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British and American intelligence agencies learn of a major Al Qaeda operation but lack inside information. To counter the threat, they devise a risky plan: they will pass a seasoned war veteran, Colonel Mike Martin, as an Arab Taliban commander named Izmat Khan. Martin, a twenty-five‑year veteran of conflict zones, must infiltrate Al Qaeda’s ranks and prevent disaster. The novel follows his perilous undertaking, blending espionage, military detail, and suspense as he navigates the dangerous world he has entered.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Frederick Forsyth
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