Review of Global Vice

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It is a sad thing to know that people traffic humans and do not feel bad about it. This book sounds interesting. I will add this to my shelf. Thanks for your review.
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“Global Vice” by Andrew J. Rafkin is an action thriller based on a Russian mafia oligarch named Aleskey Dragunov. His errand guys have made a big mistake by kidnaping one of COMSEC’s partners and all hell is going to break lose. The author estimates that 4.2 billion of the world’s population is involved in human trafficking across every continent. Rafkin believes that “mankind’s insatiability and the quest for more that leads it to pursue what it wants at all costs, regardless of whose life is damaged in the process.” Man’s greed can be very disastrous and if unchecked it will destroy our world. Corruption runs rampant across all races and all types of people. Aleskey found that when he auctioned off his trafficked girls the highest bidder was often high-level government officials or movie stars. Is this what is happening to our political world? How do we stop the child trafficking? Well written with a very good review.
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This book seems to alert regarding 'human trafficking' through camouflaged organizations. Also, corruption and greed are issues exposed as evils that affect humanity anywhere in the world. This action-packed thriller sounds intriguing.
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Aleskey Dragunov seems to have built a criminal empire. It's sad to see that it's his errand guys who are receiving the most heat. I'd like to read and see how COMSEC acted, and how the storyline developed after the errand guys kidnapped one of the COMSEC's partners.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting crime/thriller following the errand men of a Russian oligarch that kidnap a partner of a very large company. What will happen to the kidnappers now? It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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It is obvious from your review this book has affected you. I was stunned to read some of this. I knew some of the human trafficking problems before reading this. Now, I have researched more and it sickens me. Your review is good: well written, thought out, and no major spoilers. Thank you for your time and work.
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This is an action-packed and interesting book that covers a lot of genres. It is a well-written book that anyone who loves reading thriller novels would enjoy.
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Post by Reva Parker »

Thank you for your great review. This isn't usually my first choice for a genre but I did like how the sample was written. Human trafficking is so widespread and such a devastating crime. I'm just not sure this is a book for me at this time, but thank you for the informative review.
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Global Vice by Andrew J. Rafkin fabulously portrays the characters and their greed that leads to human trafficking and other heinous crimes.
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Human trafficking is yet another worm that is eating the world today, as children, especially underage girls, are declared missing every now and then with no possible traces to their traffickers.
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Post by Pauline Parnell »

The Global Vice is a fascinating novel, in my opinion. Aleskey Dragunov, a Russian mobster, is under indictment and needs to be held responsible for global human trafficking. Ben Alexander has his hands full in his investigation of Dragunov's corrupted practices. Will Ben be able to solve the case of the missing cash? I will definitely read the book to find out. Thanks for your review.
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Post by Stephen Christopher 1 »

Wow, Blessing, what an awesome review. This book sure sounds a lot deeper than the opening chapter I read where Ben got mugged. I'm looking forward to reading into the depths of human trafficking.
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Global Vice by Andrew J. Rafkin centers on one of the major vices in the world today, which is human trafficking. Congratulations on BOTD!
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Human trafficking is the global vice that must be stopped. Especially for the children who are victims. This is heartbreaking, I want to read this but at the same time hoping it’s not too graphic. Thanks for your review.
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This seems like the type of book that manages to catch the reader's attention from the first page.
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