Product Description

In the midst of a bloody civil war in Algeria, and left in charge of the American Embassy in Algiers, Consul, Nick Phillips, is forced to make a decision that will have far reaching ramifications. An Islamic revolution is in the process of taking place and based upon information from his friend Sami, an Algerian detective, Nick fears the imminent attack by terrorists on the US Embassy with the goal of killing all Americans. Because of the deteriorating security situation, Nick orders an evacuation of the embassy. Nick goes head to head with Abu Fahad, leader of a violent Islamic terrorist cell, who has already killed the Prime Minister and several senior Algerian leaders, including Nick?s girlfriend?s family. In a race with the ultimate consequences, Nick, Sami, and his girlfriend must escape from terrorists who will stop at nothing to kill them and every other American in Algeria.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1808635 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 263 pages

Customer Reviews

Sad story
I haven't read it, but I am curious if the brave and so honorable protagonist uses Xanax and Valium to subdue and interrogate ruthless female enemy agents posing as nice, modest women while in Algeria?

If not in this book, perhaps in the sequel, which I understand a CIA operative with embassy cover manages to terribly harm the US reputation, feed Al Qaeda's hate machine, and endanger the lives of countless Americans in the Middle East -- all while having sworn to defend our country? That would be a great story!

Edit: Hey while five visitors found my review helpful, four found it not helpful. Amazon tracked those four down votes to BlackberryIPs in turn assigned to a small import export firm called "Langley Vetting" somewhere in Virginia. Strange.

Not even credible...
I'm sorry for the people who has invested money to buy this book, really. I love thillers and I love Algeria and have been there three times for quite a long stay (average 25 days) and this book has managed to leave me cold and indiferent.
Algerian people are really nice and loyal friends, that I agree with but Touaregs live their life in the far South and they would never go to Algiers to play war of guerrilla. And there is something more: with the settlement of the nomad tribes came the Islamization, yes. But Touaregs have been traditionally animists and their traditions are very different from what is pictured here.
In the terrible years of the terror war there is no way they would make an alliance with GIA to go up North in a massive manner (25!!) and there is something else: you will not find a Touareg dress with the cheche (turbant) in Algiers!!. Simply there is not need for it.

Buy two!
This is not my usual pick of books to read, but once IO pick'ed it up I a real page turner!

As an african american male in the 18-24 demographic, I had to buy two, just in case!

The author is so knowledgeable and writing is so intelligent. The author clearly knows a lot about women! Move over Jack Bauer James Bond Soupy Sales Mike Tyson and Jesus Christ, make way for Nick Phillips!

This review is totally not fake and all the other positive reviews are totally not fake either.