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A Terrorist or Patriot

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I believe this story happened and I believe the writer has been in some sort of intelligence service. Cobblers, shoes, dead babies and etc.: I know for a fact these are terms used by a intel agency. The story is very well written, and it's believable. His descriptions make you want to visit Buenos Aries. Roberts laid out a fast moving well thought out plot. I liked his terms like, 'a policy of night and fog.' The pyrotechnics in the Andes was so realistic that I could actually see it. What really struck me was the part about the interrupters during the ride to the airport. As far as I know this problem has never been address before in another book. I like William wondered how many times has this happened before, and will it happen again?
I highly recommend this book to any one.
Buy it You'll love it!
I went to his home page, which was hard to find. ... There I saw where his next novel will be released in December. Can't wait to get it. I love the name "Bona fides, Lies & Spies"

Normally, I wouldn't review fiction. I'm more comfortable reviewing computer books. However, I thought I'd give it a go after reading a book called "A Terrorist or Patriot" by Martin Roberts.

I really had no expectations when I began reading it. It looked like something to keep me occupied for a few hours while my car was being serviced. In fact, the cover looked like a romance book but I figured what the hell and began killing time.

Well, I read...and read...and read...and didn't want to quit reading it. I got hooked pretty quickly. When my car was ready, I wound up taking this book home from the Zippy Lube (sorry guys, I'll bring it back!).

I don't know a lot about Argentina, its politics or even much of its recent history. But I got the feeling that this Martin Roberts guy who wrote this book did. He wrote it like he actually lived there or was there when all the events in the book were taking place. It was easy to imagine the Argentine secret police/Army enforcers chasing him through the streets of Buenos Aires. It was an interesting look at one man's fight against a corrupt system which is something all too common these days of shadow governments here in the United States.

Roberts did a more than decent job of weaving the plot so that the reader is kept guessing but doesn't feel like an idiot at the end of the book. The characters are identifiable and draw the reader into their struggles.

I finished the book the day I began it. Once I had started it, I just had to finish it that same day.

Also, I looked at the guy's Web site. His picture looks like Leon Redbone. I don't know whether he can sing or not but he writes entertaining fiction. My only gripe is that I wished it would have contained more history about Argentina but that's a minor point and really doesn't detract from the book's purpose.

In summary, a quick read, a fun read and at times a compelling read. The book is entertaining and that's what fiction is for so I give it 5 stars. It kept me entertained and I recommend it highly.

Roberts kept me on the edge of my seat, from the first page to the last. When's the next one coming out?

In these times of terrorism, what would drive someone to take matters into their own hands? Timely and well-written insider's glimpse of the Argentinian government, its affect on one man, his family, values and decisions. This great read includes beautifully written descriptions of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas as well as lessons in the dark art of espionage. A book that will capture your interest on page 1 and hold it until the end leaving you with many questions: Could this happen in America? How would you respond to a crisis? How far would you be willing to go to avenge your family? Would you take on a government? Would you consider yourself a terrorist or a patriot?