Countdown to Jihad by Jeff Westmont.  An exciting story that will satisfy readers seeking thoughtful political thrillers- Kirkus Reviews. In this suspenseful debut...Westmont tells a story full of action and intrigue that readers will recognize is all too plausible in a post-9/11 world. What makes the novel compelling, though, is the care taken to examine the local customs, motivations and histories of nearly all the characters.
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