The Tehran Conviction: A Novel of Suspense (Jack Teller) [Kindle Edition]

Tom Gabbay (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Gabbay's winning third thriller to feature CIA spook Jack Teller (after The Lisbon Crossing) focuses on Iran during two pivotal years: 1953, when a mistake-laden covert CIA operation overthrew the nation's prime minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, and 1979, during the chaos of the Islamic revolution and Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power. In 1953, as a naïve Company recruit, Teller befriends an idealistic Iranian government official, Yari Fatemi, only to be manipulated into betraying him and his family. In 1979, when Yari's sister shows up in New York and informs Teller that her brother is in jail awaiting certain execution, Teller feels compelled to return to Iran in a suicidal attempt to save Yari. Powered by relentless pacing and a story line abounding in subterfuge, treachery and subversion, this Ludlumesque page-turner offers invaluable historical insights into the turbulent relationship between America (the Great Satan) and Iran. (June)
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From Booklist

The third novel in the Jack Teller series jumps back and forth in time. In 1953, Teller assists the CIA in Iran as part of Operation Ajax, designed to stage an overthrow of the government. In 1979, Teller learns that someone he hasn’t seen since his days in Tehran has been imprisoned. Feeling a sense of responsibility, he heads back to Iran to rescue a man he once considered a friend. Gabbay’s portrait of Iran at the height of the Ayatollah Khomeini’s reign proves to be quite compelling, but the scenes set earlier are mundane at best. And just how old is Teller’s character supposed to be? Fans of the previous Teller novels will definitely want to pick this one up. Others will find it a hit-or-miss proposition. --Jeff Ayers

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 292 KB
• Print Length: 303 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0061188603
• Publisher: HarperCollins e-books; 1 edition (June 9, 2009)
• Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002BXH5UW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,008 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Tom Gabbay was born in 1953 in Bloomington, Indiana. After studying painting in London and Philadelphia, he began his career in New York, producing animated films for the well known children's program Sesame Street. In 1985 he joined NBC television in Los Angeles as Director of Children's programs. During his tenure at the network, he also served as a Director of Comedy Programs and Creative Director of NBC Europe. In addition to his novels, (The Berlin Conspiracy, The Lisbon Crossing, and The Tehran Conviction) he has written several screenplays and contributed political cartoons to the Philadelphia Daily News. www.tomgabbay.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN WHAT IS HAPPENING IN IRAN TODAY, June 18, 2009

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Thomas Baker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tehran Conviction: A Novel of Suspense (Hardcover)

I concur with all that the previous reviewer has written so I only wish to elaborate on one point. What we are seeing, hearing and reading about in Iran in June, 2009 and why it is important that the U.S. is not seen to be meddling in their election is all excitingly and suspensefully portrayed in The Tehran Conviction. All one needs to know about Operation Ajax led by Kermit Roosevelt and it's sequence of unintended consequences for ensuing generations is laid out in this most topical and entertaining political thriller. You will not be disappointed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When Teller Was a True Believer, January 9, 2010

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EddieLove "EddieLove" (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tehran Conviction: A Novel of Suspense (Hardcover)

The latest reliably compelling Jack Teller book once again finds him, perhaps improbably, right in the middle of CIA doings in Iran in both the 50s and 70s. Once disbelief is suspended, you can sit back with another enjoyable but tense thriller that's populated (but not over-burdened) with telling historical detail as well as brisk action.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent read, June 23, 2009

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Priscilla O. Weber "norinrad10" (nashville tn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tehran Conviction: A Novel of Suspense (Hardcover)

This is a thriller written in the style of a Raymond Chandler novel. Very fast paced w/ very realistic characters. Gives a great deal of insight into whats transpiring in Iran right now. My only complaint is that it wraps up a little to tidy.