Review of The Shaft

[Jacob Mamman]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Shaft" by Scott B Delaney.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The largest recruiting ever witnessed in Christianity was led by a modern religious movement known as the Call. Numerous young people were racing to join, and political leaders had taken notice. Because of their attitude toward subjects like same-sex marriage, therapeutic cloning, partial birth abortion, embryonic stem cell research, and regenerative medicine, not everyone is delighted.

The pharmaceutical corporations stand to lose a lot if the call picks up steam. An assassin by the name of Nicolai Virshenko (Niki), recruited by a guy by the name of Prometheus, was paid by a secret club to kill the movement's leaders. The next victims of the assassin were supposed to be Andrew and his family, along with Trevor Haas, his buddy, but unbeknownst to them, God had dispatched a number of angelic spirits to keep watch over them.

Prometheus chose a new strategy after seeing that his previous ones were ineffective. In order to get Andrew to cease participating in the call, Niki was asked to kidnap Andrew and his family. If Andrew doesn't stop, he and his family will be killed. Can Andrew be released? Will his loved ones be safe? How are they going to stop this gang of murderers? Discover more by reading this intriguing book.

Scott B. Delaney, who believes in God and the conflict between good and evil, wrote The Shaft. The author writes in a clear, descriptive style. Unless it involved Andrew, in which case it was told from his point of view, the story is told in the third person. After giving us some background information about Andrew, Niki, and Trevor, the author moves into the action by having Andrew kidnapped and the assassins searching for his family. The result is an exhilarating rollercoaster trip that makes it challenging to put the book down.

Particularly, the main characters were well developed in the book. Trevor and Andrew are likeable and relatable. A man of faith, Trevor puts his life in peril to uphold his convictions. In spite of his anxieties for himself and his family, Andrew is a man of faith who believes in God and who will put himself in danger if necessary to protect his loved ones and the church.

I thought there wasn't enough dialogue and that the beginning was a touch too slow. I appreciate how effectively the settings and characters are depicted, but instead of using the opening chapters for this, I would rather see them included in the tale along with some dialogue. Professionally edited and skillfully written, the hook.

I truly enjoyed reading this book because it was beautifully written and intriguing. Because of the aforementioned factors, it is given a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Readers who enjoy thrillers and crime dramas will enjoy this book. There's a good chance that it will appeal to Christians as well. It might be best to stay away from it if you're not a Christian. Although there is no sexual content or cursing in the novel, I believe that young children should not read it due to the violence.

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[Madhesh Kumar]

He first finds himself up against Bumpy (Moses Gunn), the leader of the black crime mob, then against black nationals, and finally working with both against the white mafia who are trying to blackmail Bumpy by kidnapping his daughter.

[Amy Luman]

I really like books about the supetnatural and spiritual warfare. This seems to have a lot going on. Thanks!

[Chandrakant Patel]

Your analysis of the author's writing style, particularly the use of third-person narration and clear, descriptive prose, highlights the book's storytelling approach. You also commend the character development, particularly the likable and relatable nature of characters like Trevor and Andrew.