Review of The Date Farm

[Jane Gaskins]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The novel The Date Farm by Jack Winnick is an intense work of fiction with a setting that could apply to any part of the United States. The plot involves Iranian terrorists executing an attack at a shopping mall in Beverly Hills, California. As a result, there were many injuries, and over a hundred young individuals were dead. Subsequently, the terrorists commit suicide after accomplishing their objectives. This devastating attack serves as a preliminary operation for the terrorists to breach specific electronic systems and prepare for a larger-scale assault in New York. Their subsequent objective involved the theft of a high-dollar metal from the Reserve Bank, which they achieved by dispatching two teams to gain entry through the underground tunnels.

The capture of the two American teams assigned to counteract the activities of the terrorists significantly compounded the complexity of the situation. Will they all make it out alive? Can the American teams effectively retrieve the stolen materials? Additionally, what is the potential extent of international spies within their ranks?

With orders to infiltrate the terrorist organization operating at The Date Farm, Lara and Uri were sent to Iran. Their mission took a dangerous turn when the terrorists discovered them. As a result, Lara was subjected to implicit threats of a sexual nature, causing considerable distress to Uri. How can he guarantee the safety and well-being of his spouse, Lara?

I love the unwavering dedication exhibited by the characters of Lara and Uri to their nation. Their strong sense of honor imbued the book with an aura of authenticity. Even though this is the fourth installment in the Lara and Uri series, the book is a compelling novel to read alone. Jack Winnick portrays vivid locations and demonstrates adept character development, ensuring a gripping read. Jack has given us much to consider. I fear that one day this will happen.

There is nothing in the book that I would change, even though there are killings and terrorism. These actions are artfully intertwined to advance the storyline. I found no typos or grammatical errors and will rate the book 5 out of 5.

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The Date Farm
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