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Reviewed by Paul Johnson for Readers' Favorite
A Touch of Deceit by Gary Ponzo is an excellent action & adventure story that will keep the reader turning the pages. Nick Bracco of the FBI is part of the agency's counter terrorism team. Onceagain faced with an old nemesis, he is quickly drawn into a familiar role, only this time he is trying to prevent Kurd militants from completing a devastating terror mission within the United States. Fifty explosions kill innocent Americans, one explosion in each state, but that is only the opening strike in a devastating plot. When Nick’s brother is kidnapped by the terrorist, Nick realizes he needs help. To get it done, he recruits his cousin, Tommy Bracco, a local mob member, to help with the case. Soon the mob gets very actively involved. Things get interesting very quickly.
I can highly recommend this book. This is a terrific story and well worth the read. The characters are straightforward. The dialogue is great and the plot is tight. The action scenes are excellent and very realistic. The cast of characters is outstanding, from Nick’s partner to the president of the USA to the other FBI agents and of course, the Mafia soldiers. The story has nice surprises both good and bad.
The author has created a wonderful story, and crafted an adventure thriller with many twists and turns and a satisfying ending. He skillfully weaves a story where the Mafia culture blends with the FBI as they try to overcome major differences of philosophy to work together to solve a deadly terrorist plot.
The story is packed with fast-paced action along with a mixture of contemporary issues, and a touch of humor as well. Excellent.
