The Cobra Conspiracy

Roger A. Naylor
iUniverse (2009)
ISBN 9781440162800
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (11/09)

 

Looking at the front cover of this book, one would assume that it is about gangsters or the mob; however, this book covers that and more.

Buck Barnum, a former sports writer, is out of work and finds a job in public relations at a shipyard with a long-time friend. Although Buck is very excited about having a job- he really isn’t sure what his job is. There seems to be some hidden code in what he is about to get into.

The further he gets into his job he realizes that maybe he shouldn’t have taken this job on. He finds that the ship he is to write about is one that is very controversial- an incinerator ship. Since he committed himself to his job and his long-time friend, he doesn’t see a way to back out.

As time goes by, Buck realizes that his life and that of his children are in danger. Often he jumps into situations without thinking first which puts his life on the line. Being the assertive guy he is, he thinks he can beat all odds- but can he?

From the beginning of the book, the author’s descriptions, and language capture the reader for wanting more. Buck is a plain ole’ Joe like the rest of us-we can relate to him, unemployment and jumping in impulsively. We try through this action-packed book to figure out why he “can’t just get it” and realize he is in over his head. The reading was easy, exciting, and the flow between characters and action was very smooth.

It is apparent that the author, Roger A. Naylor, did some great research on the scientific aspects of “The Cobra Conspiracy” and made his characters real.

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