The Twelfth Imam

A Novel (The Twelfth Imam, Book 1)

By: Joel C. Rosenberg

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins

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.

Critic reviews

“Ripped from the headlines — next year’s headlines.” ( Washington Times)

wow

just incredible. couldn't stop listening. on the edge of my seat! very well done. must read

Joel C. Rosenberg hits a home run with The Twelfth Imam

This book captivated me from the very beginning and never let me go. I especially enjoyed hearing the Word of God in the book as it pertains to similar events happening in the world today. Thank you for writing this into your book. Its relevance never ceases to amaze me.
Christopher Lane did an excellent job reading the book. His characterizations of subjects were believable and each recognizable.
I will recommend this book to all my friends.
KG

awesome! cant wait for the third installment

This book was a great listen. i would highly recommend. a little religious for my taste but the story is awesome. Third installment comes out in march 13... cant wait!

Riveting Storyline

What made the experience of listening to The Twelfth Imam the most enjoyable?

I am listening on Audible and got to the end and I don't have the next in the series yet, Oh me I can't wait.Great Storyline and Great NarratorThank You

What did you like best about this story?

The Christian concept and on the edge of your seat story.

Have you listened to any of Christopher Lane’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Can't tell because that would give this part away.

What Will the Future Bring?

What made the experience of listening to The Twelfth Imam the most enjoyable?

Christopher Lane does an amazing job narrating this story by his use of inflection and the various accents for each character. Of course it is hard to sound like a female when you are male but still very nice characterization. I really loved him as a narrater!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Twelfth Imam?

For me it was the anticipation that would build when moving between each character's separate story. As well as the revelations that would come to the characters as they discovered the truth about these threatening events taking place around them.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when the young scientist was visited by Jesus and He saved his life and the lives of His family leading them to meet David (the main character). It was really a thrilling moment, a Saul on the way to Damascus type event.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I couldn't stop listening to this book. It was really one that kept you on pins and needles.

Any additional comments?

I like that there is a bit of a love story in this as well being that I am a woman. It humanizes the super genius David in a tender way that keeps you cheering him on even when you don't know what choices he will make next.

Inspirational

This was a great interpretation of the possible catastrophic effects of fervent religious belief. It is amazing to what lengths some believers will go to bring their beliefs to fruition.

Awesome book. It has not aged since I first read years ago

Awesome book. It has not aged since I first read it years ago. I have recommended it to many people over the years.

Excellent Christian Literature

Excellent combination of outstanding spy thriller and Christian fundamentalist literature. Uniquely well researched but biased against Islam. Common error of failing to translate Allah to God creates misperception that these are two different figures instead of two different interpretations of the same figure. Citations from the Christian Bible but not from the Quran another example.

well done

A good and timely read given current events. More character development might have earned an extra star. There is a clear good and evil that I wish he would have blurred a bit more by going more into the motivations of the 'bad guys.'

could this be our future?

Would you listen to The Twelfth Imam again? Why?

You bet and I would get the chills again when the man iin white appears.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I was worried that our CIA would find a way to mess up but so far it is working.

Which character ??? as performed by Christopher Lane ??? was your favorite?

David

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

good vs evil

Any additional comments?

want to take a look at what our furture could be. want to see there is a God and there is a Devil.