Review of The Trafficking Murders
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Review of The Trafficking Murders
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Trafficking Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
The Trafficking Murders is a captivating thriller by author Brian O'Hare. Although this story is fictitious, it reflects the same nightmarish reality vulnerable men, women, and children have to endure because of power-hungry and greedy individuals. This book will make the reader realize that it is an ongoing and difficult problem to curb. As long as there is a market, there will be victims. Most people are either oblivious to the fact that human trafficking exists, and some are even naive enough to believe it isn't a real event until they, or someone in their circle of friends and family, are faced with the horror. Human trafficking usually ends in forced labor or the sex trade and doesn't care about race, gender, or age.
Chief Inspector Sheehan leads a dynamic team of Irish detectives, together fighting heart and soul to rescue the unfortunate victims while bringing the criminals to book. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for corruption to exist in institutions that are supposed to assist victims in coping with their traumas and re-establish them in society.
There isn't a negative aspect when considering the storyline. I do feel that some of the dialogues could be more elaborated, and some characters' backgrounds seem unnecessary. However, the characters' personalities and endeavors link together to form a well-rounded whole. It is ultimately an enjoyable read. There are various instances where the dialogue plays on the nuances of subtle humor between colleagues and the awful anxiety of the victims when they realize their dreams have turned into nightmares. Add a measure of concern when their captors threaten to harm loved ones if things don't go according to their demands, and it might become apparent to the reader why victims are too afraid to act out or rebel even if they are in the majority.
The author did his research on the subject-matter. In my opinion, he succeeded in putting forward a pleading case for authorities and people, in general, to take note of and begin to regard human trafficking as an occurrence that affects the whole world on a large scale.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars because of instances where the dialogue is a bit lacking. Some character backgrounds were unnecessary as they didn't add much value to the story. However, it might be suitable as a theme for a spin-off book. Due to the nature of the subject, this book would be better suited for a more mature audience.
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The Trafficking Murders is a captivating thriller by author Brian O'Hare. Although this story is fictitious, it reflects the same nightmarish reality vulnerable men, women, and children have to endure because of power-hungry and greedy individuals. This book will make the reader realize that it is an ongoing and difficult problem to curb. As long as there is a market, there will be victims. Most people are either oblivious to the fact that human trafficking exists, and some are even naive enough to believe it isn't a real event until they, or someone in their circle of friends and family, are faced with the horror. Human trafficking usually ends in forced labor or the sex trade and doesn't care about race, gender, or age.
Chief Inspector Sheehan leads a dynamic team of Irish detectives, together fighting heart and soul to rescue the unfortunate victims while bringing the criminals to book. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for corruption to exist in institutions that are supposed to assist victims in coping with their traumas and re-establish them in society.
There isn't a negative aspect when considering the storyline. I do feel that some of the dialogues could be more elaborated, and some characters' backgrounds seem unnecessary. However, the characters' personalities and endeavors link together to form a well-rounded whole. It is ultimately an enjoyable read. There are various instances where the dialogue plays on the nuances of subtle humor between colleagues and the awful anxiety of the victims when they realize their dreams have turned into nightmares. Add a measure of concern when their captors threaten to harm loved ones if things don't go according to their demands, and it might become apparent to the reader why victims are too afraid to act out or rebel even if they are in the majority.
The author did his research on the subject-matter. In my opinion, he succeeded in putting forward a pleading case for authorities and people, in general, to take note of and begin to regard human trafficking as an occurrence that affects the whole world on a large scale.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars because of instances where the dialogue is a bit lacking. Some character backgrounds were unnecessary as they didn't add much value to the story. However, it might be suitable as a theme for a spin-off book. Due to the nature of the subject, this book would be better suited for a more mature audience.
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