subject: Book Review - The Usurper by Cliff Ball [print this page] "A cold-blooded, Clancy-esque political thriller; The Usurper is sure to entertain."
As decades of meticulous scheming and planning finally come together, the KGB, an under-appreciated threat, takes the final steps towards the ultimate coup. The terrorist faction exploitsidealistic volunteers to do some of the dirty work and utilizes educated individuals, in positions of power,who are more than willing to die for their belief in ultimatecontrol by the government. When a mixed group of terrorists and extremists spend years training for the eventual downfall of the western world, collateral damage and the loss of life isn't given consideration.
The Usurper starts off slowly, but quickly picks up momentum as the plot thickens and the story unfolds. There are multiple themes in this fictional novel, not the least of which is terrorism, persecution and indoctrinated loyalties; this story painstakingly illustrates a plan for world domination that requires countless willing and blackmailed participants. The main characters are written with the most depth, while supporting characters have very little in the way of a back story. More internal dialog would enhance the reader's ability to connect with the characters and pull them deeper into the story itself. Some structure and grammatical errors, while few and far between, need to be addressed to ensure a smoothly-flowing story that every reader will be able to enjoy.
Despite the minor issues mentioned, The Usurper is a very fast-paced, political thriller that will keep readers on their toes andoffer some thought-provokingtwists on historic and futurepossibilities in the political arena.
The Usurper by Cliff Ball
Fiction
CreateSpace (July 14, 2010)
ISBN 978-1453702727
e-Book
184 Pages
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