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Straight Of Hormuz (2000)

by Davis Bunn(Favorite Author)

4.32 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

series

Marc Royce

review 1: Strait of Hormuz by Davis Bunn is my first experience with Bunn’s novels. I met him in 2012 during the Christian Writers Guild Writing For The Soul Conference. True to reputation, his writing is fantastic.This reads like a military-spy novel with a dash of romance. Marc Royce is a spy sent to Switzerland to investigate why mysterious cargo is being moved. Complicating his mission is the usual political problems and clash of personalities. While Marc is in Switzerland, Kitra receives a phone call from a mysterious man her father states she must trust. Kitra is sent to Switzerland to save Marc’s life.A hidden back-story is slowly revealed. Kitra and Marc are in love, but with different life goals that keep them a part. Marc doesn’t want to live in Israel on a kibbutz w... moreith Kitra, and Kitra is having a problem leaving her father’s kibbutz.The dangers escalate and the plot begin to involve Switzerland’s spy network and police. Problems back at home with the CIA’s top ranking officials eventually mean Marc hasn’t any United States back-up for the danger that is rising. Enemies become friends and slowly a worldwide agenda by evil rulers become revealed.It’s a lot of action and romance with enough tension to keep the story moving forward. I really enjoyed this novel and gave it five stars.*Book given by publisher to review.
review 2: Marc Royce became one of my favourite characters with his debut in "Lion of Babylon", solidified this position in the excellent follow-up "Rare Earth", and now again holds firm in his stature with his excellent performance in "Straight of Hormuz". Royce is such a finely crafted character that he truly seems alive, a real hero that both men and women will enjoy reading about as he dashes across the pages putting his life on the line. I honestly found this book impossible to put down once I'd cracked the cover. From the first few pages to the final chapter, the intense, action-filled plot pulled me into the story and held me captive. The international intrigue and conspiracies woven into the story make for some solid entertainment, and the themes appear ripped from the headlines, capturing the tension in the Middle East that marks our world today. I enjoyed the manner in which Kitra especially seems to grow as a character in this story, finding a new confidence in herself as she steps into a new (and fun) role in the plot. The interactions between Marc and Kitra add just the right touch of romance to the story, and I turned the final pages satisfied with where we, the readers, are left in their relationship (though I admit I'm hoping for a return of these characters one day in the future!). As usual for Bunn, faith permeates the pages of the story, though it is done so subtly that people of many different faiths are likely to appreciate this book while being drawn to the truth of Jesus.Davis Bunn has succeeded in becoming one of the few authors on my list whose books have achieved a "must have" status. If you are anything like me, then plan on getting "Straight of Hormuz". I highly recommend this book and award it 5 out of 5 stars.Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group. less

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