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The Last Operative (2010)

by Jerry B. Jenkins(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1414309058 (ISBN13: 9781414309057)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Tyndale House Publishers

review 1: Secret agent Jordan Kirkwood saves the US from nuclear annihilation while rekindling an old love. The Author's Note says that this is a rewrite of Jenkins' first novel. It seems to me that this book could use quite a bit more rewriting. The writing is flat, the characters are shallow, and continuity is lacking. The protagonist acts completely out of character at times. Even a tiny bit of research would greatly improve the book; for example, a key plot element treats nuclear bombs as if they were nitroglycerin, likely to explode if touched by an errant bullet (it's no secret that they're extremely difficult to set off, and it's inconceivable that a bullet could set one off, even intentionally).Jenkins says it's an "experiment" in the treatment of dialog: words are not a... morettributed to the speaker with "he said/she said" but simply organized and placed in a context to make it clear. Jenkins pulls this off better than some authors who've tried (such as Paul Robertson's "According to Their Deeds" which I just read), but I certainly wouldn't call this technique unusual.Genre: Suspense/Christian Fiction
review 2: A suspense filled post 9/11 retelling of his first stand-alone novel, The Last Operative, by Jerry Jenkins is a superb read.Being an NSA intelligence officer has cost Jordan Kirkwood a great deal. He barely knows his children. His wife, Rosemary is supportive, but he knows she deserves more than he's been able to give. Meeting Rosemary in London to explore Europe as a tourist, is part of Jordan's commitment to his family. But when horrifying intelligence is confided to him in Frankfurt, everything changes. Even worse, someone inside the NSA may be behind the greatest threat since 9/11. During one of his most dangerous missions, Jordan must figure out who he can trust, knowing the fate of his country hangs in the balance.Having been a fan of Jerry Jenkins since the release of the first book in the Left Behind series, I was eager to read his latest book. I have to admit this wasn't a book I got into immediately, but because I had enjoyed every book in the Left Behind series, in fact, liked each new book more than the last, I knew I had to stick with it. I am so glad I did, because by Chapter 5 I was totally hooked. With The Last Operative, Jenkins blends family, faith, suspense, and international intrigue to come up with a winner. While faith doesn't play a huge role in this novel, some of the conversations between characters touch upon faith in God. With Jordan Kirkwood, the author creates a character who struggles with knowing his job has always needed to come first; a struggle that increases after London. The reader sympathizes with Jordan, his family, and those who are drawn into this newest threat that demands Jordan's attention, and again, pulls him from his family.Lovers of suspense and international intrigue will certainly enjoy The Last Operative by Jerry Jenkins. I know I'm looking forward to his next release. less

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