Emily Benedek

The unthinkable has happened. Again. Four airplanes in different parts of the world are blown up in mid-flight. As soon as word comes in, Israeli operatives are forming a task force. None of their aircraft were involved but it is in Israel's best interests to keep on top of what is happening in the world of terrorism.

Israeli agent Julian Granot is part of the team, called in from retirement because of his expertise and connections. He soon convinces a young American aviation reporter, Marie Peterssen, to look into one of the service locations for aircraft video equipment. Julian suspects that terrorists have been working for the equipment shop.

As Marie is drawn further into the investigation, the trail leads her to Baghdad where she meets FBI agent Morgan Ensley. Finding their interests are in common, the two investigate the terror network in Iraq and the one man who seems to be the key to it all. The plot is far bigger than it seemed at the beginning and the lives of millions of people are on the line as all three race to stop a plot whose outcome would change the world.

To me, this book was absolutely chilling. (The echo of 9/11 never fades for me, I am constantly faced with that reality because the industry I work in lies at the heart of the events of that day.) The author has painted a scarily realistic scenario that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wondering about security measures and hoping that we have sharp people on the job. It's a great read, the characters are smart and likable and the personal backgrounds are interesting.… (meer)

A terrorist attack that brings down several planes prompts Israel to put together a team to investigate. The head investigator soon becomes suspicious of an arab businessman. The investigator teams up with a journalist and an american FBI agent who have information helpful to the investigation. Suddenly they discover that the Arab businessman has acquired some nuclear weapons and is planning on sending them to New York to blow up the city. Will they be able to stop him in time?
There is some interesting stuff the author uncovered about security loopholes in here, but as a novel it has a very loosely joined together plot and the characters are not very well developed.… (meer)