amothersmusings1's review
5.0
"Appointment With ISIL" written by American author Joe Giordano is an excellent, fast paced international contemporary thriller that i thoroughly enjoyed and kept me up well past my bedtime so keen I was to finish it. If you like gritty intriguing thrillers involving the FBI, Russian/Italian mobs or Islamic Terrorists you will absolutely love this book without a doubt.
The author has written a very cleverly plotted book with layer upon layer of interesting connecting storylines that you can see has been professionally researched - with outstanding vivid descriptions and imagery of the many international locations - this is a book not to be overlooked.
The first chapter is both tearful and terrifying - depicting a horrific atrocity that interweaved later in the book seamlessly. The secret dealings and liaisons that occurred between countries and their factions is a frightening realisation that could easily keep you awake at night. Joe Giordano has captured this brilliantly and from the first page i was hooked by the tense thrilling storyline.
The main protagonist 'Anthony Provati' is a great likeable character that I was quite taken with. Not over the top, but brave, intelligent and laid back but with a uncontrollable penchant for women - will his roving eye be a step too far this time?? Written mostly in first person it's good to hear Anthony's feelings and emotions direct and how he decides to deal with the increasing problems first hand.
I can very well see this as a big blockbuster movie, the remarkable characters are all fabulous, the bad guys are true believable baddies and the good guys the heroes. All in all a very entertaining novel that I expect to do very well and be highly popular - I do hope to see Anthony Provati again and would definitely read more in the future by this intelligent and talented author.
The author has written a very cleverly plotted book with layer upon layer of interesting connecting storylines that you can see has been professionally researched - with outstanding vivid descriptions and imagery of the many international locations - this is a book not to be overlooked.
The first chapter is both tearful and terrifying - depicting a horrific atrocity that interweaved later in the book seamlessly. The secret dealings and liaisons that occurred between countries and their factions is a frightening realisation that could easily keep you awake at night. Joe Giordano has captured this brilliantly and from the first page i was hooked by the tense thrilling storyline.
The main protagonist 'Anthony Provati' is a great likeable character that I was quite taken with. Not over the top, but brave, intelligent and laid back but with a uncontrollable penchant for women - will his roving eye be a step too far this time?? Written mostly in first person it's good to hear Anthony's feelings and emotions direct and how he decides to deal with the increasing problems first hand.
I can very well see this as a big blockbuster movie, the remarkable characters are all fabulous, the bad guys are true believable baddies and the good guys the heroes. All in all a very entertaining novel that I expect to do very well and be highly popular - I do hope to see Anthony Provati again and would definitely read more in the future by this intelligent and talented author.
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