Maggie M. - , reviewed on 12/11/2015 + 400 more book reviews

This was my first Berenson book as I usually stick to police procedures/crime drama. While waiting in the airport, my eye caught on it and I thought I'd give it a try and I was pleasantly surprised, considering what my normal read is! This book actually had quite a few twists and turns in it, with multilayers, and caught me totally off guard by the ending. I'm now in search of my next Berenson novel.

John Wells works for the CIA and was sent deep, deep undercover in Pakistan to become a member of al Qaeda...for years, to the detriment of his marriage, little boy, and parents. He's not 100% trusted, as he is known as the Muslim American, but he's proven himself time and again for the American-hating Afghans. After being sent back to America for a "mission," John has to stay undercover as best as he can. But, after all these years, even the CIA thinks he may have gone over to the other side for real. Does he complete his Al Qaeda mission to stay undercover? The reader is led through John's many decisions and hazards and the ending is quite a surprise. An excellent, exciting, thoughtful read.

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