• The Twelfth Imam

  • A Novel (The Twelfth Imam, Book 1)
  • By: Joel C. Rosenberg
  • Narrated by: Christopher Lane
  • Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,305 ratings)

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The Twelfth Imam

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

Tensions are rising in the Middle East. Iran’s president vows to annihilate the United States and Israel. Israel’s prime minister says someone must hit Iran’s nuclear sites “before it’s too late”. The American president warns against a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and says negotiations are the key to finding peace.

And amid it all, rumors are swirling throughout the region of a mysterious religious cleric claiming to be the Islamic messiah known as the Mahdi or the Twelfth Imam. Word of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders is spreading like wildfire.

CIA operative David Shirazi was born for this moment. He is recruited and sent into Tehran with one objective: use all means necessary to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weapons program, without leaving American fingerprints and without triggering an apocalyptic new war.

But time is running out.

©2010 Joel C. Rosenberg (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Intriguing

Excellent storyline with true to character development. Exciting in depth plot that continued to hold my attention. Great use of biblical and Quranic references. Narraration varied widely with voices and tone was rich.

I did not know it was part of a series and it ended so there could be another book vice completing the story. Sad face.

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Great book

This book isn't to far from reality. I can see this situation in our worlds near future. Hope you enjoy it too.

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When peace like a river attends my soul.

I was brought back to the time in my life when I was in the service of the US Navy in the Mediterranean off Turkey and being shot at. No one could be told of the incident . The Creator of the Universe was my caregiver &still is. USN 1971-1975

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suspendfull. informative

loved it. anxious for more. if you want to hear about end times this is for you




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Piss pour ending. Very hard and boring listen.

Concept was good. Story was good. Naration reminded me of The Vikings Story on TV. Vikings not arabes . Narator sucked. I continued listening to the end. At the end I wanted to kick the authors ass. Don't waste your time.

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Fast paced and a page turner

Fascinating book. I like stories that occur in other countries. There customs and religion add real interest to this book.

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Riveting

I loved it. I'm hooked on Rosenberg books. I highly recommend this series and his others as well.

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Action packed, end times thriller.

If you enjoy end times stories, you will love this book. Action packed from begging to end. Lots of plot twists and unexpected events. Just a quick caution though. If you dont like religious scripts, you won't find this book interesting since it's full of religious events.

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good book

I almost stopped listening in the first few chapters but I kept listening and became engrossed in the story. Very good.

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Worth the listen - Excellent

A really good audio listen. The performance was excellent as was the story. I think everyone that likes this genre will enjoy it.

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