Promo Code Optional. Please Note: Your cart already has a promo code applied. Adding this item to your cart will override the current code. You are now logged out. I was stopped by several people, inquiring about what I was reading. They expressed how engrossed in the book I seemed to be. And to think this is not the first time I read the book. But I found myself devouring page after page. Even when I remembered what was happening e. C and what would happen with the 4 horsemen at the end of the book , I still found Rosenberg's writing to be gripping.
And wow, the story keeps going and going right up to the last paragraph. My mom won't go back and read the two volumes before The Ezekiel Option. I think that is her loss. Non-stop action. One surprising plot twist and an interesting plot in general.
Exciting, well written book about what goes on behind the scenes in fighting terrorism. Account Options Sign in. My library Help Advanced Book Search. Any additional comments? Politically, I am conservative, and I was greatly disappointed in this book.
I saw on someone's review that this book is just right wing propaganda. I don't think so, but I think the book is how the left perceives the right to be.
What did you love best about The Last Jihad? A good fictional account of how the middle east conflict could have played out or possibly still can. Rosenberg's style of writing is James Bond crossed with Mission Impossible without the fancy over the top gadgets super villians. The historical accounts the he incorporates requires you to do a reality check at times because you forget what is fact and what is fiction.
What other book might you compare The Last Jihad to and why? How does this one compare? He is a great narrator. I love how the characters come to life when he reads. Dick Hill's performance is great. While I think Rosenberg is a good writer, the fact that many events are out of date or ended up with very different results ie: the Taliban has been decimated in the book, but is still very much alive in real life takes away from the book for the listener.
On the other hand, it makes me curious about how Rosenberg will deal with those issues later in the series. Warning: Those who object to listening to audiobooks written by overtly Christian authors should stay away from Joel C Rosenburg. The Last Jihad is an excellent political thriller that is made even better by Dick Hill's narration.
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We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method. Pay using card ending in. Taxes where applicable. Listeners also enjoyed Rosenberg Narrated by: Patrick G. Lawlor Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Unabridged Overall. Lawlor Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Unabridged Overall. The First Hostage J. Collins, Book 2 By: Joel C. Without Warning By: Joel C. Israel at War By: Joel C. The reason for the explanation above is that this book takes place in a world that couldn't have existed.
If you can as a reader in accept the premise that we have terrorist problems with Iraq in because of Saddam, then this book is one of the most exciting books I've read in years. It is a page turner. I ended up reading it in 3 nights, staying up entirely to late every time. I would recommend it to anyone. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I won't re-read it ever. I can't wait to read the follow up books to this one. Holy F! I just noticed that today is Sept.
Kind of appropriate for this review. Sep 04, Bear rated it it was amazing. An earlier title before "Dead Heat" by the same author; written right after , but before we invaded Iraq. I won't go into details other than to say it's a well-written book; he writes in a simliar vein as Clancy which kept my attention with many little twists and character changes. As his other book, this one pretty well reflects what is going on in the middle east, with plausible scenarios.
And given the current world situation, this guy's crystal ball is a lot more clarified than most of An earlier title before "Dead Heat" by the same author; written right after , but before we invaded Iraq. And given the current world situation, this guy's crystal ball is a lot more clarified than most of us. Read it; realize the stakes, and remember many who would do the free world harm have no qualms about killing someone who extends a peaceful handshake.
Rosenberg's book takes you on a journey within the mind of the defenders, those who are thrown into the chaos of decisions which NO man should have to make, and those who would attack and destroy. It's too close to reality in some cases Feb 17, Dana rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , christian-fiction , fiction , thriller , apocalyptic. What an exciting book!!! I'm excited that it is just the first in a series of 5 books. Jon Bennett worked as a Wall Street analyst and was working on a deal that would make him into a billionaire.
But, the world changed the instant the president, Jon's friend, was attacked in an assassination attempt. And then the president asked Jon to become one of his close advisors. Jon doesn't realize how completely his life changed on that What an exciting book!!! Jon doesn't realize how completely his life changed on that fateful day.
This political thriller is intense! The author actually wrote this book slightly in the future, though this "future" is now in our past. We follow alongside those trying to keep the president safe The non-stop action keeps the pages turning! May 30, Julie rated it it was ok Shelves: spys-terrorists-political-fiction.
I wish I could give this one more stars, because I like the premise and thought it would be like a Clancy or Ludlum political espionage thriller. It tried to be, but the writing was not up to the challenge. The characters were not realistic, the dialogue was painfully bad.
There was a lot of unnecessary descriptions and background that did nothing to add to the story. I found myself wishing he would get back to the suspenseful part.
He did pretty good at crafting an idea that had you wondering wha I wish I could give this one more stars, because I like the premise and thought it would be like a Clancy or Ludlum political espionage thriller.
He did pretty good at crafting an idea that had you wondering what was going to happen, and I appreciated that there was no foul language in the book. This is first in a series, and I may try the next one to see if it is better and because I want to know what happens next.
Can I give this book Minus Stars? Or maybe add a shelf for crappola? I can't even begin to count the ways I hated this book. C hasn't existed since Short bursts of acronyms for a long period of time feels like an alphabet soup food fight. Dick Hill is a talented narrator but even his substantial skill can't put lipstick on this one.
Sorry for the rant but this one really ticked me off Aug 30, Gopal rated it it was ok. I got these out of our local library on a whim, the title was intriguing and the geo-political implications were looking better on the book blurb. Once I started with the book, it almost became a chore to finish it. The characters are not well etched and as I write this review I have already forgotten what the book was all about. The book opens explosively with a kamikaze plane attack on the POTUS motorcade but it sort of writes itself down from there with conveniently forgotten characters and no I got these out of our local library on a whim, the title was intriguing and the geo-political implications were looking better on the book blurb.
The book opens explosively with a kamikaze plane attack on the POTUS motorcade but it sort of writes itself down from there with conveniently forgotten characters and not too much of a redeeming plot. Sorry to say so but the series lost its ability to hold interest to me after this one. A forgettable read. Jul 16, Perri rated it liked it. A friend recommended this book, but I couldn't really get into it. I kept losing track of the many characters, and it seemed dated with Saddam Hussein.
I enjoyed some of the break neck action sequences. Aug 06, Phil rated it did not like it Shelves: spiritual , fiction. Trying to make sense of this disjointed political and evangelistic novel bored me to death. It is hard to even put a genre tag on this story. Needless to say, I didn't like the book and felt it was written as an advertisement for conservative pundits to sell.
Overall like a B movie on a rainy dreary Sunday afternoon. You read several favorable reviews on this one and others in the series. The price was less than what I usually spend, so what the heck. I really wanted to like this. The concept was intriguing, the players feasible, the suspense was dead balls on.
But there was a flawed execution in the character development of Jon Bennett. An adept stroke of aligning this kid glob Overall like a B movie on a rainy dreary Sunday afternoon. But in the last ten minutes, totally untrained and inexperienced with weapons or tactics goes armed with an Uzi, head to head with four of the deadliest terrorists on the planet - in the dark.
Oh yes, all the while texting back and forth on his blackberry to his CIA lady partner in the gun battle. But I can drop another star off. Mar 01, Nancy added it. One of the best books I have ever read!!! The author takes you on a geopolitical roller coaster ride from the first page.
His knowledge of the behind the scene workings of the political, intelligence, military, Biblical and all other players involved in national and world crises makes the storyline believable. The author is from a Russian Jewish family and a devout Christian. He weaves his Christian faith and his knowledge of Jewish prophecies into the theme of his books. The narrative of this b One of the best books I have ever read!!!
The narrative of this book is so believable, it's as if you are reading the front page of today's newspaper. I could not put this book down, I was totally wrapped up in the lives of the characters and the scenarios they were living out. I am now reading my fourth Joel C Rosenberg book and each of them has been so fast moving, so believable I have gobbled them up - reading into the wee hours of the morning; wanting to see how the plot is resolved.
Prepare to be pulled into the story line the minute you read the first two or three pages. Prepare for the ride of your life.! Jun 12, Sally Schueler rated it really liked it. This is the first of several political thrillers for Joel Rosenberg and I'm looking forward to the rest of this series and seeing how he ties in possible Middle East scenarios with his extensive knowledge in Biblical Prophecy.
Even though this book was written in This is the first of several political thrillers for Joel Rosenberg and I'm looking forward to the rest of this series and seeing how he ties in possible Middle East scenarios with his extensive knowledge in Biblical Prophecy. Jul 03, J. IV rated it really liked it. The preface is especially intriguing if you have the time to read it. The protagonist Jon Bennett and his sidekick Erin McCoy are attempting to pull off a billion dollar deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians; what could go wrong, right?
Considering the whole world is against them, to include someone close to them, it is a race against time and terror. There is a great twist at the end of this book and the series as well. Overall if you are a fan of action and in particular of military action set in the real modern world, I would highly recommend this one to you.
Apr 21, Geri H rated it it was amazing. As a 3rd generation Marine this book made me stop and reflect on previous battle situations. It is amazing to me how a group of people can have so little a regard for human life.
Their religious belief teaches them otherwise but I guess hatred will always win over the one's spiritual beliefs. Mar 29, Martha rated it it was ok. An interesting premise made for a good book club discussion, but this first book in a series by Rosenberg featured too many characters, too many places, too much action and too little character development to make it onto my favorites list. May 17, Rose rated it really liked it. I really admire this author and all the research and insight that goes into his books.
The book was published in If I had read this earlier, I would have given it a higher rating, but passage of time dulls the brilliance of Rosenberg's ideas. A Gulfstream G-4, first in the line waiting for clearance to land after the presidential motorcade leaves DIA. The Gulfstream is reportedly out of Canada, and goes silent after being cleared to land and instead aims directly for the president.
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