Strait of Hormuz Book Description:
An under-the-radar phone call from the U.S. State Department puts Marc Royce once again on assignment–ferreting out rumors of a clandestine operation stretching from Asia to the Mideast. At stake is Iran’s threat to blockade the narrow Strait of Hormuz, cutting off vital shipping routes and escalating global tensions beyond the breaking point.
Under the guise of investigating money laundering via high-end art purchases in Europe, Royce finds himself in Switzerland with only sketchy information, no backup, and without a single weapon other than his wits.
His appointment with a gallery owner in Geneva is a dead end–the man is on the floor with a bullet through his chest. But it turns out Royce does have backup. The Mossad has sent someone to keep an eye on this undercover op, which is of more than casual interest to the Israelis. And it’s someone Royce knows…
About the Author:
Davis Bunn is the award-winning author of numerous national bestsellers with sales totaling more than seven million copies. His work has been published in sixteen languages, and his critical acclaim includes three Christy Awards for excellence in fiction….
Book Details:
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 5, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764211382
ISBN-13: 978-0764211386
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
Retail Price: $14.99
Kindle Edition also available
My Thoughts:
Strait of Hormuz is the third book in the Marc Royce series. Marc is unexpectedly reunited with the love of his life – Kitra – when she heads to Geneva to warn him that his life is in danger. Both Marc and Kitra are hurting due to their failed relationship despite their love for each other, but this will have to be put on hold until the handle the international crisis in which they have found themselves involved.
This story has international espionage, intrigue, and current political/world events written into it. It is also a story of love and faith. Unlike some of the past stories, I did not feel as connected to some of the newly introduced characters as they didn’t feel completely fleshed out/developed, but as always, the vivid details of the places and events drew me into the story.
In some ways this story felt a little more predictable than the previous two books in the series, but there were a few twists along the way that kept me reading even if I could see where it was headed. Once again, Bunn has skillfully woven faith and Christianity into the story so it never feels forced or contrived. His ability to incorporate current events into his stories makes the books more realistic and believable. The struggles of the characters in the book cause readers to relate with individuals on a personal level.
Overall, Strait of Hormuz was a solid book about espionage, faith, and love. While I would recommend this book, it may be a little slow moving for some readers who are looking for a more fast-paced suspense, adventure novel.
Disclosure: I received an ARC Digital copy from the publisher to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. A positive review is not expected nor guaranteed. All opinions are my own.
