Review: Addictive action packed thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 25, 2013
"Reprisal: The Gauntlet" by Cliff Roberts is an exciting and fast paced political thriller about terror groups in the Middle East. Agents from the US are trying to track down one of the masterminds of terrorism, Lebanese born David Ashrawl who is trying to get to a safe place somewhere in the middle East. The search does not go smoothly and suggests that there is a traitor in the team. Protecting Kileaua business interests, computer software mogul Steven Howard and his close friend General Clarett, who have set up the team hunting Ashrawl, are also forced to battle shipping terrorism at sea, adding some great maritime scenes and more international locations to the mix.In this complex and cleverly set-up thriller corruption knows few limits. Using real and fictitious terrorism groups and politicians the author paints a dark picture of the Middle East and the world, protected by only a few good business and military men. The author shows a sound knowledge of the Middle East, its politics and key players, but also of recent world history so that the plot - although a work of fiction- often seems rather realistic.Filled with great action scenes and excellent exploration of the group dynamics in the team this book makes for some compelling reading as our heroes are battling through a 'gauntlet of ambushes'.Very addictive and enjoyable.