Review of The Date Farm

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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All was peaceful in the Beverly Hills mall; shoppers were busy shopping, enjoying the entertainers, and minding their own business. This sense of peace suddenly changed when a group of mysterious men set off bombs inside the mall, injuring many. The now-married Lara Edmond and Uri Levin, who were vacationing at Lara’s family farm, were called to help investigate the matter. Once this investigation was over, they were assigned to assist with infiltrating the Chase and Federal Reserve banks because the same terrorist group was after something in one of these buildings. What could they be after? Is it gold, cash, or something else? Pick up a copy of The Date Farm by Jack Winnick to find out.

Mr. Winnick has done an excellent job putting in the research to write this political thriller; this is what I enjoyed most about it. Seeing the teamwork among Homeland Security, the CIA, the FBI, and other investigative organizations gave me a new perspective on what goes into catching bad guys. Jack also mentions that while many parts of the book are fictitious, the hard work and stress these organizations put into finding these people are not. This information made reading the book more fun for me.

I also liked the vivid descriptions of the Caribbean Sea and the yacht. The author described the sea animals, the beautiful Bermuda marina, and the details of the boat so well that I could easily imagine staying on it and vacationing around the Caribbean islands. Even though the events in the book move quickly, the author takes his time to ensure his readers appreciate the beauty of these islands.

If I had one complaint about the book, it would be that I did not see Lara and Uri struggle that much against the terrorists. In one part of the book, the couple gets captured, but they figure out how to escape almost immediately. Perhaps this is due to their experience with this terrorist group; this is the fourth book in the series. However, I did expect the couple to take their time to figure out how to escape.

Despite the one thing I disliked, I still believe this is a great book with excellent attention to detail, relatable and humorous characters, suspenseful action, realistic villains, and cute romance. This book gets the maximum rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Readers who enjoy political thrillers and a little romance would enjoy this book. Even though this book is the fourth book in the series, Jack includes enough details for readers to understand who the characters are; The Date Farm stands well on its own.

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[NetMassimo]

I read the first two Lara and Uri thrillers, so I had the chance to see Jack Winnick's fantasy in creating plots inspired by the real terrorist threats against the USA and Israel. I know that the other sequels are great as well, so I plan to read them all. Thank you for your great review!

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

I read the first two Lara and Uri thrillers, so I had the chance to see Jack Winnick's fantasy in creating plots inspired by the real terrorist threats against the USA and Israel. I know that the other sequels are great as well, so I plan to read them all. Thank you for your great review!

Thank you for your kind words! Mr. Winnick has a great imagination, and Lara and Uri represent it so well. I hope you enjoy the sequels!

[Margi zuu202]

book 4 of lara n uri book series enemy of the usa launches an attack on bvl hills shopping mall killing and injuring hundreds same group attack large bank lara n uri team up to bring the thugs to justice

[Nwachukwu Somto]

Your observation about the lack of significant struggle for Lara and Uri against the terrorists provides valuable insight into the dynamics of their characters and their familiarity with the challenges they face.

[Abhishek3m4]

This review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick paints it as an engaging political thriller with strong attention to detail and vivid settings. The reviewer appreciates the well-researched aspects of the novel and enjoys the teamwork among investigative agencies portrayed in the story. They also highlight the picturesque descriptions of the Caribbean and the yacht, which enhance the reader's immersion in the narrative.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Lara and uni posing as Middle Eastern farm labourers is a natty twist and makes for another riveting thriller from Jack Winnick. Thank you to the reviewer for simplifying the plot.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Lara and Uni posing as Middle Eastern farm labourers is a natty twist and makes for another riveting thriller from Jack Winnick. Thank you to the reviewer for simplifying the plot.

[Amy Luman]

Those terrorists really found a place where nobody was expecting their attack, didn’t they? Congratulations on BOTD!

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Mr. Winnick has done an excellent job putting in the research to write this political thriller; this is what I enjoyed most about it. Seeing the teamwork among Homeland Security, the CIA, the FBI, and other investigative organizations gave me a new perspective on what goes into catching bad guys. Jack also mentions that while many parts of the book are fictitious, the hard work and stress these organizations put into finding these people are not. This information made reading the book more fun for me.

Isn't that impressive? Most of us only know about these people from books or movies, but to take a moment to realize there are real humans doing this blows my mind.
I've always found "The Date Farm" to be the most intriguing of Jack Winnick's books.
Thank you for your review!

[Ganeefa Karan]

Jack Winnick is a skillful author. The entire series is engaging and captivating; however, due to the fact that the series seems to promote Islamophobia, I found it difficult to read.

[Seetha E]

THis well-paced thriller delivers a captivating plot with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge. This is Jack Winnick's 4th installment in the series. The compelling sample read and the five-star rating on the review ensure the book is an entertaining read. Congratulations to the author!
Thank you for your comprehensive review!

[D Christina]

Thank you for the review! I was a little worried about reading it since I haven't read the first three books of this series and wasn't sure if I could catch up. But since you said the author includes enough details, I am excited to read it! I can't wait to see how Lara and Uri take down the terrorists!

[Gabrielle Stepp]

The review of “The Date Farm” is well-written. After sampling several pages of the book, I can appreciate the reviewer’s enthusiasm about this book and the descriptions of locations given by the author. I also agree with the reviewer that this book is a great stand alone book, even though it is a part of a series. Thank you for your review.

[Timothy Rucinski]

I'm a big fan of Winnick's books in the Lara and Uri series. These novels are a must-read for anyone who enjoys fast-moving thrillers, great plots, and terrific characters.