Blood Sapphire's Revenge

By: Bruce Farmer

Narrated by: Dr. Bruce Farmer

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Dive into the heart-pounding world of "Blood Sapphire's Revenge," where the stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and every minute brims with adrenaline-fueled action. Author, Dr. Bruce Farmer delivers a tour de force military thriller that rivals the best of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher.

Meet Haddy Abrams, a fearless warrior whose resolve is matched only by her inner demons. After a daring sniper shot in the treacherous Hadhramaut Mountains of Yemen, Haddy becomes the target of a nefarious Eastern European oligarch known only as “X.” Surviving an assassination attempt only fuels her determination to bring justice to those who seek to destroy her world. But as she battles her personal demons, she's haunted by a mysterious man from her past, a man who seems more like a ghost than a memory.

Meanwhile, halfway across the world, New York City detective Wolf James is thrust into a covert operation in Ukraine, his dreams haunted by the enigmatic dark-eyed woman he once glimpsed atop Mount Rainier. As Wolf grapples with his own demons, he finds himself face-to-face with the woman of his dreams, joining forces with her without hesitation.

Against a backdrop of global intrigue and impending doom, Haddy and Wolf embark on a perilous journey to save the world from Armageddon. Dr. Farmer weaves a complex web of secrets, twists, and heart-stopping moments, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats until the final tick. "Blood Sapphire's Revenge" is a character-driven masterpiece that explores the depths of human resilience and the power of redemption, leaving listeners breathless and begging for more.

©2021 Bruce Farmer (P)2021 Epigraph

Very Intense Listen and Read

This seems like the perfect kind of book to share on International Women's Day, because it features a strong independent woman who is unlikeable and doesn't give a d**n. She is not fitting into your stupid boxes, and that is okay!

This book was very well written, and the characters were very well developed. Overall it was thrilling, edge-of-your seat action that kept the book moving, and the world the characters lived in didn't feature a dull moment. But it wasn't really my cup of tea. If I'd been a little more careful reading the blurb, I'd have realized that, but apparently I overlooked the military part of "military thriller." I know how ever that there are tons of people who LOVE this. My own dad, if he were a reader, would read this in a day. If the author can get a movie deal, my dad would watch this for a week straight.

I have found a love for domestic and crime thrillers in the past year, but I'm really not into war and high action/fighting books. And this book helped confirm that for me. But if you are into those, this is a really great one. It is full of action, strong female leads, and nihilistic flavor. I have a hard time with that because of my own nihilistic tendencies and this hit on some triggers I'm not comfortable dwelling in. I can handle them in passing, but really digging in is rough for me.

Those who love military and action thrillers will love this book. If you love Jack Reacher or Jason Bourne, this is your kind of book. But this has some serious triggers, and they hit you right off the bat. Both of the main characters deal with some serious issues, so check your triggers and make sure you're in the right headspace to proceed.

The narrator added an extra layer to the story that I think would be lacking in the traditional reading of it. The emotions delivered in a way that you might not interpret them yourselves. Some of them delivered nearly deadpan, when you might interpret them differently. I enjoyed the performance quite a lot.

Content Warnings: Suicidal Ideation/Intention, Adult Situations, Harsh/Adult Language, War, Violence, Religious Ideation, Nihilism, and More