From one of the popular co-authors of the Left Behind series, comes the dramatic novel The Last Operative by Jerry B. Jenkins. The book was riveting for the first 2/3, but the ending and denouement were somewhat mediocre.
Jordan Kirkwood has worked for the NSA as a special operative under deep cover for the past two decades. His career has taken a toll on his family. His wife Rosemary has been patient, but he is almost a stranger to his children. As part of his plan to begin making up for his neglect, Jordan arranges to meet Rosemary in London to show her Europe.
At the last minute, he is sent to Germany on a seemingly menial mission, and as he is about to fly out to meet Rosemary, he is asked to have a clandestine meeting with a superior, Stanley Stuart. During that meeting, Jordan learns a secret so dark about a threat to the United States, it leaves him stunned. Eager to meet his wife, Jordan arrives at Heathrow Airport in time to see her shot to death along with a male passenger who bears a resemblance to Jordan. Soon after that, Jordan learns Stanley Stuart is dead, an apparent victim of suicide.
With the fate of the U. S. in his hands and very few people he can trust, Jordan must try to unravel the mystery of the threat to America and his wife's death. Unfortunately it is no surprise when his old love Cydya shows up, because hints about their past relationship have been too liberally woven into the story. Although the book is a an exciting spy thriller, the ending does not live up to the suspenseful build up, and the story after the story is an unnecessary and almost awkward addition.
His patriotism, faith and sense of honor make Jordan Kirkwood a worthy hero in Jerry B. Jenkins' The Last Operative.
Jerry B. Jenkins has several ties to Nashville including appearances at local booksignings.
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