Book Description

Fictional action first written 10 years ago is even more relevant today. Islamic jihadists attempt to infiltrate the US. Attacks on Canada are thwarted. Islamic Americans struggle to adapt but some excel. Gay lesbian issues influence characters. Al Qaeda exploits Russian medical technology to create a double to infiltrate the US and obtain crucial military secrets. His discovery by surreptitious means provides the thread to tie together a plot and subplots that intrigue readers with trials and tribulations of Islamic Americans and their difficulties adapting and susceptibility to exploitation. Another Islamic American shows ability to succeed and helps rescue others from difficult situations. Undercover Islamic FBI resources provide valuable clues to thwart Islamic terrorist activities in Canada. A delightfully naive and trusting innocent Lebanese-American Army officer plays an important role throughout totally unaware of how he plays into the plots. A sensitive caring Syrian medical doctor wants only to begin a new life in North America, but ends up back in the Middle East with a life he would never have anticipated. A Philippine 'war-bride' widow struggles to keep her family together while dealing with issues of her past that come back to haunt her. A twenty-something gay Christian Arab language specialist also uncovers major clues leading to uncovering essential elements of the plot. FBI agents just doing their jobs demonstrate the trials, tribulations, and satisfactions of their jobs. Gay characters, including some in the military in the days of 'don't ask, don't tell' demonstrate that gay persons are just like the broad spectrum of human beings except for their affectional orientation. They play key roles in international intrigue as much as the macho heterosexuals in other adventure intrigue stories. Characters discover aspects of themselves they could never have anticipated. Action moves quickly through the Middle East: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq; up and down the Appalachian region of the US;through the Midwest, Texas and Mexico; a secret location that can never be mentioned publicly, and concluding in multiple locations in Minnesota, Washington DC, and Baltimore. Be prepared for fictional events first written about 10 years ago to come to life vividly, albeit often regretfully, in recent years.