Holy War

by Mike Bond

This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.

Buy on Amazon Buy on BN.com Buy on Bookshop.org

*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.

Pub Date Mar 05 2014 | Archive Date Jul 09 2023

Mandevilla Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

Description

The Battle of Beirut is worse than Hell, a maelstrom of implacable hatreds and frantic love affairs, of explosions, sniper battles and deadly ambushes. Neill, a journalist on a secret mission for Britain's MI6 intelligence agency, is trying to find Mohammed, a Hezbollah terrorist who could stop the slaughter. André, a French commando, is also hunting Mohammed, to kill him for the death of his brother, blown up with over 400 US Marines and French paratroopers by Hezbollah. For Rosa, a remorseless and passionate Palestinian guerrilla, Mohammed is one of few hopes for her people, and she will die to protect him. And for lovely Anne-Marie, André is the only one who can save her from Hell. Based on the author's own experiences in Lebanon, Syria and the Middle East, Holy War has been praised for its portrayal of civil war, and for its evocation of men and women caught in a deadly crossfire.

The Battle of Beirut is worse than Hell, a maelstrom of implacable hatreds and frantic love affairs, of explosions, sniper battles and deadly ambushes. Neill, a journalist on a secret mission for...

Advance Praise

“This suspense-laden novel has a never-ending sense of impending doom … The dual protagonists are laudable, not just for the missions they’ve undertaken, but for their emotional investments as well. But the book’s most remarkable character is Rosa … an endlessly fascinating instrument of violence … She represents the story’s cogent theme of peace achieved through hostile means … An unyielding tension leaves a lasting impression.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Mike Bond is one of America's best thriller writers.” –Culture Buzz

“A supercharged thriller set in the hell hole that was Beirut…Evokes the human tragedy behind headlines of killing, maiming, terrorism and political chicanery. A story to chill and haunt you.” −Peterborough Evening Telegraph (UK)

“Mike Bond is the master of the existential thriller.” –BBC

“This is a terrific book that does not favor any side in this messed up Holy War, but shows the futility fighting something which can never be won … The smells, taste, noise, dust, and fear are communicated so clearly … a brutal and honest account that sets out to describe the war in the Middle East without leading the reader in any direction, giving each side a history of their own.” –Great Book Escapes

“Holy War by Mike Bond is a rough, vivid window into the brutal reality of modern conflict … If you are looking to get a driver’s seat look at the landscape of modern conflict, holy wars, and the Middle East then this is the perfect book to do so. Be warned though: This is real, this is raw and totally unfiltered.” –Masterful Book Reviews

“Mike Bond is one of the 21st Century’s most exciting authors … spellbinding readers with a writing style that pits hard-boiled, force of nature-like characters against politically adept, staccato-paced plots.” –Washington Times

“Intense, chilling and unforgettable.” –Suncoast Reader’s Reviews

“Eye-opening, terrifying and realistic, Mike Bond writes from the heart ... I promise you, if you read Holy War, you will come away changed.” –Tometender Reviews

“A pacy and convincing thriller with a deeper than usual understanding about his subject and a sure feel for his characters.” −Daily Examiner (UK)

“A marvelous book – impossible to put down. A sense of being where few people have survived.” −London Broadcasting

“This is a true saga that concentrates on a religious war where various factions fight for their own beliefs. Included in the thrills are terrorists, hostages, and enemies fighting in a place that simply cannot find peace … It will also provide a look into how peace can be achieved, how the innocents of the world can survive, and the passion that ignites just as fast as the exploding of a bomb. This author uses his lengthy experience to create this novel … He does a terrific job.” −Suspense Magazine

“Mike Bond does it again – A gripping tale of passion, hostage-taking and war, set against a war-ravaged Beirut.” −Evening News

“A supercharged thriller set in the hell hole that was Beirut…Evokes the human tragedy behind headlines of killing, maiming, terrorism and political chicanery. A story to chill and haunt you.” −Peterborough Evening Telegraph

“A profound tale of war, written with grace and understanding by a novelist who thoroughly knows the subject…Literally impossible to stop reading ...” −British Armed Forces Broadcasting

“A pacy and convincing thriller with a deeper than usual understanding about his subject and a sure feel for his characters.” −Daily Examiner

“A marvelous book – impossible to put down. A sense of being where few people have survived. The type of book that people really want to read, by a very successful and prolific writer.” −London Broadcasting

“A tangled web and an entertaining one. Action-filled thriller.” −Manchester Evening News

“Short sharp sentences that grip from the start ... A tale of fear, hatred, revenge, and desire, flicking between bloody Beirut and the lesser battles of London and Paris.” −Evening Herald

“A novel about the horrors of war ... a very authentic look at the situation which was Beirut.” −South Wales Evening Post

“A stunning novel of love and loss, good and evil, of real people who live in our hearts after the last page is done…Unusual and profound.” −Greater London Radio