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Set against the backdrop of the Nation’s Capital and the political heartbeat of America, Blowback by Eric James Fullilove is a thrilling and fast-paced adventure read. The protagonist, Richard Whelan has it all. He’s a Harvard Grad and is the National Security Advisor to the President. He’s living large in the national’s capital, has a nice ride and a trophy lady on his arm…oh did I mention that she was white? So what could go wrong? Everything when he’s picked up for Driving While Black and framed for a murder as well as various security breaches that he didn’t commit. Whelan’s, high-powered friend, a Black Female(of course), Bettina, comes to the rescue to help him out of the demise that he faces. Bettina must help keep him alive and safe in order to stop a nuclear detonation that someone is hell-bent on setting off.

Blowback is a well-written and believable novel that’s spookily scary as it rings true of real life events going on in the world today. Fullilove appears to have a background in the story he writes, and, if not, he has done a superb job researching the topics for the storyline. The narration is tight and taut, the plot line complex, intriguing and thrilling. My only disappointment with the book was that the non-stop action took away from character development; Blowback is definitely a plot-driven book. That aside Blowback is a page-turner. This is a one-night, do not-put-it-down read. If you like books that involve governmental conspiracy, betrayal, and cover-ups then add Blowback by Eric James Fullilove to your to read list.

Reviewed by Yasmin
APOOO BookClub

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