Publisher: Yucca Publishing
Publication date: April 26, 2016
Source: Publisher/author for an honest review
Description:
Film producer Pero Baltazar thought he was taking a Berlin
filming assignment. He needed the work, needed to get back in the saddle after
fighting off a life-threatening experience in East Africa—alShabaab had
attacked his crew, intent on a much larger terrorist attack. Suddenly he finds
himself under orders from his part-time employers at the State Department and the
CIA when he is handed a mysterious package. It’s an assignment he doesn't want.
The problem is, it’s a job contracted by mysterious patrons who are prepared to
kill him if he doesn't deliver.
Pero—now in far too deep—turns to friends, old and new, to
help him unravel the mystery of the package, uncover connections to Nazi
concentration camp gold recently sold by the US Treasury, and thwart the ex–Stasi
chief, now head of a powerful banking group.
In this fast-paced sequel to Murder on Safari, Pero
calls on Mbuno, his friend and East African safari guide, to anticipate the
moves of his enemies as if they were animals—dangerous vermin—who have kidnapped
both the film star and director. Mbuno’s tracking skills may keep them from
getting killed—provided Pero can rope in more help and keep the CIA at bay.
Exhilarating and expertly crafted, The Berlin Package
(Yucca Publishing; April 2016) is a gripping, page-turning thriller set in
post–German reunification Europe.
Praise for Berlin Package
“An explosive radioactive thriller written with
intelligence. . . . The reluctant spy motif works grandly. . . . An extremely
thoughtful and terrifying exposure of the dangers inherent in a nuclear world.”
—Ron Lealos, author of Pashtun and Don’t Mean
Nuthin’
My Take:
The Berlin Package sounded interesting and exciting and even though I hadn't read the previous book, I thought it sounded like a fun read. And for the most part it was a fun read. The reader is introduced to Pero Baltazar on an airplane that is having trouble - and Pero has the information that the pilots need to keep the plane in the air. Lucky for the passengers, right? Right. Pero is just that kind of guy. He is supposed to be a film maker, but he also has some secrets and friends in all the right places.
There are several references to the previous book and much of the necessary information is provided so that I didn't feel at a complete loss while reading Pero's latest adventure. And the adventure is pretty much nonstop. There are spies, some pretty crazy bad guys, rich and powerful friends, and his friends from the previous novel show up in the nick of time.
Pero's side job as part-time agent for the CIA is pretty dangerous work and at times seems a bit far fetched. However, if fast-paced crime solving adventure is the kind of novel you enjoy, I think you might like The Berlin Package. There is seldom a break in the chase or the quest for information, so there is never a dull moment. I wonder if Pero's newly made friends will show up in later adventures? That could make for a fun read.
Pero's side job as part-time agent for the CIA is pretty dangerous work and at times seems a bit far fetched. However, if fast-paced crime solving adventure is the kind of novel you enjoy, I think you might like The Berlin Package. There is seldom a break in the chase or the quest for information, so there is never a dull moment. I wonder if Pero's newly made friends will show up in later adventures? That could make for a fun read.
Author's Bio:
Peter Riva has spent many months over 30 years travelling
throughout Africa and Europe. Much of this time was spent with the legendary
guides for East African hunters and adventurers. He created a TV series in 1995
called Wild Things for Paramount. Passing on the fables, true tales, and
insider knowledge of these last reserves of true wildlife is his passion.
Nonetheless, his job for over forty years has been working as a literary agent.
In his spare time, Riva writes science fiction and African adventure books. He
lives in Gila, New Mexico.
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Will all his "friends" be back for the next book? You bet!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great review.