Book Review - the Usurper by Cliff Ball

[Cliff Ball]

The Book review done by Nurture Your Books.com

“A cold-blooded, Clancy-esque political thriller; The Usurper is sure to entertain.”

As decades of meticulous scheming and planning finally come together, the KGB, an under-appreciated threat, takes the final steps towards the
ultimate coup. The terrorist faction exploits idealistic volunteers to
do some of the dirty work and utilizes educated individuals, in
positions of power, who are more than willing to die for their belief in
ultimate control by the government. When a mixed group of terrorists
and extremists spend years training for the eventual downfall of the
western world, collateral damage and the loss of life isn’t given
consideration.

The Usurper starts off slowly, but quickly picks up momentum as the plot thickens and the story unfolds. There are multiple themes in this fictional novel, not the
least of which is terrorism, persecution and indoctrinated loyalties;
this story painstakingly illustrates a plan for world domination that
requires countless willing and blackmailed participants. The main
characters are written with the most depth, while supporting characters
have very little in the way of a back story. More internal dialog would
enhance the reader’s ability to connect with the characters and pull
them deeper into the story itself. Some structure and grammatical
errors, while few and far between, need to be addressed to ensure a
smoothly-flowing story that every reader will be able to enjoy.

Despite the minor issues mentioned, The Usurper is a very fast-paced, political thriller that will keep readers on their toes and offer some thought-provoking twists on historic and
future possibilities in the political arena.

Can be bought as a paperback, also available on the Nook, Kindle, Apple, Sony, and Kobo e-readers