Review of Devil Among Us
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Devil Among Us" by Jack Winnick.]
Devil Among Us is the second novel in Jack Winnick’s Lara and Uri series. Although this political thriller references back to the first book, East Wind, it can serve as a stand-alone novel. Winnick separated the plot of Devil Among Us from the events in the first book, although they follow the same strain of topics.
This novel follows FBI agent Lara, and Israeli Mossad agent Uri, as they uncover terrorist plots years in the making. Arab terrorists are deep undercover in Texas and Israel, posing as Orthodox Jews. Can Lara and Uri expose these suicide bombers before hundreds of Americans and Israelis die? Israel is on the precipice of war with its neighbors on all sides. The Islamic World is itching to wipe Israel off the map, and with the planned terrorist plot, the U.S. might not be there to save the day.
I have loved every chapter of Jack Winnick’s novels. The portion of this book I most enjoyed was how the author showed how the media affects public opinion. The author showed the differences between liberal and conservative politics in America. Additionally, he identified how the rest of the world views Israel. It was intriguing to see political events play out in the Middle East and how they were addressed by the world.
The only thing I did not love in this book were the accounts of war activities. War strategy is not compelling to me, so there were times I wished the plot moved in a different direction. However, the mentions of war were brief enough to stay engaged throughout the book. What I appreciate about adding this element is the differences between this plot and the plot of the first novel of the series. Winnick created an entirely different scenario for Lara and Uri while continuing the themes of espionage and politics.
I rate Devil Among Us4 out of 4 stars, just like East Wind. I found only a couple of errors in the book. These occasional errors did not detract from my enjoyment of the novel. Devil Among Us is well-written and professionally edited. Lara and Uri’s hair-raising adventures keep the pages turning. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the third book, Devil in False Colors.
I would recommend this book to readers interested in political thrillers and espionage. There are few instances of profanity and only vague reference to sexual content. However, there are many graphically violent scenes throughout the book, so I would caution young readers. This novel has a distinct preference for religious and political leanings. Readers who are pro-Zionist, Christian, Jewish, or politically conservative will likely enjoy this novel more than other readers.
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Devil Among Us
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Devil Among Us is the second novel in Jack Winnick’s Lara and Uri series. Although this political thriller references back to the first book, East Wind, it can serve as a stand-alone novel. Winnick separated the plot of Devil Among Us from the events in the first book, although they follow the same strain of topics.
This novel follows FBI agent Lara, and Israeli Mossad agent Uri, as they uncover terrorist plots years in the making. Arab terrorists are deep undercover in Texas and Israel, posing as Orthodox Jews. Can Lara and Uri expose these suicide bombers before hundreds of Americans and Israelis die? Israel is on the precipice of war with its neighbors on all sides. The Islamic World is itching to wipe Israel off the map, and with the planned terrorist plot, the U.S. might not be there to save the day.
I have loved every chapter of Jack Winnick’s novels. The portion of this book I most enjoyed was how the author showed how the media affects public opinion. The author showed the differences between liberal and conservative politics in America. Additionally, he identified how the rest of the world views Israel. It was intriguing to see political events play out in the Middle East and how they were addressed by the world.
The only thing I did not love in this book were the accounts of war activities. War strategy is not compelling to me, so there were times I wished the plot moved in a different direction. However, the mentions of war were brief enough to stay engaged throughout the book. What I appreciate about adding this element is the differences between this plot and the plot of the first novel of the series. Winnick created an entirely different scenario for Lara and Uri while continuing the themes of espionage and politics.
I rate Devil Among Us4 out of 4 stars, just like East Wind. I found only a couple of errors in the book. These occasional errors did not detract from my enjoyment of the novel. Devil Among Us is well-written and professionally edited. Lara and Uri’s hair-raising adventures keep the pages turning. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the third book, Devil in False Colors.
I would recommend this book to readers interested in political thrillers and espionage. There are few instances of profanity and only vague reference to sexual content. However, there are many graphically violent scenes throughout the book, so I would caution young readers. This novel has a distinct preference for religious and political leanings. Readers who are pro-Zionist, Christian, Jewish, or politically conservative will likely enjoy this novel more than other readers.
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Devil Among Us
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