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The First Stone: A Novel

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The First Stone is a brilliantly written suspensful novel focued on a young man and woman who are devoted and dedicated to their cultural, religious, political and romantic belief systems. Together they bond and together they deceive, and continually they grow to learn the differences between the American and Arab world. Are they ever able to accept the reality of each other as their lives become exposed? Once you begin, you won't be able to put this novel down. The First Stone is not easily found in bookstores and if you are able to get your hands on a copy through Amazon DO IT!

John Briley has certainly outdone himself with this suspense novel which is so timely. I was on the edge of my seat at all times while reading this book in record time: One day without stopping! He used an artist's pallette and paintbrush rather than a typewriter to paint the scenery. He certainly did a lot of research in this project. It surpasses his screenplay for "Gandhi" and will make for a great movie. A most timely novel, I recommend it to all readers of good books

This is a great book! I read it for a book club several years ago and just bought it as a gift. It's a thriller with a love story and you'll learn a lot about middle eastern culture.

I read a lot of books (compared to people I know) ... probably 4 or so a month. This is one of the few that continues to stick out in my memory. I am still looking to read more by this author.

It is an excellent read! Very fascinating! A good romance as well as a thriller!

And on a final note, it helped open my mind to the middle east culture that as an American I don't really understand.