This is the thriller you’ll never forget. You’ll be drawn into a labyrinth of ruthless manipulation – into the world of Oswald Bardolf. Set within the easily understood future, Bardolf falls prey to Lundetto, a powerful and corrupt politician. At stake is the World Presidency. Lundetto wants it and no price is too high. “Vengeance of an Evil Man” drags in the innocent and guilty; the strong and weak; the greedy and generous. All have their lives changed – some die. There can only be one winner.
Received as a Christmas present from a friend. Love a good thriller and this one was beautifully written with a dark and compelling main character put in fun and creative situations. Highly recommended - if only to help bring out your inner Bardolf :-)
Despicable characters, an intricate plot and lively descriptions compel the reader to uncover the ending of the Vengeance of an Evil Man.” Many times, I held my breath as I followed the weak and powerful characters under the spell of Oswald Bardolf as he creates chaos and terror to those who cross him. Don’t mess with him in his quest to bring down the power-hungry Chancellor Lundetto. The book holds your interest with many twists and turns and finally revealing the surprise outcome. Thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to see a movie made from this exciting action-packed novel.
Oh my, I don't EVER want to get on Oswald Bardolf's bad side! This book had more twist and turns than a game of Twister! I didn't like how Bardolf was set up to be the fall guy by a bunch of greedy men starting with Chancellor Lundetto's blackmail attempt! The author shows how a greed for money will turn any man or woman's desire to do ANYTHING for the chance to be rich. I truly enjoyed this book!!
How far would you go to avenge a perceived wrong? Would you stop at nothing to inflict your vengeance? Or maybe you would turn the other cheek and simply walk away. The notion of revenge has been around for as long as humanity itself, and undoubtedly always will be. Centuries ago, William Shakespeare sums up this notion quite well in his play, The Merchant of Venice:
“If you prick us do we not bleed?
If you tickle us do we not laugh?
If you poison us do we not die?
And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?”
Be that as it may, one person’s interpretation of inflicting revenge may be quite different than that of another. This is a fact which is clearly illustrated in Robert Turvil’s novel, Vengeance of an Evil Man. For those readers who enjoy an intricate and fast-moving story, this book is a top pick!
Essentially, this story revolves around Oswald Bardolf’s depraved thirst for vengeance. Framed at the outset of the novel for something which he did not do, Bardolf will stop at nothing to exact retribution upon those who set him up. Being an extremely wealthy and powerful man in his own right, Bardolf has the means to squash anything or anybody who get in his way. However, he is up against the most powerful and influential people on the planet. Will he succeed in his thirst for revenge? Or will he go down in proverbial flames…extinguished by the very people he seeks to destroy?
Make no mistake, the plot of this story is extremely fast moving, complex and sophisticated. It is a book which you have to read very carefully or you risk becoming lost in the storyline. I personally found myself going back and re-reading chapters or passages on occasion. If you lose track of what is happening, even for a moment, you risk becoming lost in this multi-layered great work of fiction. Despite that however, it is absolutely a thriller which will keep the reader engaged and engrossed throughout the entire course of the story. It is one of those books you just do not want to put down!
While the plot is engaging and complex, so are the host of characters which play vital roles in this story. From the powerful and somewhat demented main character Oswald Bardolf, to the variety of supporting and secondary characters. They are all developed with skill and presented in such a way that the reader is able to keenly feel their various plights and predicaments. As a reader, you will find yourself rooting for a particular character at one moment, and then quickly change gears as they are developed further and reveal their disgusting character traits. Such a back and forth motion only adds to the thrilling suspense and edge of your seat nature of this book. Using the element of characterization to achieve such a feat is a skill unto itself.
When considering this novel, there are actually a number of prevalent themes. However, the propensity for humans to fall prey to evil due to manipulation and greed, stands out as the main theme for me. Evil can be defined as “a manifestation of profound immorality and wickedness, especially in people’s actions.” There can be little doubt that this definition applies to virtually all the characters in Vengeance of an Evil Man. While the title may insinuate it is about the evilness of Bardolf in particular, in truth, the evil and wicked theme can be applied to all the characters and to humanity in general. Do we all have a price? I personally do not think so…but this novel can make you think twice!
While this is a very well written story, there are many disturbing and graphic scenes contained within. A such, I would only be able to recommend it to a mature adult audience. It is also a story which you have to really focus upon and think as you read. The author is constantly weaving his craft throughout. There can be little argument that Robert Turvil is an exceptionally talented writer who really knows how to spin a tale. If you love thrillers and intrigue, this book certainly fits into that category.
5 Greedy Stars for this one!
The sheer size of this thriller is intimidating, but don’t let that put you off. The story rushes along at such a breakneck pace that I found myself having to surface for air from time to time, before getting straight back into reading on. It is that compelling and Robert has developed a complex plot which will challenge you to work out where it is going next. It is a story about ruthless and manipulative power and one man’s determination to get revenge. He doesn’t care who gets stomped on along the way, but does he win in the end? You will need to read the book to find out. A thoroughly engrossing edge of your seat thriller which despite its impressive size does not contain any wasted words.
Brilliant book! Great read from the first page. Oswald is a great character that weaves wonders around the others. I thoroughly recommend Robert Turvil's writing. Buy this book for yourself, and another copy for a friend! Happy reader
Gripping, intelligent and enthralling. Great story. Buy with confidence.
