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The story began with a robbery on Fulton’s street. A market plaza was thrown into disarray when Jon’ell, Jamal, and Damon held about nine people hostage. Thankfully, the police were equal to the task. Operation Undertow: A Police Commander Goes Rogue to Stem the Tide of Terrorism in the “City by the Bay” by Gerald Gregory Doane is an action-packed crime thriller. With 84 chapters, this book takes its readers through a rollercoaster of events.
Over the past weeks, the attacks by the terrorists became rampant, ranging from robbery to arson attacks and even bombings. Greg, the commander of the special operation unit, did all he could to apprehend the suspects while under the supervision of his boss, Benjamin. The attacks got worse after the special operation unit was put in reserve status due to some political radicalism. Houses were set ablaze, and the death of police officers occurred day after day. The Mayor and the police department, including the FBI, were placed in a tough spot. What step would Greg take next? The terrorists seemed to have more tactics and dangerous weapons.
The author did a good job of developing each character. Before introducing a new character, the author gives details about their role in the story. Greg is the main character and the narrator of the story. The writing style was very descriptive and easy to understand. Some of the themes explored in this book were crime, love, betrayal, terrorism, and politics. One of the things I enjoyed while reading this book was how the author described each scene so vividly. I got a glimpse of how the police force and FBI operate, the terms used, protocols, and some of the weapons used. To avoid confusion about where each event took place, the author made sure the setting was specified at the beginning of each chapter.
Though the plot was unique and interesting, it was quite lengthy. At some points, the author added extra details, which I found unnecessary. There were grammar and punctuation errors. I rate this book a 2 out of 4 stars. I removed two stars because of the complaints stated above. I also feel this book needs another round of editing.
I recommend this book to mature adults who enjoy reading crime thrillers and who are interested in having a peek at how the police and FBI carry out their operations. Readers should also note that this book contains strong sexual content and profane language.
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Operation Undertow
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