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72 Virgins: Countdown to a Terror Attack on US Soil

Avi Perry
Gradient Publishing (2009)
ISBN 9780615280516
Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads.com (09/09)

“72 Virgins: Countdown to a Terror Attack on US Soil” begins in Tel Aviv, Israel in October of 2002 with a suicide bombing that sets the background for the rest of the book.  “The bus stopped at the traffic light, next to the main entrance to the mall, just ahead of King George Street.  Then, in a flash, without warning, just as the traffic light was about to turn green, the sun turned dark.  A Palestinian suicide bomber, sitting near the center of the bus, rose from his seat.  His sad face cracked open in a sadistic smile; he looked up, filled his lungs, then shrieked, ‘Allahu Akbar!’ (God is Greater (than any other God and every human VIP)) while igniting his explosives-filled belt.” (p.1)  The suicide bomber’s family was proud of his act and he had secured his passage on to Paradise.  He enjoyed igniting his belt as he would become a martyr and seventy-two virgins would be waiting for him when he arrived in heaven.

I found the story to be very real and I think that the dates in which I was reading the book (around September 11th) helped to up the reality factor as it is a time period when the focus on terrorism is brought to the forefront.  Perry draws on events currently taking place in the world and crafts a remarkably captivating work that delves into the workings of Jihad terrorism and the agencies struggling to stop them.  The author has created a memorable and interesting cast of characters and I enjoyed how many of their lives were intertwined.  Throughout the suspenseful novel everything comes together very neatly and the book’s conclusion is strong.  The final words make me believe that there may be a sequel in the works which, if I am correct, I would look forward to reading.  “72 Virgins: Countdown to a Terror Attack on US Soil” is a very well-written, eye-opening book that I believe any fan of the suspense genre would enjoy.   

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