Terry Brennan (1)

A messianic prophecy, nuclear weapons, a traitor (plus, a whole lot more)... Agent Brian Mullaney finds himself in the midst of more drama and danger than he anticipated upon receiving his assignment to Israel. And it turns out that Ishmael Covenant is only the beginning of his troubles.

The story begins slowly, as Terry Brennan establishes his characters and the political climate, but when the action starts, it is easy to fly through the remaining pages. I enjoyed the intrigue, the thrill, the intricacies of Ishmael Covenant; I’m eager to see how Persian Betrayal continues the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.… (más)

This book read like I’m watching the news, maybe a movie? Or this could be real life, and yes this is fiction, but be sure to read the author’s notes. You should also know that there are two more books, and that will complete the story.
There is danger here around every corner, the book begins and end that way.
Will there ever be peace for Israel? Or is this the end times, and prophecies are coming true? The Evil one sure believes that the parchment in that box is worth taking, and many give their lives.
Will the mole be found? Will these nations get nuclear weapons? These and more questions still need to be answered.

I received this book through Read With Audra and the Publisher Kregel, and was not required to give a positive review.… (más)

Title: Ishmael Covenant (Empires of Armageddon #1)
Author: Terry Brennan
Pages: 320
Year: 2020
Publisher: Kregel Publications
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
A rabbi from the 1790s receives two prophecies from God. He writes them down and secures them. One prophecy has been decoded sometime in the past and has come to pass as truth. Now, the other prophecy that has been guarded by rabbis for over 200 years is in danger of being destroyed. The time has come for this second prophecy to be decoded, and its message will change the world. The current holder of the prophecy, a rabbi, is good friends with the American ambassador of Turkey who has just been reassigned to the American Embassy in Israel. The rabbi asks Atticus Cleveland, a man of strong Christian faith, if he would be willing to transport the prophecy from Turkey to the rabbi council in Israel for them to decode. Atticus agrees, and his life will never be the same.
Brian Mullaney is on the protective service for Ambassador Cleveland. Brian has been newly assigned to the American Embassy in Israel to keep him from asking questions about an incident in the U.S. The moment Cleveland takes possession of the prophecy, danger ensues. There is an evil man and his underlings who will stop at nothing to destroy the prophecy. Cleveland, Mullaney and others face many attempts on their lives and many chances to put their faith in to action.
This is a good beginning to an entertaining and intriguing political suspense series. There were many instances where I thought to myself that what was happening in the story could have been taken from current news. The was exciting action, political manipulations, faith in action and compelling relationships. The plot is complex with many characters to keep track of and regional/geographical know-how to keep straight, making me have to slow down or re-read some sections to remember who was who and what side he/she was on. There is some time spent in the first half of the book giving the political, historical, cultural and geographical overview of the relationships between Middle Eastern countries. The story leaves readers on the edge of their seat, wondering where the dust will fall after an explosive situation. Anyone with an interest in the current events in the Middle East will definitely want to read this, as well as others like me who just enjoy a good story!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.… (más)