In the Name of Islam [Paperback]

I. J. Sarfeh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006

Held captive at an isolated farmhouse, Dr. Morgan Reese is forced to treat the surgical condition of an Afghan calling himself the Holy Imam. Reese soon suspects that the Imam is a threat to national security. Thus begins the deadly battle of wits between the two antagonists. Caught in the crossfire is the Imam's nurse, Miriam, a devout, nonviolent Moslem. In a makeshift operating room, Reese finally faces his nemesis, knowing only one of them will survive.

Editorial Reviews

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An attention grabbing introduction and ample suspense. I. J. Sarfeh writes easy. -- Eugen M. Bacon, TCM Reviews

I recommend this book...Fans of thriller and suspense novels will not be disappointed...thrilling ride from start to finish. -- April Sullivan, ReaderViews.com

From the Publisher

Dr. Sarfeh is a professor of surgery who has lived in the Middle East. He draws on those aspects of his background to create the memorable characters and the heart-pounding pace of In the Name of Islam.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Foremost Press (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974892181
• ISBN-13: 978-0974892184
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,348,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I. J. Sarfeh was born in Iran and spent his formative years in England. He immigrated to America at the age of 18, after which he pursued a career in medicine. At the turn of the millennium, he retired as Professor Emeritus of Surgery at the University of California and pursued his new career in creative writing--his passion before entering medicine. Along with over 200 scientific articles, he has published six novels mostly in the medical suspense/mystery genre. The latter are listed on his website at www.ijsarfeh.com and on Amazon.

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4.0 out of 5 stars a roller coaster ride, December 30, 2006

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This review is from: In the Name of Islam (Paperback)

Reviewed by April Sullivan for Reader Views (12/06)


"In the Name of Islam" follows the action-packed adventure of Dr. Morgan Reese as he is kidnapped by Moslem terrorists and forced to perform surgery on a man calling himself The Holy Imam. Reese must find a way to escape from the farmhouse he is being held in, take nurse Miriam with him, and try to stop the act of terror on the United States that The Holy Imam is planning for September 13th.

Author I. J. Sarfeh builds on current events in this thriller. A large-scale attack on American soil by jihad terrorists is an issue hot on the minds of the American people since 9/11. Sarfeh is conscientious enough to make this book about more than just an American good guy vs. a Moslem bad guy. He shows the middle ground as well, with Nurse Miriam, who is a peaceful and outspoken Moslem woman.

I. J. Sarfeh is a skillful suspense writer. He drops hints and details in small enough amounts to get the reader curious and wanting to know more. Guessing what is going to happen next makes this a fun read, at the same time that it is intense.

I recommend this book to any thriller fan. In typical style, the book includes not only action and adventure, but a love interest as well. Fans of thriller and suspense novels will not be disappointed. The author's obvious knowledge of medical procedures puts the reader right in the action and on the edge of their seat during the surgery.

"In the Name of Islam" is a roller coaster ride that brings up many emotions. I found myself angry at Dr. Reese for being such a typical American and accusing the men who kidnap him of being terrorists just because they are dark-skinned Middle Eastern men with bushy beards and machine guns. I am angry at the kidnappers for being exactly that, terrorists that initiate this type of stereotyping. Miriam brings humanism to the story. Her religious beliefs mirror the terrorists, yet she does not believe in killing for Allah. "In the Name of Islam" takes you on a thrilling ride from start to finish.

Received book free of charge.