Reviews of Dereliction of Duty, a novel
Dereliction of Duty
By Jon Renaud
Foxx Group Publishing
2010
Review by Susan Hilliard, Writing Resource Inc.
Novel: Dereliction of Duty
Author: Jon Renaud
This was a brilliantly written piece of fiction, action, and suspense that kept
me glued to the pages from beginning to end! This novel had me wondering if
this story was real instead of a piece of fiction and that’s a true sign of
great mastery in the art of writing.
The flow of the story was laid out in a manner that was so easy to read and
understand both the storyline and the parts each character played. The
storyline lead you to truly care about the main character and hooked into the
story. That’s another trait of a well-written book. It makes you feel like
you’re part of the action!
To put it into one sentence;
“Dereliction of Duty grabs readers at page one and doesn’t let go until you hit
the end!”
Lessons learned in life from this;
“Never give up no matter how high the odds are against you or how fierce your
component.”
I loved this novel and I would recommend it to any audience to read, except
children.
Reviewed by Angie Mangino
Former book reviewer at Inscriptions Magazine, currently works as a freelance writer and reviewer. http://www.angiemangino.com
Rating: 5 stars
This novel, which follows Special Agent Thomas Fox of the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Unit, known as CID, has enough parallels to recent news stories to be a compelling and realistic page-turner.
The CID began during the Vietnam War to conduct criminal investigations for the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. CID’s mission expanded to include Defense Logistic Security, protection of senior defense personnel and more currently, conduction of Anti-Terrorism Operations.
Fox receives the Bronze Star for his exceptionally meritorious service as Special Agent In Charge in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the ceremony, Colonel Coach covertly recruits Fox for a Counter Terrorism Task Force to take the fight to the terrorists. For security reasons Fox’s assignment is so deeply classified, only his senior partner, Special Agent Scott Cummings, knows the missions and operations assigned to Fox.
“Do What Has To Be Done,” the motto of the CID, is the code of Fox’s life in following orders, but when things go wrong and it’s Fox who is set up to take the fall, Fox continues to follow the motto to take down those high in government who are responsible.
Renaud’s well-written story submerges the reader into Fox’s
life, making the reader not want to end the relationship. Fortunately, at
the end of this compelling novel, there is announcement of the 2011 release of Return
To Duty, its sequel.
Review by Norman Wilson
Author
The Shaman's Quest
http://www.shamanicmysteries.com/
Jon Renaud's Dereliction of Duty, (Foxx Group Publishing, 2010) despite its slow start, soon becomes an excitement generated by the author's own experiences as he plunges his main character, CID Agent, Thomas Fox into the terror filled terrain of Iraq to the corrupt power mongers of Congress. True to his own military background and training, Renaud delivers his storyline with a sharp style one would expect from a former CID agent. Unlike some of the Hollywood film versions of our military, Dereliction of Duty is not filled with a plethora of the "f" word. It is remarkably absent and demonstrates Renaud's skill at characterization and relevant dialogue. One final note, Renaud is donating a portion of the sales proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Review by William D. Sample
Author
Prelude to Danger
"The
reader needs to be prepared to take many deep breaths while reading this
suspenseful thrilling action novel. Author Renaud carefully directs you into
Agent Fox's unique character and suddenly, the reader is also dodging fifty
caliber bullets along with Fox. Mr. Renaud has a talent for keeping you
on edge through each chapter and not letting up while the reader is easily
enticed to read more. This is a terrific novel! Great
Job...Jon!" William D.
Sample, Author of Prelude to Danger.
