Review of Quest: Finding Freddie

[Penny Ann Criswell Johnson]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Quest: Finding Freddie" by Thomas Richard Spradlin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The nonfiction book Quest: Finding Freddie by Thomas Richard Spradlin chronicles Frederick David Nachman's disappearance on August 14, 1976. Freddie, the Chief Executive Officer of Nachman International Trading Corporation (NITC), traveled to Lagos for a business trip, hoping to bid on one or all of the telecommunications contracts contemplated under Nigeria's Third National Development Plan. One day, Freddie took a short walk on the Jewish Sabbath and never returned. On August 15, the hotel cleaning lady discovered his bed unslept and some papers missing from his room.

Ruth Nachman, Freddie's wife, retains Spradlin's law firm to locate her husband and bring him back to New York. She assures them that money is no object. The narrative follows Spradlin's relentless pursuit of Freddie. Along the way, he encounters unpleasant treatment from those in authority. What happened to Freddie, and were more sinister things going on?

The extensive descriptions were the only aspect of the book that I found objectionable. The fast-paced thriller kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was excited to find out what happened to Freddie. The author occasionally paused the action to describe the room or what someone was wearing.

I disliked nothing about this book and read it in one day. My favorite parts are how Spradlin saves some children from traffickers, teaches history, and shares little quotes. The author's writing style was easy to understand.

Quest: Finding Freddie was a fun read that improved my understanding of history. The narrative took me on an emotional rollercoaster as I got sucked into the story, ranging from rage to tears. The book is a testament to professional editing, with only minor typos. For these reasons, I give this book a 5-out-of-5-star rating.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves learning about world history and enjoys crime novels or thrillers. There are some non-borderline words throughout the book.

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