Blue Diamonds
Spencer Dane
Reviewed by Ann-Marie
Chalmers
Federal Agent Zach Taylor is a force to be
reckoned with. There is nothing that
can happen in one day that can faze him.
From stopping a hold-up at a store, rescuing hostages from a
bank
robbery, saving a dog from a burning building, and bringing in a
fugitive, Zach
is one dedicated man of the law.
However things are about to change for Zach
after a chance encounter with his ex-girlfriend, Erin McShane, brings
out some
feelings he thought he had managed to get out of his system. Erin, is a television journalist who is always hot on the
trail of a big
story. This time she is after a popular
Congressman who seems to have ties to organized crime. So
it is a sure thing that Zach and Erin are
about to see more of each other.
The story is based around 12 rare blue
diamonds stolen from Greek Jews during the Holocaust.
They are the key in bringing down a modern
day Miami crime lord who supplies terrorists with weapons. Zach
has to go
undercover and infiltrate the Don’s circle to gather evidence that will
bring
the mobster down. He teams up Matt
Crawford, a former prisoner and a mysterious, beautiful diamond dealer
known
only as “Malone” to get the job done.
However things are never easy. The first
problem is Valeria Santiago, the Don’s daughter, who has a thing for
Matt. Then we have Raul Carlona, an
ambitious
mobster who wants to do things his own way.
Also add to the mix Toni Manzano, a professional hit woman out
for
revenge. Oh and last but not lease don’t
forget Zach’s ex, Erin the journalist who will do anything for a scoop.
This story has some Tom Clancy feeling to
it. However it is a lot fluffier and not
as deep or long as the famous author’s books.
With enough thrill and suspense to keep the reader going till
the last
page, there is a definite style to this one that a lot of people will
enjoy. The characters are slightly over
the top as well as the storyline but the witty writing makes up for it. With phrases like “Just for once I’d like
Backup to be here during a shooting.” And “No French Fries? What kind
of French
restaurant is this?” there are some giggles to be had.
Yet another book based on terrorism is not
exactly filling a gap in the market.
However this one does have a recipe that could prove successful. With lots of action, twists and turns and a
splash of romance this book has danger and suspense all the way through. Although on the other hand are there enough
readers out there who want to read about this kind of theme when we are
already
confronted with it everyday through the mass media.
If you need a rush of
excitement then
Spencer Dane’s first novel ‘Blue Diamonds’ is worth a try.
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