MWSA Review
Patrick Sydor paints a vivid picture of life in Liberia during a time of unrest in Liberian Gold. The CIA comes back into Nick’s life just as he seems to have put his life back together from a traumatic mission in the past. His physical wounds have healed but the mental and emotional scars are very real and just under the surface, ready to burst forth at the slightest provocation. He leaves the love of his life, Eliz, for an easy non-combat mission, or so he thinks. The money is good and he’ll be home in a couple of months. Neither Nick nor Eliz realizes that Nick will return with more physical and mental scars, a changed man.

The author introduces Abby, a seductive woman NGO aid worker, seemingly in place to distract Nick. He forgets the love of his life, Eliz, and succumbs to infidelity during a time when both their lives are threatened.

The author has written extensive scene descriptions, and it is hard to keep track of all the players: government and non-government. Each of the entities has similar motivations but different ways to achieve their ultimate goal. Liberian Gold is an interesting read if you like a history of a small West African government.

Review by Nancy Panko (April 2021)

Author's Synopsis
The CIA came calling just as Nick was feeling somewhat normal again. An easy, non-dangerous mission. It's good money. He agrees.

But, as he gets closer to the truth, his enemies multiply and the danger escalates. With Liberia in flames and friends' lives at stake, he must make the right decision.

ISBN/ASIN: 9798642756508

Book Format(s): Soft cover, Kindle

Review Genre: Fiction—Thriller

Number of Pages: 387