HOT POTATO

Hot Potato - It is an award-winning police and military thriller novel.

Hot Potato just in time for a summer read. Written by a retired detective sergeant from Broward County, Florida.

Following is an official OnlineBookClub review of "Hot Potato." The author of the book is Marty Katz.

5 out of 5 stars

?Hot Potato?by Marty Katz is an action-packed novel that skillfully navigates the complexities of global politics, international relations, and espionage. The story takes you on a suspenseful journey filled with deceit, betrayal, bravery, and the pursuit of freedom and peace. At the heart of the story is the protagonist, Mark Schaffer, a seasoned and dedicated police officer who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes operation involving a mysterious ship in Port Everglades. As he fights to uncover the truth behind the ship's activities, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse that has the potential to cause an international crisis and threaten national security. I really liked how Katz depicted Mark in the book. The character was well-developed, relatable, and believable. The author did an excellent job capturing Mark's personality, abilities, and commitment to his work. I also found Katz's portrayal of Sally Anderson to be interesting, as her backstory and resulting actions added some complexity to the story and left me with mixed feelings about her situation. I also appreciated how Katz integrated various entities into the story, including the armed forces such as the military and navy, the police force, the State Department, the FBI, the media, and US and Russian government officials. Each entity and the characters representing them had their own goals and motivations, adding more realism to the story. The book starts slowly with a prologue that offers information on the events following the fall of the Berlin Wall and their subsequent impact on global politics. But soon after, the pace picks up, and Katz's engaging writing style, which balances dialogue, action scenes, and backstories, keeps you invested in the story. Katz?obviously knows his way around port operations and law enforcement, and his knowledge is evident in his realistic portrayal of the novel's environment. I found his description of Port Everglades enjoyable, and I even looked up images to further immerse myself in the story. However, with many moving parts and numerous characters to follow, things can get a bit hectic at times. Nonetheless, this contributes to the fast-evolving plot and excitement of the story. The author should include a glossary of characters in the book for easy reference. I highly recommend?Hot Potato?to anyone who enjoys spy fiction, law enforcement dramas, or political thrillers. The story concludes satisfactorily, effectively resolving the mystery and character arcs, and is thoroughly enjoyable. I couldn't find anything to dislike about this book, so I give it a perfect rating of?5 out of 5 stars.

Available on Amazon.??Hot Potato: a novel: Katz, Marty: 9798857032800: Amazon.com: Books