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Vengeful Unhinged By Jerry Sonenblick

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Vengeful Unhinged, by Jerry Sonenblick, is a book about political battles and revenge. David Sherwood, a Jew, is a successful lawyer in Arizona, United States of America. Mason Grewe, who is also a lawyer, exploits a client, and in the line of duty, David files charges against him. Eventually, Mason is stripped of his license to practice law. Out of shame, he packs up and leaves for Las Vegas, and full of hatred, he hires a spy to monitor David's activities. While in Las Vegas, he affiliates himself with the Mob and starts making big money.

Meanwhile, David is involved in politics, and he is doing very well in the political arena. As luck would have it, Mason has become a rich casino operator and now has a happy family. Will he still continue with his quest for vengeance? Set in the 1960s and 1970s, this thriller involves political strategies, campaigns, and battles. Also, it contains conspiracies and racial prejudice. Filled with twists and turns, the plot is fast paced and engrossing. The narration starts slowly, but it gradually draws a reader in. …show more content…

Besides, it reveals the pressures and temptations a politician experiences, and the positive and negative effects of his job on his marriage. Intriguingly, it unveils the vast extralegal plots that party members employ to give power to someone despite strong opposition. The narration features a lot of meetings and discussions, and if you're not interested in politics, it may be a drag to

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