“A taut, brilliant thriller ripped right from today’s headlines. Joel Rosenberg is masterful! The Jerusalem Assassinis an absolute home run.” –Brad Thor, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of BacklashFrom the New York Times, USA Today,and Publishers Weeklybestselling author!The enemy is invisible and moving fast. The body count is rising. And time is running out.Marcus Ryker has spent his … And time is running out.Marcus Ryker has spent his entire career studying killers. One thing he knows for sure: a peace summit is the ultimate stage for an assassination.President Andrew Clarke is determined to announce his historic peace plan from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. But when senior American officials who support the plan begin violently dying, Clarke orders Ryker and his team of CIA operatives to hunt down those responsible and bring the killing spree to an end.When the Palestinians denounce the American plan, the Saudis signal they may be ready to forge a historic treaty with Israel. Could the Saudi king’s support be the missing ingredient that will lead to peace at long last?Ryker soon uncovers a chilling plot to kill the American president. A well-resourced international alliance is dead set against the peace plan. They will stop at nothing to strike a blow against the Americans and seize leadership of the Muslim world.With all eyes on Jerusalem and the president in the crosshairs, it’s up to Ryker to eliminate the terrible evil that’s been set in motion. The fate of the region depends on his success. He has 48 hours.
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Another page-turner of an international thriller. The tension builds to a fevered pitch as the book wokrs through four parts. A new terror organization is committing tight operations against the USA’s top international negotiators. The hunt to stop them from the ultimate targets is tight and down to the wire. Excellent read for those who love Tom Clancy and Daniel Silva with a faith thread.
Joel Rosenberg writes political thrillers like prophecies—ones we hope won’t happen. This latest is no exception. Will the three major religions work together for peace or will this effort end in disaster? Especially with the recent front-page news about an Arab-Israeli agreement, this novel seems so timely. It contains some violence, terrorists, and suicide bombers, so beware what you’re getting into. The stakes are high, as are the tensions. Even if you have not read any of his other books starring Marcus Ryker, you will be captivated by his rapid-paced storytelling that captures your interest and won’t let you go. I received a copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
A great action romp in a believable current version of this crazy world!
The Marcus Ryker series begins with The Kremlin Conspiracy followed by The Persian Gamble, which sets the stage for The Jerusalem Assassin and exciting conclusion.
Marcus Ryker is once again on the frontlines fighting to save lives! Marcus is still recovering from injuries he sustained in his previous heroic actions that readers can learn more about in The Persian Gamble. In this story, the President wants to travel to Jerusalem and announce a peace treaty on the Temple Mount. However, there are several parties that don’t want to see that happen, but not all have nefarious motives. On top of that, Marcus has to deal with the political arena here in the United States.
On top of known antagonists that are against the President and the nation, a new enemy has reared his head and if Marcus doesn’t find him, lives will be lost. With several against the President here at home and others abroad, Marcus has to search out those who really are a threat. In addition, the President wants Israel and the Saudi King to be a part of the historic event. Marcus is down to 48 hours to locate and disarm those who will kill anyone who stands in their way to stopping the peace agreement.
Get ready to buckle in and remember to breathe while reading this high-octane thriller that is filled with twists and turns in the plot! I think audiences will enjoy this series if they read the books in sequence to get the full nuance of action, danger and adventure that happens in the story. Just remember this is fiction not fact. It is definitely exciting to read and will leave you waiting for Joel’s next boldest
Brilliant! I was immediately immersed into the story. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages. I’m amazed by how closely Mr. Rosenberg’s stories parallel current events. I could not book this book down. I read it in about 11 hours.
Recommend to those who enjoy political thrillers.
I borrowed a copy from my local library. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
I love Joel C Rosenburg’s books. This one does not disappoint!
Another existing thriller from one of my favorite authors. And he made reference to another good friend Dave Ramsey. Enjoy!
“You ever once think about how much danger you put everyone in who gets near you?”
It’s a fair statement. Marcus Rycker is a dangerous man to be around; not only do international terrorists rarely stand a chance against his intense thirst for justice, but it’s become apparent that those Marcus has loved the most have been lost in the process; a tragic result of his highly dangerous career assignments.
Barely having time to grieve yet another dear friend and mentor, Marcus is shuttled over to the Middle East in preparation for a high stakes peace deal among three of the most powerful men in the world; the President of the United States, Israel’s Prime Minister, and the Monarch of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Unprecedented . . . especially when an unnamed terrorist group decides to make their own mark on world history. Ultimately, it’s up to Marcus to thwart their efforts while guaranteeing protection for all three heads of state.
“This was it. The moment he had been told to wait on. . . . . . Imagine. All three in the same room. At the same time . . . How it would happen, he did not know. But he had no doubt in his mind that these three men were going to die. And he would be the one to kill them.”
What a rush! This adrenaline laced story is altogether compelling, brilliant, and completely unnerving; it even hints at what could be our hope for the future, either in this world or the next. Joel Rosenberg has such a grasp of the Middle East and its history, that one could almost believe that there is a Marcus Ryker out there for “such a time as this”.
Great book. Love everything this author writes. Real life situation and responses. Helpful insight into a part of the world we need to know more about. Entertaining and thought provoking.
Book 3 in the Marcus Ryker series is an intricately woven political, conspiracy and military action novel. It seemed entirely too realistic, which made for great reading! Marcus is an engaging character and the storyline was intriguing. I loved the action, adventure, and travel wrapped up in this suspenseful mystery. The historical and current events relating to the Middle East felt like a history lesson, but so much more fun then school. While the series would probably be better read in order, I didn’t feel lost and totally enjoyed my first book by Rosenberg. Anyone who loves political and conspiracy thrillers will love this series. I know I did.
Another great thing about The Jerusalem Assassin was the feel of Jerusalem and the descriptions made me feel as if I was right there. It was very well written. In fact, so well written it seemed almost ripped from today’s headlines. The finale and the hope portrayed in the book were amazing. Somehow, even in the midst of conspiracy, terrorism and a rising body count, he kept that hope for a future peace and trust in God at the center. There were a few heavier themes like terrorism and torture, but I thought the author dealt with the subjects very realistically. The characters are so well written that I found myself empathizing with each side, even the terrorists. I think understanding each other‘s point of view is so important in coming to a common ground. Especially when it comes to peace talks and issues in the Middle East. I was very impressed and look forward to more from this author. If you love Rosenberg, I’d recommend Ronie Kendig’s Book of the Wars series.
I was provided copy of this book through NetGalley by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
Love everything Joel Rosenberg writes. He manages a very absorbing, entertaining & inspirational story with a Christian message. Just loved this one as always! Wish he could crank them out faster!