1. Strait of Hormuz, Marc Royce Series #3
    Davis Bunn
    Bethany House / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. GreatBooksUnbound
    West Virginia
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    International Intrigue at Its Best!
    November 8, 2013
    GreatBooksUnbound
    West Virginia
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The third installment in Davis Bunn's Marc Royce series, Strait of Hormuz opens with Royce being sent to Switzerland to follow up on a lead, but when he arrives, his lead is dead, a bomb is about to go off, and the woman he cares about walks into the building right before detonation. Readers are dropped straight into the action and hit the ground running as they follow Marc Royce into the fray.

    The sense of urgency established in the first chapter builds by degrees as the reader joins Royce in his pursuit for answers in the midst of political posturing between competing intelligence agencies and rival governments. On this mission, Marc is searching for a missing freighter carrying what is believed to be guidance systems for long-range missiles. U.S. officials fear that the components are headed for Iran, and recent Intel indicates that the Atlantic Coast of the United States may be the target.

    The United States wants to intercept the cargo before it reaches the Strait of Hormuz, the channel of water linking the Persian Gulf with the open ocean, but the ship has gone off the grid. Marc's job is to discover the ship's destination and find the people responsible for its movements before military intervention is necessary.

    Royce's trip to Switzerland was supposed to connect him with the man facilitating the financial transactions for the movement of arms. Instead, it leads him to an ally inside Israel's intelligence agency and an informant with connections to Iran. These unlikely allies work together to prevent a serious international incident and, in the process, find they have more in common than they ever imagined. Trapped inside a world that would divide them by geography, politics, and culture, these patriots transcend those arbitrary barriers to form a cohesive team.

    This unique collaboration allows them to find answers to the questions their governments aren't asking and puts them all on the front lines of a deadly assault aimed at America's strongest ally in the Middle East. Tension mounts as the team is forced to work against time and outside official governmental parameters to stop a biochemical attack on Israel and to apprehend the man responsible for its implementation.

    Davis Bunn's skill at weaving faith and integrity into the fictional world of covert ops without sacrificing the adventure and intrigue inherent to the genre is unparalleled. Fans of Bourne and Bond could easily identify with Marc Royce's world and would, no doubt, come to respect a man who values progress over politics and pursues justice rather than glory. Royce's keen intellect, combat skills, and decisive command make him an admirable warrior while his sincerity and compassion make him an attractive hero. This combination accounts for the character's overall appeal to both male and female readers.

    Also appealing is the view of the world we see through Marc Royce's eyes. This series depicts more than the age-old conflict of nation rising against nation. It casts a vision for a world where leadership is defined by sacrifice, unity is prized over power, and peace is found in rising above national differences. In Strait of Hormuz, Davis Bunn offers readers a model of hope for a world in turmoil and a picture of warrior who perseveres in spite of the obstacles.

    I highly recommend this book and the other books in the Marc Royce series.

    *I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

    ~Vickie Price Taylor
  2. GrandaddyA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Marc Royce – A Man of Faith and Action
    November 7, 2013
    GrandaddyA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I read my first Davis Bunn book in 2000. I was hooked. As I read Lion of Babylon and Rare Earth, the first two books in the Marc Royce series, I found it difficult to wait for the next book to be released. Although Strait of Hormuz is billed as the final book in this series, I would welcome additional installments of exciting adventure with Marc Royce and Kitra Korban. Davis Bunn has an awesome knack for painting word pictures. As the action unfolds in each of his books, he makes it so easy to visualize what is taking place. It is easy to see that he has spent a lot of time researching the details. Strait of Hormuz is chocked full of suspense, international intrigue, strategy, extremely high stakes, and a faith that won't give up.

    I love the way Davis Bunn brings Christian faith into the interaction of individuals of various nationalities as they come together in worship and prayer. Faith plays a very vital role for Marc and Kitra throughout the course of events. It is an integral part of who he is, not just a safety net when trouble rears its ugly head. Combined with his training, skills, knowledge, and experience, Marc's faith helps him keep his perspective and sort out the real issues. Christians are often displayed as wimps but that's not who Marc is. He is very much a man of action. The book has lots of action and keeps the reader on edge just waiting to see what will happen next: explosions, car chases, attacks, fights, numerous threats, and romance. I highly recommend this book.

    I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
  3. Russ in Arlington
    Arlington, WA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Hold on to your hat, Action and Thrills Ahead
    November 3, 2013
    Russ in Arlington
    Arlington, WA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Marc Royce is off on another action packed, suspenseful, thrill ride. Wow, what a treat. The Strait of Hormuz is the blockbusting third book of Davis Bunn's, critically acclaimed, Trilogy that started with Lion of Babylon and then Rare Earth.

    The action starts on the first page and I was hooked, I had a difficult time putting it down. The story opens with Marc in Geneva on an important and dangerous mission for Ambassador Walton who believes that America's Intelligence has been compromised. Royce arrives to find his contact has been killed and he has walked into a deadly trap from which he must rescue a woman he had once loved and broken up with. Royce and Kitra Korban must work together to prevent terrorists from starting a World War that could destroy the United States and Israel. Authors who are able to develop characters who feel like real people that you might know well, are rare, and the ability to imbue those characters with Christian values is even more rarely found. Davis Bunn has an abundance of talent and is able to write these characters and packed action scenes that are incredibly realistic and engaging, keeping his reader on the edge of his seat for the whole ride.

    If you like action packed, adventure, and suspense, you'll love this whole series and especially The Strait of Hormuz. These books can be read by themselves but the real gem is in reading all three in order because you'll get to know the characters and understand their history. Marc Royce is the hero America needs and Kitra Korban is the "girl next door" only with more complexity and interest. Bunn creates characters and stories that are so real you feel like you're right there and these are people you know. I always look forward to Davis Bunn's next book because he has been right at the top of my list of favorite authors since I discovered his work more than 20 years ago. This book and this series is a great way to discover this talented author for yourself, and if this is your first discovery of him, you'll have a lot of really good books to read while he's writing the next one. I hope the next book(s) have more of Marc Royce and or Kitra Korban.

    I was generously provided a copy of this book by the publishers in exchange for my honest review. I loved it, I hope you will too.
  4. Kristine Morgan
    Littlefork MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Marc Royce is back and better than ever!
    November 2, 2013
    Kristine Morgan
    Littlefork MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I fell in love with Marc Royce in Lion of Babylon, the first book in the Marc Royce trilogy. Marc is one of those characters that sticks with you long after you finish the book. He and Kitra Korban met in the second book, Rare Earth. They fell in love, but have apparently decided their lives are too diverse for love to survive. Now in the opening pages of Strait Of Hormuz they are reunited by danger. Will they follow their hearts, or will they again decide to be noble and sacrifice all?

    Don't start reading Strait Of Hormuz until you have sufficient time to enjoy, because you won't want to put it down.My only regret is that this is the last Marc Royce book.

    I received this book from Bethany House publisher in exchange for my honest review.
  5. TMHunt
    Ashland, Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Strait of Hormuz is fast paced and faith-full!
    November 2, 2013
    TMHunt
    Ashland, Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Marc Royce hits the floor running in this Davis Bunn super suspense novel. From the opening pages to the final words you will find yourself on the edge of your seat, wondering where the next turn will take you. The characters maintain their integrity from previous stories, but even if this is your first encounter with the Royce stories (Lion of Babylon and Rare Earth) you will not feel any gaps or holes because the author does an excellent job of filling in the gaps without spending needless time in backstory or jumping from the present to the past.

    The characters have a depth that makes them quite real. As is typical of Bunn's writing, they grow as they face their issues and questions. And while faith is an obvious theme and thread that runs through the story, it is certainly not "crammed down your throat" or preachy. Topics of past hurt along with questions of trust for the future are dealt with in gentle wooing ways that may find you questioning your own faith journey and growing with Marc, Kitra, and Rhana.

    Strait of Hormuz is a story that could be ripped from the pages of current newspapers around the world. Throughout it you will not only be entertained, but educated on a culture that is mysterious and dangerous--and one that it would behoove us to know more about.

    When I put down the last Marc Royce novel, I could hardly wait until the next one was available. I dove into this story and was certainly not disappointed. The fast pace hooked from the very beginning. As it was coming to a close, I found myself slowing down because I just didn't want it to end.

    I highly recommend Strait of Hormuz and give it as many stars as I can...and then some!

    I was given a copy of the this book by the publisher, Bethany House, in return for an honest review.
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