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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
When Jack O’Hare, a case officer in the Australian Security Services assigned to the Middle East “B” Section, is asked to vet Serwan Askari, a Lebanese cab driver in Sydney, he immediately senses something big is about to blow up. Except, he has no idea how big. Before O’Hare can figure out Askari, who is also an alleged drug dealer suspected of funding a terror group back home, two more names pop up on his radar. First is Barrak, an ex-Lebanese militia member hiding in Sydney. Then there is Oculus, a clandestine American operative, who has landed in Sydney and seems to be onto something. Hellbent on sorting out the developing mess of intelligence on his turf, O’Hare is pulled into a dangerous web of espionage involving the CIA, the Defense Clandestine Service, the Hazor Unit 910, a notorious Lebanese militia, and top European intelligence agencies. With his life and those of his loved ones on the line, will O’Hare be among the few left standing when the dust settles? Find out in FX Holden’s Fiasco.
This white-knuckle page-turner will grab you by the scruff of your neck, propel you forward, and won’t loosen its grip until the final word. Weaving an ingenious plot, Holden introduced me to an exciting dynamic cast, treating me to edge-of-the-seat suspense, spellbinding cliffhangers, and jaw-dropping plot twists. The cinematic depictions brought the scenes to life on the pages. The third-person perspective, accompanied by witty, introspective commentary and well-placed references to pop culture, made me feel like I was watching a Hollywood spy thriller. Holden has a knack for making the scenes tremendously dramatic, highlighting the humor in the story. I got swept up in a whirlwind of stakeouts, break-ins, surveillance, abductions, blackmail, and more. I relished the sharp, lively conversations, filled with banter, sarcasm, and wit. These gave depth to the characters’ conflicts, intricate emotions, and complex traits. FX Holden’s Fiasco is a must-read for fans of spy novels blended with high-stakes drama, slow-burning tension, adventure, humor, and thrills.