“Unveiling reality through fiction,Heart of Diamonds is a brilliant story that contours in words the
ongoing internal strife of the Congo as caused by human greed.” --read the full review at Astigan.com
“Dave Donelson's new novel is a riveting ride of intrigue, greed, corruption and romance. I loved the twists and turns and was
overwhelmed by the beauty and despair of the Congo which forms the backdrop of this roller coaster ride.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“Heart of Diamonds is addictive--you'll be captivated by its continuing
series of turns and twists. Its detail is so vivid, the reader gets lost in its elegant prose, and spends each and every page feeling as if they're right alongside the characters.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“This
well-plotted thriller starts with a rebel attack on a Congolese village as told by a boy soldier who was captured and pressed into service in the raid. His tale sets the book's tone, which builds
slowly to a high-octane finish.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“Valerie Grey, the heroine of Heart of Diamonds, is one of the more nuanced characters in a popular novel.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“This
book offers both intricate, exciting action and compelling, well-drawn characters. . . . . There's enough sometimes-bloody action and intense suspense to please the most demanding thriller
addict.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“If you want action, this thriller is for you. From the beginning when a doctor is confronted by an AK-47-wielding rebel soldier to the wild ride in an assault helicopter at the
end, Heart of Diamonds is one heart-stopper after another.” --read the full review at Amazon.com
“Heart of Diamonds has something for almost every reader, a touch of romance, suspense, and intrigue; this is an action packed
thriller.” --read the full review at Review Your Book.com
“I enjoyed this book. It had everything I was looking for ~ entertainment, action, suspense and mystery along with intrigue and a dash of romance.” --read the full review at The Printed Page
“Famous television journalist Valerie Grey went to the Democratic Republic of Congo to cover the seemingly endless and bloody war that's being waged between rival Congolese
factions. What she found was a multibillion-dollar diamond smuggling scheme that began with slave labor, was orchestrated by both a famous American televangelist and the Congo's controversial
dictator and blazed a trail of corruption all the way to the White House.” --read the full review and interview in the Litchfield County Times
“...one of the most positive aspects of the book was Donelson’s realistic portrayal of the main characters and the warlike conditions
in Africa.” --read the full review at J. Kaye’s Book Blog
