I chose this book for our book club and I was thrilled that it turned out to be an exciting and interesting book. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down. The chapters are short so I kept reading "just one more chapter" until I had finished the book. I learned so much about Thomas Jefferson that I ended up buying a book called,"Jefferson Writings" and I might even venture to say that he just may be my favorite President now that I know more about him. I also bought two books on Niccolo Machiavelli. I was constantly checking the internet to read up on some of the inventions mentioned in the book. The writing style of this book reminded me of DiVinci Code. I was a little apprehensive at first that it would be anti Muslim, but it described the difference between being Muslim and being Islamic. If you want a fast paced book to read on the plane, vacation, or just to inspire your intrigue, Brad Thor's, "The Last Patriot" is the book for you.

Although not a real fan of "political" thrillers...this book had me riveted from the first few paragraphs. Well done, Mr. Thor!!!! I'm sure there's a lot more truth to this than any of us would like to believe.

Brad Thor has done it again with THE LAST PATRIOT. This book continues his series of political thrillers set in modern day. Fast moving - good character development - logical considering the state of the world today. A good read!

Horrible, unreadable, jingoist propaganda. I certainly didn't expect Faulkner when I bought this book, but what I got was so subpar that I quickly arrived at the point where I continued reading just to see if it was possible for the plot, characters, or dialogue to become any more contrived. In this way, at least, this book never failed to disappoint.

I didn't read anyone else's review (so I'm sorry if there's any duplication of the opinion that follows). But I think this book smells too much like a Da Vinci code spin-off and too much in the brew of National Treasure and thus too banal to give Thor any real credit for an admittedly quick and clear read that might garnish some quick profits -- small chapter increments, the foundations of a major-world religion under attack, the same pedantic dialogues, a religious-zealot ever-present heartless-hitman, clarion-imputed explanations for historial characters or world events (like Thomas Jefferson's study of Islam or the Muslim riots in France), sophisticated code-machines from days of old, and even setting the stage in France -- come on! Hence, the "Jefferson Code" would have been a more apt title perhaps. As long as you read it too quickly to start thinking about it, I guess you'll probably enjoy it more than I did.

The dialogue is often unrealistic and the characters, shallow. And, of course, the same sex and violence formula that we've had since Homer. Don't forget the periodic and, indeed, obligatory insertion of profanity (otherwise, how could we suspend our disbelief?) And all of it dumbed-down just in case we couldn't read between the lines. Let's be more original shall we? I take that back -- maybe this book isn't meant be be judged as a real work of literature, but just as an attempt to garnish quick profits after all and have no real lasting value. Still it's a little "headier" than television.

But you can't deny the oh so surreptitious self-cameo on page 217, can you? Give me a break Thor!

One star.

And it's boring. And it's predictable. Don't waste your money or your time.

I have enjoyed Brad Thor's books ever since I first picked of the Lions of Lucerne. I always look forward to his new release.

A very good intense book. The author is probubly dead when they put a fatah on him, but I really enjoyed the book.

I had not read Brad Thor before but I really enjoyed this novel. I am a student of Islam and this book taught me some things which I didn't know. It is a "First Class" action-thriller, a real page-turner and filled with interesting facts about a variety of subjects. The plot is tight, and the characters are believable people you can sympathize with. I would give it 5 stars except I reserve that designation for only about a dozen books I have read in the last 55 years.

I'm a big Brad Thor fan so was looking forward to reading this book but came away very disappointed. The characters were shallow and the percentage of the book spent preaching history rather than laying out a story was excessive. And I still have no idea what the ending was about---were we supposed to believe Dodd was a good guy, or Salem a bad guy, or did Thor just get sick of writing and so ended it? If you want to read some Brad Thor books, do yourself a favor and don't start with this one.

Another Brad Thor thriller that can't be put down once started. Much of it is/has happened; it's difficult to dicipher the fiction from nonfiction.

The Last Patriot: A Thriller

My 2nd Brad Thor book; the first being "State Of The Union. I was disappointed with The Last Patriot as the quality of writing was unsohisticated, and the story was unclear. I was hoping The LAst Patriot would cuase me to want to read more Brad Thor. It felt to me that Mr Thor was trying desparately to write another DaVinci Code. There's no reason for the short chapters here. I did like some of the thoughts and conventions pertaining to the device that would save America, but, the idea the Islam would exorcize itself was a stretch at best.

Two stars maybe generous, and if this is two stars, then I would have to give State Of The Union four stars. I don't intend to review State Of The Union here except to say the quality of writing is better, and the story is better, and not forced.

After reading two of Mr Thor's books I'm not sure I will read another as the Harvath character is too something; perhaps over the top, arrogant, I don't know, but too something.

I suppose authors are being pushed to create the next DaVinci code, but I think it's a real mistake for authors to try and force something.

Thriller = not. Worth reading = well ... it's a very fast read, so investment of time is little.

I have read all of this author's books and as this is, as I write it, the 104th review of this book on this web site, I will spend little or no time on the story line. My view is that those that didn't like the book were either unnecessarily hard on the author or are politically out of sync with the lead character and take it out on the author with a low rating.

Nearly 85% of those who have read and reviewed the book enjoyed it and I count myself among them. Even the main villain in the book could think for himself and was not a mind numbed killing robot.

Thor has taken some liberties with history, but has also relied on some aspects of it to spin a very interesting scenario which, once again is left to Scott Horvath to deal with. In my humble opinion the book deserves the high ranking and plaudits that it has received and I am happy to recommend it to one and all.

a poor mans da vinci code if this were apaper book i would have thrown it out the window

I have no idea how Brad Thor escaped my book buying this long but it's a mistake I am remedying right now. Don't make the same mistake. I don't usually take time to write a review let alone one with 5 stars but the Last Patriot is a fantastic thrill ride of a novel that deserves your time. Don't miss it.

The latest installment in the Harvath series is a fantastic, fast moving thriller. Those familar with the series as well as newcomers will love the pace and the insider knowledge that Thor uses. You need not to have read the other books to be swept away by the storyline, although after reading this one you will find yourself compelled to start at the beginning. Harvath is a wonderful character who says and does the things we wish we could say and do. His devotion to his country and willingness to do whatever is necessary to keep her safe is a thrill to read about. The story effortlessly moves between story threads without losing the reader along the way. Brad Thor is growing as a writer and unbelievably keeps getting better and better. "The Last Patriot" has only been out a little over a month and I am already excited for next year's model! Keep up the great work Brad!!

I absolutely loved all of Brad Thor's previous novels so I was hoping for another great one but I was a little disappointed. Still good but ... With all of his previous books, I stayed up all night reading. But not with this one.

Over the last 8 weeks I've read all the Brad Thor novels. This wasn't the best by a long shot. I started with The First Commandment. I enjoyed the story, but these are books I took to the beach. I wasn't expecting to learn brain surgery.

I flew through this book without noticing. It is well written and has a good mix of real history and fiction.

Brad Thor has written a book that will keep you reading into the early hours of the morning! Very well written and keeps you guessing till the end. Made me hopeful that our country never comes to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Book!!!

Very well written and enjoyable. I want to read the other books Brad Thor has written - if the Last Patiot is anything to go by, the others will be equally as good.

This is the summer page turner. Brad Thor does an outstanding does of plotting a completley believeable story line.
This book grabs you from the very first chapter and moves along at a good pace.
It was also a pleaseure to read the book that has been thoroughly researched. I have been to several of the places that Thor mentions and can vouch for the accuracy of his discriptions.
To me it is just as important that an author gets even the small details correct ie weapons descriptions of historical places etc... and Brad Thor delivers on that front his knowledge of the tournaquet pants and other information is first rate.
It was also a pleasure to read an author that presents Islam in such a straight forward manner. He presented the extremeist and balanced it nicely with an explanation of how and why some groups have a more moderate view, but he makes it clear taht Islam is a threat to our way of life.
This is the first one of his books that I have read and I am going to make a point of going back to read the rst of his work.

I had never read anything written by Brad Thor previously. I'm an avid viewer of the Glenn Beck show and saw Brad on there with his new book, The Last Patriot. It sounded intriguing so I purchased it the very next day. I was not disappointed. Thriller is not the word for it! I could not put the book down. This is a roller-coaster ride that has thrills, chills and romance all rolled up in one. Chalk me up as a new Brad Thor fan who's waiting for his next book and who's going to read his prior work while waiting for that new book!

In "The Last Patriot," our hero Scot Harvath picks up the story six months after the conclusion of Brad Thor's previous novel, "The First Commandment." Agent Harvath and his lady love Tracy Miller are hanging out in Parish trying to forget about their violent past and build a new life together.

Unfortunately, the past has a nasty way of catching up with such people, especially when it involves unresolved issues about duty, honor and safety. Harvath and Miller are quickly hurled back into the espionage business after witnessing a car bombing outside a quiet Parisian bookstore. And we're off!

The plot line is a bit more complicated this time around: Harvath must help the White House locate a long-lost document from the early days of Islam that will supposedly overturn the very theological foundations of modern Jihadism. The text makes many references to Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Wars from the early 1800s ("to the shores of Tripoli"). It's a potent mix of history, religion, detective work and high-tech mayhem involving the usual characters from Washington, Colorado and beyond.

I'm only giving this one four stars because it lacks some of the clever humor and repartee of Thor's other thrillers. (Example from his previous novel: "Our sensors indicate you are wearing a silk thong with the words 'Go Navy' inscribed with purple sequins.")

Also, this latest novel lacks some of Thor's usual oddball characters such as "The Troll," a 4-foot-tall genius midget from The First Commandment. Furthermore, I think Brad Thor may be overreaching his narrative skills a bit with the heavy intellectual content in this latest novel. He's right that Islam is desperately in need of a Reformation from within, but I'm not sure he'll convince many moderate Muslims with this cloak and dagger approach, particularly when it means blasting your way through a mosque.

On the theology side, I wish the book was about twice as long, including a much more thorough explanation of Mohammed's lifetime and his approach to "revelation." I also wish the newer characters, such as the UVa historian Nichols, were fleshed out a bit more. Leaving that aside, most fans of the genre will be delighted by The Last Patriot. It's a perfect beach book for summer 2008. Thor is a good writer and I hope his next novel weighs in at about 600 pages.

WARNING: This is not a politically correct treatment of Islam, the Koran or this legacy of the Prophet Mohammed. Those with delicate sensitivities on this topic should probably stay away.

This was my first Brad Thor book; I picked it up after hearing lots of raves around the Internet. I was pretty disappointed. The protagonists of the dramatis personae are pretty much a Mary Sue convention. The sentence structure is awkward - there are lots of short sentences and short words, as if it was written at a third-grade level. As I finished the book, I was thinking the title should have been "Dick and Jane and Their Dog Spot Save the World From Islamists."

Most annoyingly of all, the author tends to monologue at the reader through the characters inner and spoken dialog. It's both condescending and lazy - the author can't convey ideas to the reader other than by having a character beat the reader over the head with them in simple, declarative sentences.

Finally, the plot - it's pretty much a rip-off of the DaVinci Code, only with Islam instead of Christianity and Thomas Jefferson instead of Leonardo DaVinci. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. There were no significant twists or surprises, and no scenes that stood out in any particular way.

To summarize - boring and poorly written. 1/5 stars.

This is my first Brad Thor book and it was thought provoking and suspenseful. Like DaVinci Code you wonder if it is all true. I would certainly read another of his books. My thanks to Glen Beck for putting me on this novel.

The Last Patriot is fast moving, reviting,and well thought out. The short chapters held your attention. The plot kept you guessing until the end. All in all a great read. Brad Thor is an excellent writer who pulls you right into the story. The details of what is happening gives you a great mental picture.

I've not had the opportunity to have read prior books by this author so I can't comment as to whether this is better or worse than some of his earlier works, but having recently completed Steve Berry's lastest release, and having been sadly disappointed by that book, I was pleased with this book. It is a good fast read; a book you might like to take to the beach for the afternoon. While it is true that a lot of this type of writing seems to be similiar to the DaVinci Code, but "hey" we are not dealing with classics. We are in it for the entertainment value and this book entertains. Now, I'll catch up on his earlier books that others say are better than this one.

Brad Thor's The Last Patriot was good, but it did not live up to the hyperbole' Glenn Beck delivered on his CNN cable TV show..

I did not count the words in the book but if the typeface had been a little smaller and there were NOT so many chapters, each with at least a full page of white space, the book would be very thin..

All in all I did enjoy this Novella aka a Short Story..

I will not take Glenn Beck's opinion at face value again..

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William Morrow

This is a damn good book, could'nt put it down. What a story. I want more

I read all his novels. I was disappointed in the ending. It tapered off, not really concluding.
The subject is interesting as always, and I read it in one sitting, on a plane flying to Istanbul.
Can't wait for his next one, as always.

I bought this for my husband who absolutely loved it. He was happy to have it to read on a 4 hour train ride recently to Boston. He has read most of Brad Thor's novels and rates them all 5 stars. Safe to say that's his favorite author. I will be ordering the few he hasn't read.

There are too many "obvious" turns and twists in this, my first novel from Thor. It was almost as if I'd read the tale before as events materialized just the way I figured they would. After the big promo from, among others, Glenn Beck, I was truly disappointed. In short, it was not a unique tale written in a unique way.

This book was awesome! A page turner. This is the first time I have read any Brad Thor. I can't wait to read more. It really makes you think.

If you want the truth there are few willing to share it. Brad Thor is one of the
few and I thank him. His work and writing is excellent, truthful and food
for thought.
Thank You Brad.
Blessings,
Janie Zecher

This was a very good book. I little short but every american should read this book.

at least once I got about a third of the way through it. Fast paced, but not too fast; never slow. I found myself developing turrets as I read the book. I don't usually make many sounds while reading, but found it hard to contain my disappointment when things didn't play out as planned. Good read, never knew what to expect most of the time. I hope the next book follows up on the ending of this one. I felt like I was left hanging in the end. Sometimes I like that, but in this case it was a bit of a bummer.

Have not finished the book yet but it is timely what with the happenings going on in the world at the present time.

A book that gets you attention on the first page and just holds you riveted to the story that weaves around the world. Could not put the book down and finished it in two days. He writes a lot like Joel Rosenberg. Suggested reading for anyone who is aware of the perils that are taking place in our world today.

This is a very exciting and infomative book about terrorism and Islam. I have since read another book by this autor and it is also good.

The Last Patriot: A Thriller
Great action thiller. Brad Thor keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Hard to put the book down.

What a fantastic thriller! If you like edge of your seat action and adventure then this book is for you. Thor does a phenomenal job of sucking you into the story while adding some historical significance as well. It out does The Da Vinci Code with current real world action based on the current social and political climate around the world.

Thanks Glenn Beck for having Brad Thor on your program and telling us about his novels. Some courageous writers like Brad are trying to get the message out about the great dangers facing our country, but it seems like no one is listening. A great read. It kept me up late on several work nights. I strongly recommend all of Brad's novels. They are first rate entertainment.

I just finished this book and it is a great story. I think there could have been more character development and the chapters are very short. But overall a very good book. The story is very relevant and intriguing. I highly recommend this book.

This was my first read of Brad Thor's work. It came recommended from a radio program. I have particular tasts in writers: Burke, Lehane, Conelly, etc. and I now add Thor to that list. I hate to re-use common phrases, but it really was a page turner. I great idea for a novel, that satisfied my desire for action, with plenty of character development and interaction to keep me thinking after the last page. The factual storyline was compelling and accurate - I checked some of it myself. I will definitely add his past and future works to my bedside table.

I really liked this book. My girlfriend is Muslim and she even thought Brad Thor's take on the religion was very acurate and interesting.

I could not put this book down and read it in one sitting. Brad Thor has spun the right amount of fact and speculation together to weave a fascinating theory of the early history of Islamofascim and our young country's first war on terror. There are enough facts to keep the American History buff glued to the pages and enough truth revealed about the dark,inner secrets of Islam to make the modern American reader begin to wonder just how much IS true and how far the terrorists have penetrated into American society. A great read and quite frankly, a worrisome look into the dangers Western Culture faces from Islamic extremists.

The latest political thriller by the best-selling author of The First Commandment and State of the Union finds Navy SEAL-turned-covert Homeland Security operative Scot Harvath called into action once again for a War on Terror mission in which the stakes prove higher than ever before. BT.
I absolutely love reading Brad Thor novels. This one was no exception. A fascinating and thought provoking thriller filled with puzzles and enough suspense to please any thriller reader. A great escape.

From inside: Most Americans were unaware of the fact that over two hundred years ago, the United States had declared war on Islam, and Thomas Jefferson had led the charge.

"You see, Jefferson wasn't anti-Islam. Hi was anti-Islamist. There's a distinction. He didn't give a damn whether his neighbor claimed there were twenty gods or no God, as long as the man neither picked his pocket nor broke his leg. Fundamentalist Islam, though, picks pockets and breaks legs and that's why Jefferson had to find a way to stop it. He was the father of the separation of church and state, after all."

'The Last Patriot' is a mystery surrounded by a thriller. It will entertain fans of both genres.

It features Scot Harvath, a retired former Navy Seal and Secret Service Agent. While in Paris, he encounters a terrorist plot that ends up drawing him back into battling the bad guys. A former Army colonel that he trained with described him: he didn't 'get PTSD, he gave it.'

Harvath gets involved working with a scholar/historian who is trying to track down the final revelation of Mohammed. This previously unknown work is thought to be a key to battling radical Islam in the ideological realm throughout the Muslim world.

As the story progresses, it weaves history dating back to Thomas Jefferson's battle against the Barbary pirates. It also involves some of Jefferson's inventions and his homes (Monticello and Poplar Forest).

This is really a superb novel that will entertain fans of thrillers, mysteries, suspense novels, and history. It is a page turner that is hard to put down. Highly recommended.

As a mystery thriller it sucks. As a ficitional theroy on Islam it's probably OK.