Requiem for the Phoenix [Paperback]

Skip Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2006

Two years have passed since the Phoenix operation—al Qaida’s secret attack on the American Heartland with a biological weapon of mass destruction. Since then, al Qaida has undergone an unexpected reversal.

They broadcast a series of strange messages, offering—with one hand—an olive branch of peace and their support to help promote President Richard Samuelson’s worldwide democratic reforms and bring an end to terrorism.

In al Qaida’s other hand, however, is their secret plot to launch the second phase of the Phoenix operation—a series of attacks comprising their most devastating wave of terror since 9/11.

Aware of al Qaida’s deception, the president mounts a secret multinational effort to stop the operation. Phoenix Task Force agents Matt and Annie Garret go undercover with CIA agent Ryan Daniels and risk it all to stop the attacks and destroy the al Qaida organization.

As the plot unfolds across three continents, the suspense ramps up, sustained by multiple converging subplots and private agendas of world leaders, obsessed power brokers, and terrorists. In Requiem for the Phoenix, the sequel to Out of the Ashes, al Qaida stops at nothing to make America and the free world yield to their fanatical domination.

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About the Author

Skip Allen served in the Air Force for 25 years in various capacities, including intelligence and communications security operations. He holds a Baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and Master’s degrees in Human Resources Development and Public Administration from Webster University. He lives in Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 474 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (August 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595403190
• ISBN-13: 978-0595403196
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Sequel, September 30, 2006

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Catherine Astl (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Requiem for the Phoenix (Paperback)

Another terrific book from author, Skip Allen!

As an insatiable reader, I profess that "Requiem for the Phoenix" is one of the most intricately plotted books I've read in a long, long time. I'm used to reading thickly woven tomes, but "Requiem's" plot stands out as very impressive--it is substantially wound around and around, through numerous characters, hidden agendas and happenings. Yet the characters and plots are vignettes in and of themselves.

All the elements of Allen's first book, "Out of the Ashes," are in this sequel. For example, the elaborate descriptions of biological agents, weapons, geographical settings and of course, great, page-turning writing. Matt and Annie's relationship soars to new levels as does the action taking place in Greece, London and many places in between. And, as with Allen's first book, I was chilled to the bone with the fanaticism and terrorist mindset of al Qaida. This is a book that may well seep into your psyche, set up camp and make you open your eyes to look at things a bit differently.

I highly recommend this book--you will keep turning the pages well into the inky night!

5.0 out of 5 stars Move Over 24!, December 17, 2009

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Mike (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Requiem for the Phoenix (Paperback)

"Requiem for the Phoenix" is a thrilling story ripe for a TV mini-series. I liken it to the hit TV series "24" only more realistic. Skip Allen sets the stage for the action with well-rounded characters, love-to-hate politicians, terrorists of varrying personalities and motivations, and a fantastic plot!