Above Empyrean: A Novel of the Final Days of the War on Islamic Terrorism [Hardcover]

Bruce Herschensohn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

Islamist revolutionary terrorists have taken over the United States of America. Millions of citizens have been killed, imprisoned, and tortured. The President is missing, his most trusted advisor, Eli Jared, is holed up in a secret government command center. Without weapons or any communication with the outside world, Jared must figure out how to wrest the fate of the nation away from terrorists bent on obliterating the American way of life.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Bruce Herschensohn is a skillful novelist, as well as an acknowledged expert on national security. ABOVE EMPYREAN is not only spell-binding but substantive, chilling and important."
--Michael Medved, nationally syndicated talk radio host

"Bruce pours into a thriller a lifetime of lessons on how governments and spies really work. Most novelists can only guess how presidents and the people who serve them react to crisis. Bruce has been there and his book pulses with the realism that only writers who have been inside the Oval Office can bring."
--Hugh Hewitt, radio talk show host, law professor, author

"It's captivating to read Bruce Herschensohn when he's writing non-fiction. This fictional novel, Above Empyrean is even better! Let's hope it remains fiction."
--Congressman Dana Rohrabacher

"Bruce Herschensohn's knowledge of the world and foreign policy is almost unmatched."
--Sean Hannity, Co-Host, Fox News Channel's Hannity and Colmes Show

"Bruce Herschensohn is principled, courageous, and insightful. His book will surely be enlightening."
--Ann Coulter, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Godless

About the Author

Bruce Herschensohn is a fixture in American politics. He has received the Distinguished Service Medal, served as Deputy Special Assistant to President Nixon, was appointed a member of the Reagan Transition Team, and was the 1992 Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in California. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the School of Public Policy of Pepperdine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Beaufort Books (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825305160
• ISBN-13: 978-0825305160
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #916,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally......Someone gets it!, June 19, 2008

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D. Bautista "D. Olivia" (Chicago, Ill) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Above Empyrean: A Novel of the Final Days of the War on Islamic Terrorism (Hardcover)

Above Empyrean, by Bruce Herschensohn, finally tells the story of what will happen if the U.S. looses the war against Islamic Radicals. This book is terrific, and details the heroic story of patriotic Americans trying to retake the country they love from the grips of radical fanatics that have succeeded in destroying America from within. This is a "must read" for anyone who intends to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Herschensohn's obvious knowledge of how the American government works, and what contingencies exist for its survival is the basis for this great thriller.

This is a great read, and I recommend it to anyone who cares about America.

18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO PRESERVE AMERICA, June 23, 2008

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Kenneth C. Eliasberg "Ken Eliasberg" (Upland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Above Empyrean: A Novel of the Final Days of the War on Islamic Terrorism (Hardcover)

BRUCE HERSCHENSOHN IS AN AMERICAN TREASURE WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN DEVOTED TO THE PURSUIT AND PRESERVATION OF LIBERTY. ABOVE EMPYREAN, WRITTEN IN BRUCE'S EASY-TO-READ STYLE IS HIS EFFORT TO PROVIDE A WAKE UP CALL FOR AMERICA. IN THAT SENSE, BRUCE IS VERY MUCH A 21st CENTURY PAUL REVERE, AND ABOVE EMPYREAN IS BRUCE'S EFFORT TO SOUND THE ALARM - "THE ISLAMISTS ARE COMING" - WORSE YET, THEY ARE HERE!. IT IS A MUST READ FOR ALL, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO THINK THAT THE CURRENT PERIL IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. BY FICTIONALIZING THE PERIL, BRUCE HAS MADE IT EASIER FOR THE POLITICALLY UNINVOLVED TO PERCEIVE THE DANGER IN A "THRILLER" CONTEXT, i.e. BY PUTTING OUR CURRENT DILEMNA IN THE FORM OF A NOVEL, BRUCE HAS ONLY MORE FORCEFULLY MADE THE POINT. IT IS AN ENERTAINING READ, BUT, MORE TO THE POINT, AS NOTED, IT IS A MUST READ!!!
KEN ELIASBERG

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!, June 25, 2008

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S. Barlow (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Above Empyrean: A Novel of the Final Days of the War on Islamic Terrorism (Hardcover)

One the best and most insightful books I have read in a long time. For anyone who doesn't believe our national security is important, you must read this book. This book really makes me appreciate the country we live in and the freedoms we enjoy. Bruce Herschenson shines with real life look at what our lives could be become if America veers off course in the War on Terror. This book will make you think long and hard about what is important to you, and how you would react if that was suddenly taken away. I highly recommend this book.