The Twelfth Imam - Joel C. Rosenberg (TOUR)

Synopsis:
As the apocalyptic leaders of Iran call for the annihilation of Israel and the U.S., CIA operative David Shirazi is sent into Tehran with one objective: use all means necessary to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weapons program, without leaving American fingerprints and without triggering a regional war. At extreme personal risk, Shirazi executes his plan.
A native Farsi speaker whose family escaped from Iran in 1979, he couldn’t be better prepared for the mission. But none of his training has prepared Shirazi for what will happen next. An obscure religious cleric is suddenly hailed throughout the region as the Islamic messiah known as the Mahdi or the Twelfth Imam. News of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders spreads like wildfire, as do rumors of a new and horrific war.
With the prophecy of the Twelfth Imam seemingly fulfilled, Iran’s military prepares to strike Israel and bring about the End of Days. Shirazi must take action to save his country and the world, but the clock is ticking.


©2010


My Opinion:
I knew by the title this would be an interesting read, but I had no idea as to what capacity my attention would be grabbed. I was pulled in so deep to this story I found myself reading it every chance I could get.
I loved reading this author's style of writing. His fluid language kept it easy to keep up with what was going on at all times. When you deal with subject and places foreign to you, sometimes it can be harder to digest, but not this story. I have to admit though, I am glad this is just fiction and not actually happening.
With that said, any political junkies, mystery lovers, or people who have a keen interest in Jihad, should check this out.
I really enjoyed it.

4/5


~I received a copy from Tyndale. I was not compensated for my opinion.~