Stephie Ably-Ranier never expected her vacation-a week in Buenos Aires and a two-week luxury cruise around South America-to turn into such a life-threatening and life-altering experience. Was she a target because she was an analyst for the ultra-secret National Security Agency, or was it because her husband was up to something? Readers will be drawn into this intriguing and amatory story which features a kidnapping, a philandering husband who engages in very risky behavior, threatening stalkers, a stranding on an isolated island, falling in love with the help of penguins, and the passionate and erotic world of the tango. The story unfolds amid the rich background of life in Argentina, Uruguay, the Falklands, Chile, and aboard a cruise ship. A cast of fully-realized characters emerge-some eccentrically funny, some creepy and menacing, some with churning sexual desires, and some with secrets to hide. Closet doors fly open. Stephie finds her life turned upside down as she realizes her marriage is collapsing while a new love is blossoming.
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Well written and enjoyable thriller,
This review is from: Last Passage to Santiago (Paperback)
"Last Passage to Santiago" is written with excellent local detail. It follows an American couple on a dream holiday in South America, but they take a good deal of baggage with them emotionally. The husband is a faithless, unpleasant misogynist, and the wife ... has her own problems.
She works for the NSA, but not as a spy. The author avoids the temptation to glamourise her work, which helps a lot in terms of keeping the book believable. This helps the credibility a good deal. The novel follows a steady progression towards a dramatic event that we know is to come. The author foreshadows this well. The description works to present a clear and interesting picture, and touches of the writer's wit add enjoyment to the novel. The best part, for me, was the vivid depiction of Santiago. Recommended. Sherlock Holmes and the Flying Zombie Death Monkeys
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Thriller Vacation!,
By Cassie Mae (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Passage to Santiago (Paperback)
Last Passage to Santiago by John F. Rooney is a whirlwood of a book! All I can say is WOW. The book is like a magnet that grabs your attention and you cannot put it down.
Stephie and her husband, Ben, go to Buenos Aires and you feel like you are right there with them sightseeing. Her husband is cheating on her while they are on vacation! When Stephanie and her husband split up to do their own thing on vacation--he goes and meets his girlfriend Ann. A little later Stephie confides to Kim, a newfound friend, about her relationship with Ben. People, including a dwarf, are following Stephie and she is aware of it some of the time. Your curiosity gets you throughout the book, wondering who is after her. Following the couples Buenos Aires trip, a cruise ship vacation unfolds with a lot of action. The romantic and sexy tango takes part of the stage as it did on the first trip. Last Passage to Santiago is a smooth read that would make an excellent movie.
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Mr. Rooney scores again,
By ftljim (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Passage to Santiago (Paperback)
As a fan of John Rooney's books, I was elated to get my hands on his newest book. It is exciting and just as readable as his previous writings.
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