Review: Brilliant Escapism
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2013
What a way to spend a couple of days! The President's brother finds himself in a pickle in a South American jungle. On a field trip investigating an endangered native Indian tribe, he finds himself literally up a tree and witnessing a disturbing alliance below between a major drug cartel leader and the Columbian president smack dab in the middle of the rainforest. Trying to maneuver between the peril of being discovered by the deadly cartel or the equally deadly pit viper slithering in his direction, the unthinkable happens. He falls out of the tree and is captured. The US president uses all of his resources to try to save his only remaining sibling.Those resources include a promise of $5 million dollars and the assistance of our old friends Nick Bracco and his partner Matt McColm, two highly celebrated FBI "problem solvers, and three Navy SEALS." Oh and Nick calls in Tommy, his mob-affiliated cousin as back up plus one other unlikely cohort. Question: How will a rag tag team of 6 plus 1 fair against an enormous army of bad guys that includes members from both governments and the cartel?At one point, Trent, the president's brother, is said to be an astute storyteller. That clearly describes Gary in my opinion. Fast paced, concise, and heart pumping, this is another winner from Ponzo. If you're looking for bigger than life, imaginative scenarios and pure entertainment, pick this book up. Be prepared to do nothing else all day. I've waited a long time to say...thanks Gary for a GREAT read; can't wait for the next one ~!~.