Hello and a warm welcome to my latest book review.
BOOK REVIEW: “Vanished” by Mark Bierman.
Meet the author:
Born and raised on a farm near Brockville, Ontario, Mark Bierman’s childhood consisted of chores, riding horses, snowmobile races across open fields, fishing trips to a local lake, and many other outdoor adventures. He is also an avid reader of both fiction and non. Mark enjoys the sport of River Boarding and thrives on adventure.
Transitioning towards adulthood also meant moving from the farm and into large urban areas that introduced this “country boy” to life in the big cities.
Drawing on his many experiences as a private investigator and later a Correctional Officer, Mark combines his unique experiences and imagination to create his stories and characters.
BOOK COVER:
Book Blurb.
Tragedy . . . heartache . . . how much more can Tyler Montgomery and John Webster take? This missions trip, the “healing” one, has only added fresh layers of pain. Construction of an orphanage in Haiti’s northwest . . . yes. But a doomed rescue operation, human traffickers, human anomalies, extreme personal danger . . . risk of death? They hadn’t signed up for those.
Turning their backs on the crisis, however, is unthinkable, it’s just not who they are.
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My REVIEW: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Riveting insightful and moving reading experience.
Many authors shy away from the dark side of human behavior. Author Mark Bierman tackles it head-on. The breadth and depth of “Vanished” is astounding. The authors characterizations of the central protagonists bring them to life on the page. We as readers can see them, hear them and through the words of this writer we are granted an insight into both their dreams and their pain. Human trafficking will never be eradicated if we continue to close our eyes to its existence. I salute Mark Bierman for his ability to shine a spotlight on it, while also allowing us to see into the hearts and minds of those that rail against it, and take action to help save a child caught up in the horror.
The pacing is fast, it kept me turning pages, eager to discover the ultimate outcome. The author has drawn widely on his experiences as a private investigator to bring us a book that shines and is resoundingly believable throughout.
If you enjoy a moving, provocative and emotionally charged reading experience then this is an absolute must-read.
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Welcome to the World of Suzanne Burke. 
I had no clue Mark had been a private investigator, I am sure this is a compelling read.
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Thank you, Mae.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Mae. “Vanished” is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
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Great review Soooz! I completely agree with your review, I loved this book.
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Thank you, Denise.
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Thanks, Denise.
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A great review of Mark’s book, Suzanne!
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Thanks, Miriam. It’s a memorable read.
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Yes, your review shows that, Soooz. I need to visit your books soon, still trying to catch up after our long trip to Hong Kong/Japan.
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I envy you, Miriam. I love Hong Kong and Japan has been on my bucket list for a very long time.
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It was my first trip to Japan. I didn’t go to tour in China while living in Hong Kong. Forty later after living in the U.S. we had a family travel to see the Great Wall.
I want to go back to Australia in the next couple years and go to New Zealand also.
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Fantastic review, Soooz! Thanks so much for sharing. Bravo to Mark! 🙂
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❤️️ Thanks so much for stopping by, Natalie. Vanished is a great read.
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