Wiser Than Serpents

by Susan May Warren

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373786204
• ISBN13: 9780373786206
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Steeple Hill
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Wowza!! =)

This story was fantastic, definitely one of Susie's best and I'm one of her biggest fans =) So that's hard to say. But I was on the edge of my chair, quite literally, throughout much of the story and couldn't wait for my lunch break at work to be able to devour another 80 pages or so. The chemistry between the hero and heroine sparked with an amazing combination of realism, purity and depth. Their love and sacrifice was heartwrenching and inspiring. Also, the glimpse inside an awful portion of our world's trade system will sober one into prayer and research. Such horrors must be stopped! This was an amazing story, one not to be missed - a perfect continuation to the series but it was also more than able to stand firmly on its own for new readers. Good job, Susie!! (again!!) =)

TEN STARS! A WONDERFUL READ!!!

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!

Incredible story with a romantic thread that will pull you in.

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.

Slavery didn't end with the Civil War

This book was a total thrill ride right from the beginning of the story. I felt like I was watching an episode of Alias or 24. Yanna is such a strong female character who does not need to depend on a man to save her. Compared to the other two female leads in this series, she's my favorite because she knows she can take care of herself. I like that she has a soft side as well but it's nice to read about a women who can kick butt and fall in love at the same time. It's appalling to think that the sex slave trade is still very much alive in this world especially in the US. It is scary to think that women can completely vanish off the face of this earth because they have been sold as slaves. I can't imagine how Elena must have felt when she was captured, thinking that there was no way anyone could ever find her. It's an eyeopener for sure. The way the story ends, I think this is the last book for the Mission: Russia series. I really hope there'll be at least one more. I love the characters and I love reading about Russian culture. Susan Warren really displays her knowledge of the country and culture through these books. VERY HIGHLY recommended.

WOW!!!

Vita...Roma...and now Yenna! Agent Andrevka, and David Curtiss a.k.a. "Preach" are en route to adventure. When Yenna's sister disappears into thin air Agent Andrevka starts investigating. Finding that her sister has been swallowed whole into the human trafficking ring the Twin Serpents. Her big rescue plan...get caught by the same thugs that have her sister and pull a 007. Only problem is, Agent Andrevka is rusty in the field operation area. Soooooooo instead of rescuing her sister, she gets caught in the ring, as planned, but can't get out, I won't give away the whole story but suffice it to say, David very cool We get to see Gracie and Vita and Roma again too. Ms. Warren, PLEASE write another book in this series. I want to know Mae's story too!!!