Sahara Crosswind

Rendezvous With Destiny #3

by T. Davis Bunn, Davis Bunn

Book 3 in the Rendezvous With Destiny series. Stalked by bands of assassins, Jake and Pierre risk the ravages of the Sahara Desert to save a nation from the hand of tyranny.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, World War II, Christian, Fiction, Suspense

186 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

About the author

Also writes under the names Thomas Locke and Davis Bunn.

Reviews

[Nadine Keels · Rating 4 out of 5]

French Resistance leader Patrique Servais might have died during torturous imprisonment if his brother, Major Pierre Servais, and Colonel Jake Burnes hadn’t rescued him in Morocco. Patrique has important intelligence to save the French government from a treasonous post-war scheme, but assassins are determined to kill him, Pierre, and Jake in the desert in Sahara Crosswind, a novel by author T. Davis Bunn.

It took me a while to settle into the rhythm of this story. Much of the opening is rather solitary (with Jake) and dialogue-less, and the first third or so of the book is mostly about Jake adapting to “the desert way.” Traveling through the desert; coming to appreciate a tribal people as he learns desert living; discovering and appreciating the beauty of the desert; experiencing God and the wonder of what can’t be put into words during his desert time.

The story quietly lays down rich layers that almost feel removed from the overall mission and latent danger that’s driving it all. So when the danger leaps back into the forefront, it hits you.

Here in the middle of the Rendezvous with Destiny series, this book is like an interlude or bridge, continuing and tying up one crucial adventure and making way for the next to begin. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s on the other side of this bridge.

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started the series at this book, and while I wasn't lost in the story without knowing what had already happened, the beginning was a little slow. I may have enjoyed it more if I had started at the beginning, but by the end, I knew the characters pretty well. For that reason, I would say the last quarter of the book was better than the rest of it.

Detailed descriptions, and great pictures of life in other countries. I certainly felt like I was there with them. The characters were interesting, but their development wasn't overt (probably because I didn't get to know them from the first 2 books). Also, the romances were a little over-sweet because they were both established and just pining for one another, which was over-described since I haven't been along for the whole ride.

I wasn't going to keep the book, but the lessons learned at the end saved it for my collection. I may go back and read the first two, or I may just continue from here. Not sure at this point.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmmm...third in pleasant enough saga, but definitely not a stand alone! Fun characters yes, can-do heroes indeed! Believable? Not so much! The author hints @ grand plot, and a traitor behind all the skirmishes, but is short on details. And really, how does one justify ending a book w/ the sentence,"Will you marry me?"

[Dorothy J · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting saga

It's a wonderful story about desert tribes, old recovering cities, danger, bravery, and love. The characters are complex, smart, and caring. The plot keeps you turning pages and chuckling now and then.

[Wm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book in the series.

[Tom Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heroic

The saga of the French commander and American Army Colonel dodging and fighting for their lives continues, and thrills abound. Fast paced, and suspenseful. Strong read.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as exciting as the last, Sahara Crosswinds takes us out into the desert with Jake, Pierre, and Jasmine. Far from desolate nothingness, Jake learns to appreciate "the Desert Way" and deepens his growing faith at the same time. I am amazed by the malleable nature of the main character. Not just anyone could go on this worldwide adventure and adapt to the ways of others, earning respect wherever he goes. It certainly gave me something to pray for in my own life as I read along. I also much appreciated the softening of Sally's character. I am now finding her more likeable than I did in Rhineland Inheritance.

[Bonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very short book, but a good story. There was quite a bit happening and it seemed there was some back story that must have happened in between the second book and this one.

[Maxine Burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Davis Bunn is a masterful author who has written a variety of different Christian-based books. "Sahara Crossing" was another thrilling read in the "Rendezvous with Destiny" series.