• The Tehran Initiative

  • The Twelfth Imam, Book 2
  • By: Joel C. Rosenberg
  • Narrated by: Christopher Lane
  • Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,281 ratings)

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The Tehran Initiative

By: Joel C. Rosenberg
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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Publisher's summary

The world is on the brink of disaster. Iran has just conducted its first atomic weapons test. Millions of Muslims around the world are convinced their messiah — known as the Twelfth Imam — has arrived on earth. Israeli leaders fear Tehran, under the Twelfth Imam’s spell, will soon launch a nuclear attack that could bring about a second Holocaust and the annihilation of Israel. The White House fears Jerusalem will strike first, launching a massive preemptive attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities that could cause the entire Middle East to go up in flames, oil prices to skyrocket, and the global economy to collapse. With the stakes high and few viable options left, the president of the United States orders CIA operative David Shirazi and his team to track down and sabotage Iran’s nuclear warheads before Iran or Israel can launch a devastating first strike. But will they be too late?

©2011 Joel C. Rosenberg (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Rosenberg does it again - couldn't put it down!

I've listened to all of Rosenberg's political fiction and have enjoyed every book. If you haven't listened toThe Twelfth Imam, I recommend that you get it first as this one is a sequel, continuing the adventures of CIA asset David Shirazi. Shirazi, born in the US to Iranian parents who fled the revolution, infliltrates Iran at the highest levels and uncovers a terrible plot which he works hard to subvert. The Twelfth Imam, or Madi (sp.) has formed a caliphate consisting of most middle eastern countries. While posing as a religious figure, it's obvious he has nothing but evil on his mind, including the destruction of Israel and western society. This book, like other Rosenberg thrillers will hold your attention and make it difficult to get any sleep as you won't want to stop listening....The narrator was very good, using different accents and handling male and female voices equally well. Get it now!

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I want a story, NOT a sermon!

The first 20 minutes or so were a great buildup style terrorist plot, then...... The story gave constant muslim quips to show how insane they were, you know, how can any reasonable person base their life's actions on religion, then all of a sudden having the "good guys" suddenly reciting verses from the Bible which sound oh so more reasonable.

If it's an evangelical novel then state it in the description so the general public doesn't waste credits on this stuff. If I want Bible study then I'll get the Bible. If I want a terrorist novel I want a terrorist novel. Seriously not happy.

On that note, the narrator was good I guess, I'm just upset I bought a book and got preached to.

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Great listen!

I've really enjoyed this listen. The performance is top notch! Yes, I was concerned when the quotes from various scriptures started showing up, but I found the author using them to broaden my understanding of some of the characters and their motivations. Whether I like it or not, this is real life, and it is unusual to capture this spiritual essense of characters in a novel.

The reader puts this book over the top. Not only does he attempt various international accents, but his characters's tone and inflection are almost always spot on.

Christian fiction? Way to good a story for that box.

This was my first "political suspense" listen, and I'll be looking for more, especially with this reader!

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should be categorized as " Religious".

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

A CIA agent on a covert mission discovers Jesus ,weeps and quotes the Bible.Its Jesus against the evil Muslims.The plot is sanctamonious Medievil Christian hypocracy.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not Rosenberg.

Which scene was your favorite?

Didn't finish the book.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Good narrator.

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Very Good Overall but....

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would but with a warning. It got a bit too deep into religious discussion for my liking. I understand explaining the thoughts behind the various Middle Eastern religions because there are many things I may not have known, but the preaching about the Christian faith was too much preaching to the choir.

What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?

I always listen before I buy because I have to like the person reading. He handled all of the various accents well and made the book more pleasurable in my opinion.

Did The Tehran Initiative inspire you to do anything?

No but it did bring back memories of being in the private, religious school of my youth.

Any additional comments?

It was a very interesting study of the mindset of the regions portrayed and the thought process before various actions. It was a thought provoking book but as mentioned before, too much religion for my liking. I did like the way it ended - it wasn't a pat, expected way to end.

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Should be described as Christian Fiction

This book should be categorized under Christian Fiction. I don't want to be proselytized.

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Interesting Plot but way to much Jesus!

What did you like best about The Tehran Initiative? What did you like least?

Interesting plot with present day parallels but too much Jesus in it.

Would you recommend The Tehran Initiative to your friends? Why or why not?

If they are a religious Christian, definitely, otherwise too preachy

What about Christopher Lane’s performance did you like?

Good Narration and accents

Could you see The Tehran Initiative being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes

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Why is this not classified as a religious text????

The 3 stars is being generous......

I am incredibly disappointed by the "preachy" nature of this book. It would have been nice to know in advance it would be on par with most materials handed out by the "door knockers" when it comes to the level of proselytizing. All this gab has little to do with the story and more to do with the selling of a point!

As a person of faith I am not against the message, but I do think this book has been misrepresented by the author at the very least. It was my understanding this was a spy/military/thriller, not a biblical text.

I am just over 3 hours into this story and I find it at best slow, and I may not actually finish it if it continues at the same droning pace. Being completely candid - I consider it far from a "must listen" or a "can't put down" book. All in all it is below average and I doubt I will purchase another by this author. I would advise more action and less fill, not to mention preaching, in future publications.

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suspenseful

excellent story line and performance is top notch. had me on edge for most of book.

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Loved this book

We listened to this book on our latest road trip and we wanted it to keep going. Can't wait for the next one!

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