By Davis
Bunn
Published by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN#978-0764209062
368 Pages
Book Cover:
Davis
Bunn Strikes Gold Once Again!
Marc Royce stares down from the helicopter on the Rift Valley slashing across Africa like a scar. Tribal feuds, drought, and dislocation have left their devastation. And he sees a new wound--a once-dormant volcano oozing molten lava across the dry landscape--and clouds of ash obscure his vision. His undercover assignment is similarly obscured. Supposedly dispatched to audit a relief organization's accounts, Marc finds himself amid the squalor and chaos of Kenyan refugee camps caught in a stranglehold of corruption and ruthlessness.
But his true task relates to the area's reserves of once-obscure metals now indispensable to high-tech industry. The value of this rare earth inflames tensions on the world's stage as well as among warring tribes. When an Israeli medical administrator, Kitra, seeks Marc's help with her humanitarian efforts, they forge an unexpected link between impoverished African villages and another Silicon Valley rising in the Israeli desert. Precious metals and inventive minds promise new opportunities for prosperity, secure futures, and protection of valuable commodities from terrorists. As Marc prepares to report back to Washington, he seizes a chance to restore justice to this troubled land. This time, he may have gone too far.
Marc Royce stares down from the helicopter on the Rift Valley slashing across Africa like a scar. Tribal feuds, drought, and dislocation have left their devastation. And he sees a new wound--a once-dormant volcano oozing molten lava across the dry landscape--and clouds of ash obscure his vision. His undercover assignment is similarly obscured. Supposedly dispatched to audit a relief organization's accounts, Marc finds himself amid the squalor and chaos of Kenyan refugee camps caught in a stranglehold of corruption and ruthlessness.
But his true task relates to the area's reserves of once-obscure metals now indispensable to high-tech industry. The value of this rare earth inflames tensions on the world's stage as well as among warring tribes. When an Israeli medical administrator, Kitra, seeks Marc's help with her humanitarian efforts, they forge an unexpected link between impoverished African villages and another Silicon Valley rising in the Israeli desert. Precious metals and inventive minds promise new opportunities for prosperity, secure futures, and protection of valuable commodities from terrorists. As Marc prepares to report back to Washington, he seizes a chance to restore justice to this troubled land. This time, he may have gone too far.
Review:
After Marc’s last mission in Baghdad, life has not been normal. “In fact,
Marc Royce, decided the best way to handle it now was stop trying to define
what normal was.”
Marc Royce is on another mission impossible, all the while
keeping the main thing…the main thing. I enjoyed that aspect of the story, the
rich characterization and intricate plot with all the surprises and drama.
This author’s work experience in the Middle
East and his compassion and understanding of the people and their
traditions radiate through out this story. He delves into crucial issues with
sensitivity I appreciated.
Guard asks, “Pastor Philip wishes to know if the Lord Jesus
ordered you to come.”
Marc, “I would like to think that Jesus guides my every
step. But I am human enough to know that there is too much of me in everything
I do.”
I love how Davis Bunn naturally weaves his faith message amongst
the drama and action. Jesus is with us always. I like how this author is not
preachy but lets the reader know a relationship with Jesus is important to Marc
Royce and others in this novel. I was moved to read how faith united Marc and
the people of the Middle East. They shared the
same father.
I’m thankful for the review copy of this novel which depicts
Marc being thrust into the middle of a highly explosive situation. He goes
undercover to work for a relief organization. He seeks to get to the bottom of
the chaos reeking havoc on refugee camps in Kenya. Warning to readers this is a
nail biting suspenseful mission that will keep you up reading. The author
leaves the reader wanting to know what will happen to Marc Royce next. I know
that Davis Bunn will have Marc in the middle of a mission that shows the reader
all things are possible with Christ working in us and through us! I highly
recommend this riveting novel and series.
Reviewed by: Nora St.Laurent
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