Official Review: The Odessa Legacy by Dr. Richard L. Bend

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Re: Official Review: The Odessa Legacy by Dr. Richard L. Bend

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I liked the storyline of this book. I would love to read about the Nazi leaders and their fate post world war. Thanks for the review!
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Sounds like a thrilling historical fiction story. I might read the book to learn more about the Nazi leaders. I hope the graphic contents aren't extremely disturbing. Congratulations on being BOTD.
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I like an interesting take on historical issues like this one about Nazi Germany. I also like the creativeness of the author. Nice review.
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I read the first couple of pages and got thoroughly confused: from building a secret bunker during wartime to a marriage in despair? After reading your review things got cleared up a bit. Thank you for your great review. This definitely sounds like a book worth reading.
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A thrilling story about a man who travels to Argentina to cool off from a cheating wife sounds interesting. I don't like historical fictions that much but this one seems like a worthwhile read. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Vishnupriya_3090 »

The oddessa legacy by Dr. Richard L. Bend..The Novel sketches the world war before the eyes. I could seriously see the story plot in reality through the author's words. The sexual side of scenes gave some disconnect to the story plot.
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I don’t often like wartime novels, but seeing as this one is set just after a war and includes folklore about hidden treasure and a quest to find it before the bad guys do, as well as some romance, I may give it a try. I’m more interested in the aftermath of war and it’s consequences than the event itself.
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I love the historical aspect of this book, it does give the audience something to relate with regarding WWII and the Nazis. Thanks for this review. Congrats to the author on #BOTD
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One of the books the world needs today! Hopefully it aids many people who may suffer from PTSD. Congratulations!
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What a good review, thank you. World War 2 has always interested me - so many people, so many stories. I am excited to read this novel.
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This book sounds interesting in how the main character ended up involved in the hunt for the treasure in the present, but this is far from the first time that I’ve heard of Nazi war criminals probably living the rest of their lives out in Argentina, there possibly being Nazi gold there, and even the slim possibility of a very infamous figure having reached there as well. I never really bought the last one, but the first one and possibly the second one have enough evidence for the premise of this book to pique my interest. Thank you for the helpful review.
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Yes an interesting topic to write a story about. A treasure quest is quite exciting. Thanks for recommending this book.
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I like historical fiction, especially when hidden treasures are involved. When reading, its as if you are part of the search team.
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Not a story I would normally read but I admit it sounds interesting. It's unfortunate that Rick wore was cheating, but its nice he was willing to help archie an elderly man in his time of need.i do wonder if he and wife reconciled. I dont know of I will give this a chance yet, but congratulations on BOTD.
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