After killing Anisur Salam − the leader of a notorious Islamic terrorist group − the Israeli black ops sniper Staff Sergeant Haddy Abram unknowingly becomes a target of a diabolic Russian oligarch known as X. Apart from wanting Haddy dead, X wanted to annihilate Jerusalem with a nuclear attack. It turns out X also played a huge role in the demise of Haddy’s father. NYPD detective Wolf James can’t get over a woman he met only once a while back while hiking, even though he has a fiancée. After taking down a drug lord, Wolf gets reassigned to Ukraine on a special task. Then, he bumps into his wonder woman, whom he had dubbed his “Snow Queen”. Who was she? Wolf also gets wind of X’s plans. Will he and Haddy be able to stop X’s plans or will they fall victim as X destroys and buries Jerusalem? Get yourself Bruce Farmer’s Blood Sapphire’s Revenge to know how it all goes down.

Bruce Farmer had me hooked on his compelling read, flipping through page after page. Blood Sapphire’s Revenge is just what you should be looking for if you love action-packed, character-driven thrillers laced with an unraveling tale of destiny, revenge, espionage, romance, trauma, agony, evil, secrets, suspense, thrill, and so much more. Bruce hatches the most intriguing plot for this story, loading it with ingenious plot twists. He unfolds the storyline using a sophisticated choice of words, giving the book a professional touch. His tremendously vivid depictions of scenes made the reading experience feel like watching a movie. He uniquely and impressively captures the mood and setting. Bruce wonderfully develops his cast, which featured exciting characters. He outlines their traits and emotions lucidly, making it easy for me to connect with them. Haddy’s agonizing experiences left me heartbroken. I totally understood why she was psychologically burdened.

Blood Sapphire's Revenge by Bruce Farmer is a terrorist thriller plotted just the way a good thriller should be. Israeli Defense Force Staff Sergeant Haddy Abrams is hemmed in from all sides after taking down a dreaded Islamic extremist in Yemen. An enemy known simply as "X" is out to get her. Escaping a suicide bombing is just the beginning of what lies in store for her. Her enemy is determined to destroy Jerusalem using a nuclear weapon and Haddy Abrams will not allow it to happen. She joins forces with Detective Wolf James of the NYC Police department to locate and take out "X" before it is too late, but the odds are stacked against them.

Bruce Farmer spins a spellbinding tale packed with action and is a perfect read for fans of military and terrorist thrillers. The setting is stunningly described and the author strongly develops the hostilities engulfing the regions in which the narrative takes place. The conflicts are deftly handled, with religious and political underpinnings, social classes, and persistent terrorist threats. The characters are not just rock-solid but nuanced, and a sense of mystery is built around the character known as "X" who poses a global threat. Blood Sapphire's Revenge features a female protagonist that readers will adore. The military elements of the novel are meticulously written. It is one of those books I want to see made into a movie. This one is a winner.