Wiser Than Serpents (Mission: Russia #3) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #62) | 
 enlarge | Author: Susan May Warren
Publisher: Steeple Hill
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 3.9 x 1
ISBN: 0373786204
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780373786206
ASIN: 0373786204
Publication Date: June 1, 2008
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Her sister had vanished, trapped in a human slavery ring. To find her, FSB agent Yanna Andrevka arranged her own kidnapping into Taiwan's sex-trafficking trade. And found herself with no way out.Until Yanna discovered an ally deep undercover: Delta Force captain David Curtiss. He was after the kingpin of the Twin Serpents, the organized crime syndicate that had Yanna—and hundreds of others— in their clutches. With opposite agendas, David and Yanna had to rely on each other to outwit their cold-blooded enemy.
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 Wiser then Serpent by Susan May Warren October 2, 2008
Wiser then Serpent by Susan May Warren
Reviewed by Carlo Gabbi Author of "An Amazing Story"
Reading this book I felt frustrated not finding a proper answers about the adduction and the slavery racket that over the past years had took deep roots around the world. They kidnap and smuggle women from one country to another coercing their prey into prostitution.
The first time I learned of this ignoble trade was years ago reading in an Italian newspaper the story of young women smuggled to Italy from the Balkans and compelled by their countrymen in prostitution in Milan.
More recently it was a similar story in the Australian news where young women from Thailand, or nearby Asian Countries, were illegally smuggled in Melbourne and Sydney. Those women were with false passports and forced into prostitution in illegal brothels.
That's the reason why I wanted to read Susan May Warren's novel, "Wiser then Serpent" hoping to learn more about this prostitution ring. But I didn't found any clue.
Of course the book is only a fictional suspense novel; therefore you can't expect a report about this criminal organization which works with many tentacles around the world.
But of one think I give credit to the author. With this book she presented to her many readers an important human problem and the concern we should feel about.
In the novel I found many points which aren't fully convincing. I found the Super Cops in the novel are lacking in skill and coordination to deal against experienced criminals. They seem a bit too amateurs in the way they are going through their mission. It seems they don't have any plan in mind, or police support to protect their backs. This is a risky operation, it isn't a kid cartoon. The plot is much too simplistic, which in real life would miserably fail immediately and would see the bodies of our heroes dumped in the China Sea as food for the shark.
The next critical point which I cannot accept is Yanna and David impossible love. How could be possible that two people that are in love for over ten years have never told the other of their inner feelings? If it's true somewhere is something very wrong.
I read pages and pages written on this argument, questioning David incapacity to love Yanna only because he is a Christian and Yanna isn't.
If they are not compatible fair enough, we better forget about their eternal love. Let them be good cops and friends. This part drags too far and becomes boring.
Again in real life things wouldn't work along this line. Love is love. If someone is really in love, would be more then eager to let it know to his/her lover as soon as possible his/her feelings. If he is incapable to say it with words, certainly it would be a lot of body language to equally passing his/her message of love. Love in its existence is striking. If is not, that's the end and full stop. Love in itself is blind and have its necessities. I believe that no religious principle would really stop who loves. Lovers would go to any extend to love each other. Why? Because love is irrational and is above all the restriction and principle written in books since humanity exist.
As a final point we know that David is a soldier. As a soldier he has been trained to kill. Therefore killing should equally be in contrast with his Christian feeling. But he is allowed to kill. Tell me then why is not allowed to love? As a soldier it would be more rational if he considers Christianity and its morale in a more flexible way. Differently he wouldn't be a soldier but a missionary.
These are only my point of views. Most likely other readers would prefer to accept the plots in the way are written in the book.
I found that only over the last few pages the book becomes more acceptable, but for me it was a bit too late.
Nevertheless the novel present to the public an important topic. I believe it needs to be voiced out; we cannot tolerate any longer this kind of abuse, denigrating the life of young women, in today world.
On this point I give complete credit to the writer in presenting to her many readers this crucial moral subject and I hope our governments would do something to prevent in the future such cruelties. Or would this be only a dream?
Reviewed by Carlo Gabbi, author of "An Amazing Story"
 Simply Wonderful August 2, 2008
I loved this book!! I loved that it could stand on its own or be read with the rest of the series. I knew alot about Human traffiking before I read this book but if someone didnt this book explains alot about whats happening in our world. I will definitly read this book again and again!!
TEN STARS! A WONDERFUL READ!!! July 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Susan May Warren brilliantly brings her Mission: Russia series characters to life in "Wiser Than Serpents". At the same time, she raises awareness of a serious plague attacking the world, today: human trafficking. Russian FSB (formerly KGB) Agent and IT expert, Yanna, has a problem. Her sister, Elena, has been kidnapped into the sex slavery market in Taiwan. She normally turns to her friend and American military operative, David Curtiss, when she is in need. But he is nowhere to be found. Taking matters into her own hands, Yanna arranges for her own capture by the same criminal element in the hopes of saving Elena. When she learns of David's deep undercover involvement in the operation, will it jeopardize both of their missions? Hers, to rescue her sister; his, to take down the Twin Dragons crime syndicate that deals in human trafficking.
Start this novel early in the morning on a day you have nothing to do. You will be completely swept away by Susie's narrative, caught up in the action and intertwined in the lives of her powerful - and intensely romantic - characters. David's conviction as a Christian to not be unequally yoked with a non-believer is a primary struggle in his relationship with Yanna. Susie handles this beautifully. Old friends from previous Mission: Russia novels appear in major leading roles. The horrors of human trafficking are not gruesomely described, but the tense undercurrent is very evident throughout the story. I love that part of the profits for this book go toward combating this terrifying problem. Bravo, Susie! Not only have you opened the eyes of Christian fiction readers to what horrors exist in our own backyards, you have thoroughly entertained with this novel!!! Plus, a conversation between David and Roman led me to do a Bible study on Psalm 73. This is an amazing book!
Great romantic suspense! July 15, 2008
Yanna Andrevka goes undercover to try to save her sister, who was kidnapped by ruthless slave traffickers. And who comes to rescue her? None other than David Curtiss, the American Delta Force captain she's been secretly in love with since their college days together in Russia. But now they're both in trouble, because the kingpin of this human slavery ring, known as the Serpent, knows who they are and has an uncanny way of finding where they are--and trying to assassinate them.
Yanna and David are on the run and fighting their long-standing attraction to each other. But David must resist the urge to care about Yanna, because she's not a Christian and isn't even open to discussing it. And Yanna has been hurt so many times, she's not sure if even David--if he cared about her--would be enough to heal her brokenness.
And if you're a fan of Vicktor and Gracie like I am--I admit it, I was giddily excited when I saw that there was a story thread involving my two favorite characters from In Sheep's Clothing--then you will get a glimpse of their continuing saga, as they--hopefully--inch their way toward matrimony. Oh, how I wanted them to run off to Vegas! But I shouldn't give it away.
I highly recommend this deliciously satisfying book, the third in the Mission: Russia series. Can't wait for the next one!
Incredible story with a romantic thread that will pull you in. July 13, 2008
Susan May Warren really knows how to write suspenseful tales about unrequited love. Wiser than Serpents contained such passion and spiritual depth that it took my breath away. I loved her Josey series because it's so funny, but I really loved Wiser than Serpents because of the depth of emotion between the main characters in the book. It amazed me how much serious brutality (as in blood and guts) was allowed in this Steeple Hill book. But it was necessary to make the storyline believable. I was impressed, to say the least.
Susan's tale of romance and intrigue not only had me turning the pages, but holding my breath each time Yanna and David were together. The sparks between them were electric. I'm serious. And the deep emotional connection they had was beautiful and sacrificial, especially on David's end. He was willing to lay his life on the line so many times because of his love for Yanna. It was exhilarating. And his internal conflict was so intense because he wanted her so badly, but had to deny himself to the point it rocked him to the core. What a heroic hero! Fabulous story and incredibly romantic. I'd give this story a ten out of ten if I had a rating system. Seriously. The ending left me glowing.
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