The story is set in 2040, after economic strife and a pair of nuclear attacks have led to civil war, causing the united states to split into two hostile and competing nations. It is quite a departure from his excellent crime thrillers and has more in common with the likes of robert harriss fatherland, brendan duboiss resurrection day, or philip k dicks the man in the high castle. Prayers for the assassin chapter 1 twentyfive years later the second half of the super bowl began right after midday prayers. Robert ferrigno born 1947 is an american author of crime novels and of speculative fiction. Books robert ferrignos assassin trilogy, a topsyturvy alternative.
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With the publication of sins of the assassin, robert ferrigno is now twothirds of the way toward completing a series of thrillerswith plenty of graphic violence, and some graphic sexthat also comprise a serious work of dystopian fiction the books take place in the 2040s, when most of what is now the united states. Ive written twelve novels in the last twenty years, most crime thrillers. That having been said, prayers for the assassin is topically and qualitatively beyond anything he has ever written. Alcohol is outlawed, replaced by jihad cola, and mosques dot the skyline. Jan 01, 2006 robert ferrigno is an american author of crime novels and of speculative fiction. Prayers for the assassin is an unputdownable political thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Robert ferrigno was born in south florida, a tropical backwater rife with mosquitoes and flying cockroaches.
The book starts off during the second american civil war with a muslim soldier dying in 2017, at the battle of. New york and washington, dc are nuclear wastelands. It would be difficult to exaggerate the brilliance of this book. Prayers for the assassin assassin, book 1 by robert ferrigno book cover, description, publication history. Prayers for the assassin abridged cd audiobook book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Prayers for the assassin is a political thriller, and a work of speculative fiction, written by american crime writer robert ferrigno. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno, 9781501152467, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Part action thriller and part courtroom drama, norco 80 transports the listener back to the southern california of the 1970s, an era. This book is a bit different from ferrignos other books and im not sure that it should be anyones introduction to his writing. Jan 01, 2006 this book is a bit different from ferrignos other books and im not sure that it should be anyones introduction to his writing. In fact, by ferrigno s standards, there are more stock thriller elements here than usual. Robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin is a futuristic fantasy that puts an orwellian nation, the islamic republic. Ferrigno, always a competent writer, has really hit his stride with his past three novels, including the shamusnominated the wakeup.
In this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces battle for the fate of the united states as a young historian discovers the shocking truth about the devastating nuclear attacks that plunged the world into chaos. Robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin is a futuristic fantasy that puts an orwellian nation, the islamic republic, where the united states of america used to be. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See all books authored by robert ferrigno, including prayers for the assassin. Robert ferrigno s prayers for the assassin is a futuristic fantasy that puts an orwellian nation, the islamic republic. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno in this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces. Robert ferrigno has 22 books on goodreads with 6768 ratings. Robert ferrigno is an american author of crime novels and of speculative fiction. The fans in khomeini stadium had performed their ablutions by rote, awkwardly prostrating themselves, heels splayed, foreheads not even touching the ground.
Download or stream prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno. Prayers for the assassin was a thoroughly enjoyable listen, set in an imagined islamic states of america of the future. Sins of the assassin by robert ferrigno, 9781416537717, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy prayers for the assassin reprint by ferrigno, robert isbn. In this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces battle. Its a pleasure to report, therefore, that kirkland writer robert ferrignos new book is a provocative and compelling success. Prayers marks a departure for ferrigno, whose previous books focused on life in contemporary southern california. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno signed first.
Colossal in concept, dazzlingly plotted, filled with vivid, jawdropping violence, sins of the assassin confirms robert ferrigno as the modern master of the futuristic thriller. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno 2006, cd. Robert ferrigno s prayers for the assassin shows the novelist at the height of his powers, and delivers a masterful, unforgettable read. Feb 16, 2006 prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno 397 pages.
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The premise behind this thriller is that zionist agents set off nuclear weapons dirty bombs in washington, d. In ferrignos neoorwellian world, mount rushmore has disappeared, lax has become bin laden international, and midday prayers interrupt the super bowl. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. As a backdrop, a series of terrorist bombings have leveled new york, washington and mecca.
Alcohol is outlawed, replaced by jihad cola, and mosques dot the. Robert ferrigno terrifically paints a dystopian america based on the direction that our political correctness may take us. Oct 31, 2006 buy prayers for the assassin reprint by ferrigno, robert isbn. Books by robert ferrigno author of prayers for the assassin. That having been said, prayers for the assassin is topically and. See all 19 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Robert ferrigno books list of books by author robert ferrigno. Instead of a few buildings and about 3,000 killed, make it two american cities and 20 million dead and seemingly absolute proof that israeli agents conducted a nuclear strike on america. Prayers for the assassin book by robert ferrigno official. James flint despairs at robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin, a fanciful take on the war on terror. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno signed first edition book see all titles by robert ferrigno.
Eight books published between 1990 and 2004 were additions to the detective and thriller genres, while the post 911 assassin trilogy is set in an imagined united states dominated by islam. Feb 20, 2006 robert ferrigno s prayers for the assassin is a futuristic fantasy that puts an orwellian nation, the islamic republic, where the united states of america used to be. The author of heart of the assassin scribner will appear at these area locations. Robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin shows the novelist at the height of his powers, and delivers a masterful, unforgettable read.
The audacity of this novels premise an islamic america may. Apr 16, 2016 prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno, 9781501152467, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Prayers for the assassin is robert ferrignos biggest and boldest novel so far, a whiteknuckle thriller that i couldnt put down. Prayers for the assassin assassin, book 1 by robert ferrigno. Ferrigno can read like raymond chandler on speed, with pages turning and adrenaline pretty high throughout. Mar 10, 2006 although prayers for the assassin boldly raises important issues, it is more entertainment than agitprop. A novel 1 assassin trilogy by robert ferrigno 0743272897 9780743272896 a gently used book at a great low price. Here is ferrigno gambler, prophet, illusionist, and one of our bravest storytellers at his spectacular best. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Prayers for the assassin assassin trilogy by robert. Download prayers for the assassin audiobook by robert. Sins of the assassin was a finalist for the edgar, best novel, by the mystery writers of america in 2008, and my comic short story, can i help you out. Review of robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin. Read prayers for the assassin a novel by robert ferrigno available from rakuten kobo.
Sharp and wildly entertaining cover to cover chicago suntimes, prayers for the assassin is an unputdownable political thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The audacity of this novels premise an islamic america may cause discomfort in some readers, but thats a good thing. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. At the same time, following the protagonist is addictive and keeps the reader barely able to function other than maybe using the restroom in absolute emergency situations, and potentially sleep and eating when necessary. Review prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno.
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