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Sanctity of Freedom: An Inspector William Fox Series by Peter Thomas Pontsa Review

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A kidnapped young woman and savagely assassinated diplomats lead an inspector and an FBI agent to hunt down a ruthless killer in author Peter Thomas Pontsa’s “Sanctity of Freedom: An Inspector William Fox Series.”

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The Synopsis

While Inspector William Fox and girlfriend Tracy Jordan cruised on his cigarette boat The Midnight Fox, a crackle of the police scanner informed him a body had washed up on a beach. Much to Tracy’s disapproval, William chose to investigate. The Montreal police investigator already on the scene discovered a note on the body intended for William’s friend and taekwondo master, Mr. Kim. He is certain the note was from his long-lost sister, Mi-Cha. Kidnapped, while still a child, and trapped in North Korea, Kim is convinced she is still alive and implores William to help get her home.

Sanctity of Freedom plunges RCMP Inspector Fox and FBI Special Agent Patrick Reilly into an investigation of a savage assassination of a Canadian diplomat and two Australian intelligence agents. Meanwhile, Kim and his old friends chase down leads to find his sister that point to Pyongyang, the North Korean leadership, and the shadowy operatives of Bureau 39 who skirt the NATO sanctions.

All of them get drawn into a murderous game of cat and mouse leading Mr. Kim to face the man who took his sister and William Fox to match wits with the cunning killer.

The Review

This was such a compelling and engaging read. The author found the perfect balance between character development and fast-paced action, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the world the author crafted. The exploration of different government agencies and law enforcement, and the high-stakes global espionage, drove the narrative forward and added more depth to the murder mystery element that began this story.

The world-building and mystery the story brings together throughout this novel bring the theme of freedom and what one is willing to do to gain that freedom, such as a spotlight. The adrenaline-fueled action and the emotional twist that Mr. Kim and his fight to save his sister gave more purpose to William Fox’s mission, and the amount of detail that went into bringing the setting of North Korea to life with its dangerous regime and geopolitical setting made this a remarkable read. 

The Verdict

The breathtaking imagery, atmosphere, and entertaining narrative made this a must-read international thriller. The suspense and drama fuel the thrilling action, and the remarkable character development adds more emotion and heart to these pages, keeping readers engaged until the very last page. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Peter Thomas Pontsa is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada and the Wordsmiths based out of Alliston, Ontario. An avid British sports car enthusiast, he has raced with Jagged Edge Motorsports, former president of the Headwaters British Car Club and a student of taekwondo with a second-degree blackbelt. A retired business man, he lives in Loretto, Ontario, Canada, with his author wife Angela van Breemen, and their orange tabby, Mr. Tee.

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PRESS RELEASE: Sanctity Of Freedom: An Inspector William Fox Adventure BY PETER PONTSA

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While Inspector William Fox and girlfriend Tracy Jordan cruised on his cigarette
boat The Midnight Fox, a crackle of the police scanner informed him a body had
washed up on a beach. Much to Tracy’s disapproval, William chose to investigate. The
Montreal police investigator already on the scene discovered a note on the body
intended for William’s friend and taekwondo master, Mr. Kim. He is certain the note
was from his long-lost sister, Mi-Cha. Kidnapped, while still a child, and trapped in
North Korea, Kim is convinced she is still alive and implores William to help get her
home.

Sanctity of Freedom plunges RCMP Inspector Fox and FBI Special Agent Patrick
Reilly into an investigation of a savage assassination of a Canadian diplomat and two Australian intelligent agents.
Meanwhile, Kim and his old friends chase down leads to find his sister that point to Pyongyang, the North Korean
leadership, and the shadowy operatives of Bureau 39 who skirt the NATO sanctions.
All of them get drawn into a murderous game of cat and mouse leading Mr. Kim to face the man who took his sister
and William Fox to match wits with the cunning killer.

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The Book that started it all!

Sometimes Inspector William Fox likes to go off script, like when chasing
gangsters in his cigarette boat on the St. Lawrence River. For one case, the RCMP
officer with a penchant for luxury fashion finds himself teamed up with FBI Special
Agent Patrick Reilly, an Irish lad who prefers absinthe to Guinness. The pair travel
overseas to track down members of a gang who have kidnapped Tracy Jordan, an
American academic and archeologist with teenage ties to William. In China, Tracy
has been stealthily searching for evidence of Admiral Zheng He’s 15th-century
connections to the area that would later be known as Nova Scotia. It’s here that
Tracy and her team discover what might be Ming dynasty artifacts transported by
Zheng He’s “massive treasure ships” left behind on Mi’kmaq peoples’ ancestral
land.

Outfoxed — a William Fox Adventure is a slick, globe-trotting adventure that involves the RCMP and FBI chasing
the Foo Dog Triad operating in Hong Kong, mainland China, and New York City. Like Tracy and Kevin Steptoe, a
Mi’kmaq lawyer, the gangsters are after the ancient Chinese treasures. Outfoxed is also a political thriller, diving
deeply into the power struggles of the Communist Party of China and its shadowy operatives. It wades into the Fox
family’s political past in South Korea, where a tragedy took place that still haunts William years later.
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About Peter Thomas Pontsa:

During the years Peter Thomas Pontsa operated his dental supply business, he shared
his knowledge writing dental articles which appeared in many dental journals. He was
president of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario, where he helped develop
the quality assurance program and was an associate publisher for a denturist
magazine. He is an avid British sports car enthusiast and while president of the
Headwaters British Car Club, wrote numerous stories about cars in the club’s
newsletter, “British Driven.” Peter spent two seasons racing with Jagged Edgers
Motorsports and is a student of Taekwondo and holds a second degree blackbelt. He
belongs to the Wordsmiths and is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. Peter
Pontsa lives in Loretto, Ontario, with his wife, Angela, and their orange tabby, Mr.
Tee, where he combines his passions—British cars and writing.

More information can be found at his website: Welcome – Peter Thomas Pontsa

Outfoxed: An Inspector William Fox Adventure by Peter Thomas Pontsa Review

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Inspector William Fox must team up with an FBI agent to track down someone from his past who has stumbled into a massive treasure trove from 15th-century China and gets kidnapped by the Triads in author Peter Thomas Pontsa’s “Outfoxed: An Inspector William Fox Adventure”.

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The Synopsis

Sometimes Inspector William Fox likes to go off script, like when chasing gangsters in his cigarette boat on the St. Lawrence River. For one case, the RCMP officer with a penchant for luxury fashion finds himself teamed up with FBI Special Agent Patrick Reilly, an Irish lad who prefers absinthe to Guinness. The pair travel overseas to track down members of a gang who have kidnapped Tracy Jordan, an American academic and archeologist with teenage ties to William. In China, Tracy has been stealthily searching for evidence of Admiral Zheng He’s 15th-century connections to the area that would later be known as Nova Scotia. It’s here that Tracy and her team discover what might be Ming dynasty artifacts transported by Zheng He’s “massive treasure ships” left behind on Mi’kmaq peoples’ ancestral land.

Outfoxed — a William Fox Adventure is a slick, globe-trotting adventure that involves the RCMP and FBI chasing the Foo Dog Triad operating in Hong Kong, mainland China, and New York City. Like Tracy and Kevin Steptoe, a Mi’kmaq lawyer, the gangsters are after the ancient Chinese treasures. Outfoxed is also a political thriller, diving deeply into the power struggles of the Communist Party of China and its shadowy operatives. It wades into the Fox family’s political past in South Korea, where a tragedy took place that still haunts William years later.

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The Review

This was such an incredible action thriller. The shifting perspectives between this cast of characters helped highlight the international intrigue that the narrative brought to life, and the fast-paced atmosphere kept the feeling of adrenaline pumping through the reader’s veins as the plot began to reveal itself. The tension was felt heavily early on, as with the protagonist’s encounter on his boat or when Tracy finds herself having to evade locals looking to imprison American travelers, especially those who begin to seek out information regarding ancient treasures.

However, for me, the heart of this thriller came from the balance of high-octane action with nuanced personal character development, especially when William Fox’s past and present began to collide. The way William’s previous life growing up begins to seep into his present and the conflict this brings into his life, as well as the intrigue, and the way the larger plot uses this personal development to add to the stakes at play made this so enjoyable to read as a fan of the genre. The imagery and emotional depth of these characters’ backstories and chemistry together allowed the reader to truly connect to the character and the journey as a whole. 

The Verdict

Thrilling, heart-pumping, and entertaining, author Peter Thomas Pontsa’s “Outfoxed: An Inspector William Fox Adventure” is a must-read international mystery and suspense thriller filled with action, adventure, and romance. The twists and turns will keep the reader hanging onto the author’s every word, and the author does a wonderful job of leaving just enough breadcrumbs or loose ends to allow room for more adventures for fans of the next great international action hero in the literary world. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Now retired from his dental supply business, Peter Pontsa enjoyed sharing his knowledge through writing techno-clinical articles. He was also president of the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario, where he helped develop the quality assurance program. Now he combines his passions-British cars and writing. During his tenure as president of the Headwaters British Car Club, Pontsa wrote numerous stories about cars in its newsletter, “British Driven.” He’s currently a member of the Wordsmiths, a writing group based in Alliston, Ontario, and is also a member of the Crime Writers of Canada.

Peter Pontsa lives in Loretto, Ontario, with his wife, Angela, and their orange tabby, Mr. Tee.

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