REVIEW: Island Inferno by Chuck Holton
Island Inferno by Chuck Holton
Chuck served four years in the Elite 75th Ranger Regiment–the same unit profiled in the movie “Black Hawk Down.” Chuck saw combat in Panama in 1989. After leaving active duty, Chuck flew helicopters in the Wisconsin National Guard while attending the University of Wisconsin.
In 2004, after ten years as a stockbroker, Chuck left that profession to pursue full-time writing. At the same time, he began working as the “Adventure Correspondent” for CBN.
He is the author of five books, including A More Elite Soldier, Bulletproof, and
Allah’s Fire, the first of three books in the Task Force Valor series.
Today, Chuck, Connie, and their five children live on a farm in Appalachia, where Chuck now pursues his varied interests of farming, writing, adventure travel and public speaking, among other things.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A DEADLY EXPLOSION
A new specialty explosive is on the black market: ITEB looks like water, but when it’s exposed to air, the effects are lethal! The United States government is frantic to keep it from our shores. Staff Sergeant Euripides “Rip” Rubio knows how destructive ITEB can be. He has already risked his life to thwart a horrific terrorist plot involving the chemical. Now Task Force Valor heads to Panama, on the trail of an arms dealer who plans to use ITEB to make a killing…literally.
AN ADVENTURE ABROAD
Fernanda Lerida is a University of Florida grad student who jumps at the chance to join a biological expedition to a mysterious former prison island. But the snakes, bugs, and crocodiles are soon the least of her worries as the group stumbles upon something they were not meant to see. To Make matters worse, Fernanda soon finds herself alone and being pursued by an unseen foe.
A RISKY RESCUE
When Rip’s path collides with Fernanda’s, they find themselves caught in the midst of a brutal turf war. Can they use the chaos to their advantage, or will one false step set the entire island ablaze?
“Island Infernois a boy-meets-girl story. But in Chuck Holton’s world, boy meets girl in the middle of a jungle at 25mph. hanging under a parachute with an assault rifle strapped across his chest. You’d better plan on reading this in one sitting. And once you’re done, you’d better give yourself time for your pulse to calm down.”
—-TOM MORRISEY, Author of Deep Blue, and Dark Fathom
REVIEW:
Though I’m only a third into the book, I can tell Island Inferno is a fast-paced, adventure-filled read with multiple characters and plots destined for an exciting collision. Not only will this book appeal to plot driven adventure lovers, but those seeking deeper characterization than your typical terrorist novel with enjoy Island Inferno as well.
It took me a while to understand all the technical jargon (Holton has a handy glossary of terms) and get aquainted with the eclectic cast, but that could be because I’m trying to read this book while driving cross country with a noisy car load of kids, movies, video games and a dog. For me it’s a read that requires a quiet spot to concentrate on all the army and tactical things going on. But it will be well worth it when I do find that quiet place or learn to block out all the noise.
So if you’re looking for a great book both you and your husband will enjoy. I think this is it!
