3 out of 4 stars
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H: Infidels of Oil
by Ray Palla (published by INSONA Author Alliance Network)
Being a member of an oil-drilling team is one of the more dangerous jobs in the United States due to potential mechanical failures and health risks. If one factors in a global terrorist plot, then that risk increases exponentially. This is the case for the Comanche drilling team in H: Infidels of Oil.
The Comanche drilling team is a well-intentioned, yet rough-around-the-edges, group of men working in Texas. On the other side of the world, there is an explosion in an Iraqi oil field. This explosion is explained away as an accident by the powers that be, but it’s clear it was intentional. Shortly after the incident in Iraq, an oil rig explodes in Texas. The Comanche crew has no reason to be suspicious until the United States Army and other government organizations show up to begin escorting everyone away from the site and shutting down nearby roads. In the midst of a series of accidents in Iraq and Texas, the team is scheduled to begin drilling at a new sight in Orla. Once in Orla, the team encounters a life-threatening terrorist plot, and they must use all their cunning and resources in an attempt to escape any new accidents with their lives.
Throughout H: Infidels of Oil, I enjoyed the character’s banter with each other. Even in the tensest of situations, the interactions between the characters is maintained, giving a sense of believability to the relationships (be they personal or professional). Since there are several story lines going on at the same time, the author does a good job at having action occurring throughout.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. This book includes a lot of dialogue, but the author is able to move the story along at an impressive pace without losing any important information. Even with the fast pace of the story, there are still some noticeably suspenseful moments in the plot. There are a few minor errors, such as missing quotation marks during dialogue; however, there is nothing that actually takes away from the experience of the story.
I didn’t find any truly offensive material, but there is quite a bit that might toe the line (such as politically-charged subject matter). There are a few parts that could be considered violent or a bit gruesome for some readers, but I didn’t find it to be too much. Although the author doesn’t go into too much detail during these parts, it’s still a book for older/adult readers.
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