This wasn't the sort of book i'd normally choose, due to the mix in genre however it found a way to peak my interest.
The characters were so real, and the story so vivid.

Between Justice And Time was such a interesting read yet a slow one from my perspective.
What begins as a young man’s childhood reflections on family and the uncertainty of growing up in the 1930s becomes a spiraling drama of survival and purpose in a war-torn world.
From a childhood in California and Chicago to young adulthood in Spain, readers watch the narrator grow up in awe of his father, the legendary Rick, and the mystique around his secretive work grows as the narrative shifts. Focusing more on Rick’s work, the novel bounces from Paris and Spain to Casablanca, making this a rich journey through a different time, where loyalties and patriotism are paramount, and trust is hard to purchase. With elements of spycraft and international intrigue, shady secondary characters and potential betrayals, this is a well-rounded peek into the gears of war with a pace that rarely slows.

Given such a treasure trove of locations, historical event,s and philosophical conflicts to mine, the language is surprisingly declarative and almost journalistic; additional descriptions, imagery, and emotional language could make the prose more powerful. The narrative voice also fluctuates from omnipotent to limited, for an occasionally muddled perspective.

I wasn't so fond of the main characters, somehow I didn't feel attach to it and the period this one was written to, was not my favourite.and maybe that's why it made my reading so slow.
Thank you so much #netgalley for an advance copy of this book

It is about an agent for the U.S government in Spain, then in France that is sending important information to the U,S. government on the movement of the Nazis. He poses as a bar owner and uses the proceeds of the bar to buy off the French police. One step ahead of the Nazis he works in a secret room with his radio sending messages, until he must escape.

He flees to Barcelona and helps the police to catch an SS German that is a serial murderer. This is after the war ends and the Nazis have immigrated to different parts of the country. The story has intrigue , suspense, and detective work. He finds his radio has a very special quality.

This is his story as told by his son. The story has a lot of history of that period and is well written as to be interesting to read. The book reads like a spy story. although it is a bit slow in the beginning, it does become very good later on.

The spy and the radio

This is the first book in a series of stories about a detective investigating crimes in the times during and right after thr Second World War. This first book is set when the Nazis have a presence in Spain and have started to infiltrate into France.

It is about an agent for the U.S government in Spain, then in France that is sending important information to the U,S. government on the movement of the Nazis. He poses as a bar owner and uses the proceeds of the bar to buy off the French police. One step ahead of the Nazis he works in a secret room with his radio sending messages, until he must escape.

He flees to Barcelona and helps the police to catch an SS German that is a serial murderer. This is after the war ends and the Nazis have immigrated to different parts of the country. The story has intrigue , suspense, and detective work. He finds his radio has a very special quality.

This is his story as told by his son. The story has a lot of history of that period and is well written as to be interesting to read. The book reads like a spy story. although it is a bit slow in the beginning, it does become very good later on. I would recommend this book,

Thanks to Victor P. Unda, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of the book for an honest review.

<i>Between Justice and Time</i> the first installment of a crime/science fiction novel inspired by the life of Victor Villanueva Jr. Rick is a dedicated secret service agent who is willing to sacrifice his personal life to spy for the Americans as the Nazi invasion advances. <i>Between Justice and Time</i> is the second novel by Victor P. Unda.

Rick is a mysterious figure described by his son Victor. Rick has two jobs and one seems to take him away from home a lot. Eventually the second job takes the family to Spain and Rick stays away from home even more. When tragedy strikes the family, Rick returns home to find a safe place for Victor, but again he disappears. We find out that Rick is in the secret service and he has established a cover in Casablanca where he opens a nightclub called The Restaurant. From here he can gather information of the Nazis pre-war. As the Nazi’s presence increases Rick’s life becomes more and more in danger.

The author uses a journalistic style that is almost devoid of emotion. Even though the story is action packed, it feels as if it is being reported by an uninvolved party rather than being recounted by those who are impacted by the events. I feel the story needs more description and imagery. For me as a reader it is difficult to become immersed in the story.

Usually I like when the narration changes, but in this case, I find the fluctuation in voice confusing. Victor and his mother speak in the first person and are limited in their scope. When Rick is involved it is told in the third person. Most importantly, regardless of the narrator, no emotional language is used, even when tragedy occurs.

Finally, there is a supernatural event that occurs. It seems to pop out of nowhere and feels irrelevant. Without spoiling the scene, I can only say that I do not feel it belongs.

This book will suit people who love crime novels and war stories. I hesitate to recommend it because I feel the writing style does not suit the subject matter. I give it a 2 on 5. I want to thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with a digital copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Author Victor P. Unda masterfully blends genres in the tumultuous, Nazi-hunting thriller in Between Justice and Time. What begins as a young man’s childhood reflections on family and the uncertainty of growing up in the 1930s becomes a spiraling drama of survival and purpose in a war-torn world.

From a childhood in California and Chicago to young adulthood in Spain, readers watch the narrator grow up in awe of his father, the legendary Rick, and the mystique around his secretive work grows as the narrative shifts. Focusing more on Rick’s work, the novel bounces from Paris and Spain to Casablanca, making this a rich journey through a different time, where loyalties and patriotism are paramount, and trust is hard to purchase. With elements of spycraft and international intrigue, shady secondary characters and potential betrayals, this is a well-rounded peek into the gears of war with a pace that rarely slows.

Given such a treasure trove of locations, historical events and philosophical conflicts to mine, the language is surprisingly declarative and almost journalistic; additional descriptions, imagery, and emotional language could make the prose more powerful. The narrative voice also fluctuates from omnipotent to limited, for an occasionally muddled perspective.

That being said, this sweeping tale is engrossing and immersive, with more than enough action, mystery, and historical impact to satisfy fans of many different genres. --The Independent Review of Books London/Los Angeles