The Academy

By: Patrick Bet-David

Narrated by: Michael Rahhal

When high school dropout Ashur Yonan receives an unexpected invitation to join a shadowy organization known as the Academy, he is plunged into an ancient conspiracy that threatens the entire world.

Ashur Yonan is going nowhere fast: an eighteen-year-old college dropout living with a mom who doesn’t understand him, mourning the death of his father five years earlier and working a dead-end food service job. The only good thing he has going for him is his girlfriend Kiki, but she’s leaving soon for college on the East Coast. It’s getting harder for Ashur to believe he still has the potential to make something great out of his life.

But after meeting with a mysterious stranger at his father’s gravesite, strange things begin to happen. A representative from a shadowy organization known as the Academy comes to Ashur with an offer to join their latest recruiting class.

Wary, but out of options, Ashur accepts—and enters a world of incredible new technology, cutthroat competition, and secrets that slowly begin to reveal themselves as he navigates his place at the Academy.

As Ashur pushes to learn more about the Academy, he also begins to uncover secrets about his own past, including a family history that traces back to the fall of the Shah during the Iranian Revolution, and a host of strange circumstances surrounding his father’s death. Will he be able to learn the truth in time to save himself … and the world?©2024 Patrick Bet-David (P)2024 Recorded Books

An interesting read.

I enjoyed the characters and plot. I assume it is set for future books. Will read them when they come out.

Stellar Storytelling

Now I know why the PBD team is so amped about their new space and making it into the Palm Beach Movie Mecca. This is just the beginning of Asher as protagonist in a long line of fiction that rivals any fiction of today in hopes of a movie one day. The amount of detail is insurmountable to any story and gives inspiration to us all to go and get our dreams. I found this listen extremely relatable as I am the son of a foreign immigrant. Again thanks so much for representing all of us!

Possibilities are endless!

This needs to be made into a movie or show! Great character development and plot twist!

It felt real, like I was Ashour.

I loved how it made me feel like I was in the story itself. It felt like I was a child immersed in it, all over again.
Definitely needs a sequel, or even a tv show series.. Long Live Assyria !

I loved the characters

I have followed the author for years and am so delighted with this book, it was captivating from the prologue to the end. I love that the characters had their strengths and waeknesses and that they were not written off by their friends despite their failures. I can't wait to hear the sequel.

Excellent story & characters

I loved the flawed characters that had to overcome fears and doubts about their future. The excitement and intrigue are very compelling. I would never have guest this was a first time fiction writer. I am a PBD fan and have read all of his other books to improve my real estate business. They are all excellent. Please write the next book soon!!!

Academy

I loved this book kept my interest
great christian book. Really good story with positive good message

Storyline

a truly exceptional book! A well-rounded storyline that incorporates creativity and values surrounding parenthood can resonate deeply with readers. Such books often leave a lasting impression, especially when they explore themes of love, sacrifice, and growth within familial relationships.

Top 5 fiction book!!

Honestly I think pbd is a genius, I listened to it bc I think he’s a cool entrepreneur, but this is definitely a top 5 fiction book for me. The story was awesome and there was still value and lessons to be derived from it. Highly recommend

Can’t wait for the sequel !

This book is fantastic! The first fiction book I have read (listened) to in years! I love the characters and I’m looking forward to a series! Movie or tv quality!