Review: ~~From the Mid East to US and back again~~
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 1, 2013
Ibraham Al-Bari (Palestinian by birth) is living in Lebanon after fighting many years in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  His plan is to take revenge on Israel and the US.  And, part of his plan is to cut off the head of the snake (US).In DC, FBI agent Eddie Barnett has been the recipient of information from the Egyptian Embassy for many years.  "Mouse" prefers giving him the scoop rather than anyone else.  This is where this plot thickens!The quote "Oil was up, the National Debt was up, and jobs were down" leaves the President trying to broker a settlement for the 30 year war.  Control of their oil is part of his plan, of course.  His negotiations are harsh with the countries and leave little wiggle room.Colonel Rachel Ullman of Israel is a determined agent sent to the US for assistance.  Her interrogation methods are harsh - trained by the elite of the elite in Israel.  Al-Bari's "ice pick to the eye" gives new meaning to that one!All in all, an excellent read.  Action developing on many fronts; characters are well-defined; and toss in a little IRA for that extra-something special.  And, a superb ending in two different countries.Most highly recommended.