Suspense

Following The Counterfeit Agent and Twelve Days, this is the third book in a series focused on billionaire Aaron Duberman. Duberman, who is Jewish but an American citizen, tried to use stolen nuclear materials to start a war between Iran and America in order to protect Israel. Here, John Wells decides to seek vengeance himself when the U.S. President refuses to act. Wells manages to get Duberman and his family kicked out of Israel, and they flee to Hong Kong, where they seek asylum from other superpower nations. Despite Herculean efforts to thwart Wells on many fronts, he manages to find a sufficient number of allies to pursue his dogged mission. One of the unique aspects about Wells is his Muslim faith, although I found it strangely dormant in this novel. ( )

Great start to end. Don't know why I'm into the Chinese theme. ( )

A rare John Wells series novel from Berenson that was below expectations. A little too far fetched on the plot, dialogue not quite up to snuff, some unrealistic action sequences. Wells ends up mostly in one piece and there’s a giant tease at the end, so let’s hope the next installment will be a reset. ( )

אקטואלי כמו העתון של היום, אינטליגנטי, מותח מה עוד אפשר לדרוש מספר מתח ( )