meda]

A BOOK BY RAYMOND MAHER WHICH TALKS ABOUT THE GOLD RUSH IN THE FRASER RIVER IN 1858 FOR EASY WEALTH, OF DANGER....
A BOOK FOR ACTION FANS IN A HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE GOLD RUSH.GOOD REVIEW

[Meghan Soderholm]

I love the character names in the book (Nothing Brown, Mean Mike, etc.); it just made the book more exciting and enjoyable to read. I also lived how the book could stand independently; I always shy away from series when I haven't read the previous books. Thank you for writing an honest and captivating review!

[Margi zuu202]

Book of the day BOTD is historical fiction a strory about the value of trust, Respec and friendship as more important as gold spring of 18th century mike and jacque continue their quest for gold in the second five joined by an English man Henry and jacque 17yo son Claude the partner meet old enemy and share new once long the way with their non stopping adventure they meet lovely Maggie Kelly and highly prizzed bluetic coonhound..such amazing story it was well written and reviewed I will recommend it

[One piece]

The narrative beautifully highlights the significance of genuine bonds and the power of unity, leaving a profound impact on the reader's heart and mind. Great review

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

I'm captivated by the diverse cast of characters in The Second Five! The stakes are high as they join forces to seek gold in the treacherous Fraser River during the 1858 Gold Rush. I can't wait to witness their thrilling journey.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

This is an amazing historical fiction novel highlighting action, adventure, greed, five unique people learning to work together, and the inherent dangers of gold mining. The book has a free sample on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I rarely go for gold rush adventures, but I applaud books that show men being affectionate with each other. And pets are always a plus, in my book.
Thank you for your brilliant review!

[Daniel Staples]

From what I get from the review, this sounds like the kind of fiction that I like to read. I like the writer's direct style. The lines where the fella pulls out the shards of glass almost made me wince.

[Udegbunam Miriam]

I've read some books about these gold searches during the 19 century. These five searching for gold in the Fraser River have different characters and origins, however, they share one goal. Can they overcome the obstacles they face to achieve their goal? Interesting review.

[Jorge Leon Salazar]

This story focuses on the gold rush in the 1860s. Aspects such as trust, fellowship, and friendship are highlighted. These five men are in great danger in their golden dream, so they must protect each other. That is a valuable lesson that the story conveys.