{"product_id":"9781629537757","title":"The Damascus Threat","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Damascus Threat\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fast-paced, action-packed first in a new thriller series from Rees--best known for \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e and three other crime novels featuring Palestinian sleuth Omar Yussef.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This series kickoff...keeps the action and the close calls coming and tucks colorful characters into unexpected corners. Crackerjack entertainment.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rees sets the bar high for future novels... If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers about international terrorism, then this is definitely the book for you.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, five stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Damascus Threat\u003c\/i\u003e starts with a bang and gathers speed right out of the box. Matt Rees introduces us to the human but extremely capable Dominic Verrazzano, a special agent from ICE, one of the unsung agencies working in the shadows to keep the United States safe from terrorism. Smartly crafted with a host of authentic characters, this is an outstanding read.”\u003cbr\u003e--Marc Cameron, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBrute Force\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Damascus Threat\u003c\/i\u003e reads like it's ripped from tomorrow's headlines, and takes us into the unexplored world of U.S. ICE Agents. Fascinating, suspenseful, and a heck of a good story set inside one of the nation's most secretive law enforcement agencies.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Mark Sullivan, co-author of James Patterson's \u003ci\u003ePrivate Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Omar Yussef Mystery Series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brilliantly conceived and beautifully written, \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e is strongly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Intelligent and suspenseful.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most beguiling of current sleuths”\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e (UK) on \u003ci\u003eThe Fourth Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Provocative and humane... Rees adopts a humanist perspective, keeping the military maneuvers in the background and focusing on ordinary people struggling to live ordinary lives.”\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Samaritan's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rees not only offers a perceptive look at complex international political issues but also help us to understand those issues in the context of everyday lives\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e starred review on \u003ci\u003eThe Samaritan's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Outstanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eA Grave in Gaza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An astonishing first novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Collaborator of Bethlehem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] powerful first novel... The characters and the setting are so richly textured.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e starred review on \u003ci\u003eThe Collaborator of Bethlehem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A vivid portrait of Palestinian life today.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Collaborator of Bethlehem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032127258864,"sku":"9781629537757","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781629537757_p0.jpg?v=1763874456","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781629537757","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}