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David Avivi #6
The Dreadful Renegade
Terror conspiracy involving advanced nuclear weapons sends international security agencies on a breathtaking manhunt.
A breach of security leads to the removal of highly sensitive information by a renegade American citizen from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where the most advanced nuclear weapons for the US arsenal are developed. A manhunt is initiated, encompassing three continents, numerous security agencies, international intelligence services and even an anti-American faction of the Pakistani government.
˃˃˃ A realistic and absorbing thriller that will leave you sleepless for nights, until its surprising end.The Dreadful Renegade is an ultra convincing thriller, based on real knowledge and experience that brings a shocking inside look on some of the agencies entrusted with protecting our way of life. It presents the reader with the harsh and threatening reality, that no one, not even our best allies, cares enough about our security.
David Z. Charles is the pen name of a renowned scientist who worked for the Israel Atomic Energy Commission for over 35 years, and has been active in the research and development of advanced analytical chemistry methods. He has also been involved as an expert in international affairs. In this fictional novel, he brings forth his knowledge of nuclear science, combined with his creative and captivating imagination.
The Dreadful Renegade follows The Dreadful Alchemist and precedes The Dreadful Patriot, another page-turning thriller by Charles Z. David.
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Published December 3, 2015
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September 27, 2019
Contemporary issues woven into a blistering thriller!
Israeli author ‘Charlie Wolfe’ has as much mystery about his moniker as he does in his fine novels. We learn that ‘Charles Z. David’ is the pen name of a renowned nuclear scientist working for the Israeli Atomic Energy Commission and has written four scientific books, many articles in scientific journals, and has participated in international scientific conferences. His background certainly enhances his mystery thrillers!
This novel is Book 2 of Charlie’s series – Techno Thriller, Mystery & Suspense – and is every bit as fine as the others in the set. As is the author’s practice, a Prologue establishes the mood and scene of the tale that will follow: ‘The large, innocent-looking suitcase was pushed slowly on its four wheels by an elegantly dressed young woman whose bulging belly announced to the whole world tat she was carrying a baby, or perhaps twins. Gentlemen who offered to her were repelled by a fierce look and those bold enough to try and actually take hold of the suitcase handle were shooed away by a loud hissing sound emitted through thin lips enclosing her mouth…If radiation detectors had been mounted in the elevator, they would be chirping like crazy with flashing lights…’ The intensity of this moment persists as the story unfolds.
The author provides a fine synopsis to entice potential readers – ‘Two immigrants seek vengeance. An ambitious intelligence officer And an evil plan to change the world… Nagib and Alia, two immigrants who have become citizens of the United States, turn their back on the country which accepted them with open arms and betray it. In order to carry out their plan, they hook up with a Pakistani intelligence officer and plan an attack of highest proportion on the US and on its ally, Israel. When international intelligence bureaus begin to get wind of the plan, Israeli Mossad Agent, David Avivi, is called in. The clock is ticking as Avivi tries to find the terrorists. Is he too late?’
Beautifully developed characters and frighteningly credible situations are the mark of a fine writer whose concepts and credentials create terrifying stories, beautifully sculpted and fascinating, and suggest that a screenplay adaptations would create excellent films… Highly recommended.
Israeli author ‘Charlie Wolfe’ has as much mystery about his moniker as he does in his fine novels. We learn that ‘Charles Z. David’ is the pen name of a renowned nuclear scientist working for the Israeli Atomic Energy Commission and has written four scientific books, many articles in scientific journals, and has participated in international scientific conferences. His background certainly enhances his mystery thrillers!
This novel is Book 2 of Charlie’s series – Techno Thriller, Mystery & Suspense – and is every bit as fine as the others in the set. As is the author’s practice, a Prologue establishes the mood and scene of the tale that will follow: ‘The large, innocent-looking suitcase was pushed slowly on its four wheels by an elegantly dressed young woman whose bulging belly announced to the whole world tat she was carrying a baby, or perhaps twins. Gentlemen who offered to her were repelled by a fierce look and those bold enough to try and actually take hold of the suitcase handle were shooed away by a loud hissing sound emitted through thin lips enclosing her mouth…If radiation detectors had been mounted in the elevator, they would be chirping like crazy with flashing lights…’ The intensity of this moment persists as the story unfolds.
The author provides a fine synopsis to entice potential readers – ‘Two immigrants seek vengeance. An ambitious intelligence officer And an evil plan to change the world… Nagib and Alia, two immigrants who have become citizens of the United States, turn their back on the country which accepted them with open arms and betray it. In order to carry out their plan, they hook up with a Pakistani intelligence officer and plan an attack of highest proportion on the US and on its ally, Israel. When international intelligence bureaus begin to get wind of the plan, Israeli Mossad Agent, David Avivi, is called in. The clock is ticking as Avivi tries to find the terrorists. Is he too late?’
Beautifully developed characters and frighteningly credible situations are the mark of a fine writer whose concepts and credentials create terrifying stories, beautifully sculpted and fascinating, and suggest that a screenplay adaptations would create excellent films… Highly recommended.
December 18, 2020
Book 6 in the series was a bit disappointed not as good as the previous 5 books but that is my opinion
March 9, 2016
I have to say, I really enjoyed this book. The story had me so involved, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I thought the writing was really good and he kept the story going quickly, but with more then enough time to figure out what was going on. This story is pretty realistic and I do feel like it could happen someday. Everyone thinks that the FBI and other agencies are bulletproof and that no one will get one on them, but it really could happen and this book gives a good example. The thought of someone stealing classified info about our nuclear weapons is actually really scary. The manhunt that ensues afterwards is really cool! I think this is a good read!
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March 6, 2016
Praise Charles Z. David in another gripping thriller. The realistic scenario and the imminent threat that such a situation could develop is compelling.
It is a bit slow paced and has a lot of scientific facts and explanations. Reading this book could be compared with someone reading Jules Verne when his books first appeared.
There are some terrifying things, like when I read The Dreadful Alchemist and a few weeks later was the terrorist attack in France.
With all the technology available it is fathomable that it could happen.
Note: I received and ARC free for review purposes.
It is a bit slow paced and has a lot of scientific facts and explanations. Reading this book could be compared with someone reading Jules Verne when his books first appeared.
There are some terrifying things, like when I read The Dreadful Alchemist and a few weeks later was the terrorist attack in France.
With all the technology available it is fathomable that it could happen.
Note: I received and ARC free for review purposes.
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February 10, 2016
Good idea, poor writing.
After reading his first book and finding the writing sophomoric at best I decided to give this one a try to see if the writing had mproved. It didn't. If you want to be bored to death tryingbto find the story among a lot of inane descriptions then try to read this book.
After reading his first book and finding the writing sophomoric at best I decided to give this one a try to see if the writing had mproved. It didn't. If you want to be bored to death tryingbto find the story among a lot of inane descriptions then try to read this book.
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