Review of Devil Among Us

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Review of Devil Among Us

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Devil Among Us" by Jack Winnick.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Devil Among Us is the second book in Jack Winnick's Lara and Uri series. However, this book can be read independently. During a Yom Kippur service in New York, there was a horrific bomb explosion. Numerous individuals died as a result of this, and more were hurt. Unidentified terrorists committed this crime. As they investigate the incident, the FBI develops the notion that some of the perpetrators may have been inside the synagogue when the explosion occurred. Due to her special abilities, Lara Edmund, a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), is included in the investigation. A second spy, Israeli Mossad agent Uri Levin, made the trip from Israel to participate in the operation. Lara and Uri will need to devise a plan to determine who is aiming for the United States. Will they be able to identify those at fault? Are they going to survive this operation? Learn more by reading this book.

The book's title is appealing to me. It accurately captures the plot of the book and serves as an overview. The writing was excellent, and the dialogue flowed naturally. The novel started quickly, which I enjoyed because it immediately grabbed my attention. The suspense in the book had me wondering what would occur next. My favorite sections of the novel were those that involved Uri and Lara. They were a wonderful match for one another, and their relationship was flawless. They were always professionals because they always placed their duty before their affection for one another.

Nothing in this book bothered me, and I did not notice any errors. This shows that the book was exceptionally well edited. As a result, I am rating it 5 out of 5 stars. I can't leave out mentioning the growing romantic attraction between Lara and Uri, which gracefully develops in this novel. Uri and Lara are vibrant, tough, and devoted heroes. Their relationship gives the series a softer, more intimate depth.

I give this book five stars out of five because I admire how Winnick formulated this story and gave an in-depth picture of what happened, who was involved, and what decisions were made and why. His writing skills are outstanding, which is why his series are so popular. Clearly, he knows a lot about the military and what's going on in international politics.

This book was simple to understand because the writing was straightforward and concise. Because of the book, I gained a lot of knowledge about Islam. I advise fans of historical fiction to read this book. I also suggest it to those who enjoy suspense, action, and thrillers.

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I read books about terrorism voraciously. I always strive to try to figure out why these people act the way they do. To me, there have got to be better ways to make your point than by killing so many innocents.
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I'm curious to find out if the intel was able to lead Lara and Uri to the terrorist group behind the bombing, and if they'll be able to uncover the truth behind the terrorists' motivations. I'm sure this book will keep me on the edge of my seat and make me question the true nature of humanity. I'm definitely adding this to my reading list!"
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The cover art of the book appeals to me the most. It is intense and suggests mystery and suspense. I enjoyed your review of this book immensely and look forward to reading it for myself.
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I can only imagine the shock and horror of the people in the synagogue when they realized what was going on. This review captured the essence of the story and I'm glad I read it. Good job.
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Even if I want to determine the mindset behind these terrorist attacks, I can't still understand why they do these things. it's like no matter how many books I read, it still doesn't make sense.
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Reading a book with flow and good character development, and to top it all free from errors is just a perfect description of a comfortable reading. Nice work to the reviewer.
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I found this book to be exceptionally well-edited, however, the lack of a table of contents made it difficult to return to the pages I had stopped reading. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy thrillers, action-packed stories, and examining opposing points of view.
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I'm looking forward to reading this book in the future. This book is indeed incredibly intriguing and fascinating. However, due to the vulgarity and erotic scenes in the book, I suggest that it is only suitable for adults.
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I was particularly struck by the Rabbi's expression of anguish over the synagogue bombing and the way Lara and Uri worked together to eliminate the terrorists. I also appreciate the author's attention to detail, as the book was free of typographical or spelling errors.
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I was impressed by the way the author Jack Winnick weaved the connection between Lara and Uri throughout the story, as well as his descriptions of official and unofficial conversations in the US on military and financial support for Israel.
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I love all Jack Winnick's books and Uri and Lara's series are indeed my best. Thank you for your insighful review.
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What the author has created with the Lara and Uri series is simply wonderful. One can easily see the chemistry between the both of them and how they both think alike making them the best partners.
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This book review is spot on! Devil Among Us is an incredibly intriguing and fascinating story that left me feeling unsettled on the inside. I was mesmerized by the way Lara and Uri worked with other teams to eliminate the terrorists. The author's description of official and unofficial conversations in the US on military and financial support for Israel was also interesting to me.
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