After a televised warning from a terrorist on al-Jazeera five American
cities are leveled by nuclear bombs. New York,Washington D.C.,Boston,
Chicago, and Atlanta are destroyed by the blasts. The entire federal
government is killed by the blasts. The only surviving cabinet member is
retired Air Force general George ASlexander. The nuclear explosions signal the beginning of the "Days of Islam". Muslims cause disruptions on a worldwide scale. An Islamic Empire is declared for the process of worldwide domination. Iran,Iraq,Saudi Arabia, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya,
and other Middle Eastern nations make up the Islamic Empire. The leader of the Islamic Empire is Muraagibu al-Khawaatim who changes his name to Saladin II. He was responsible for the five nuclear bombs. The bombs were purchased from corrupt Russian KBG officers by al-Qaeda. In the meantime
President Alexander goes about rebuilding America and mounting an offensive against the forces of evil. This is a very exciting book that you should read.

Great Book, difficult to put down!
Behold, an Ashen Horse is looked forward to.
Those who believe nothing like this could happen need to open their eyes.

What carries this book along is the plotting and the President's character. The writing can be a little clunky at times, but so was "Flatland," another masterpiece of science fiction.

Essentially, the attack is believable and realistically detailed, written by a Nuclear Weapons Designer! The logic of America's response is also believable and realistically detailed. The portrayal of America's enemies may seem stereotyped, but read MEMRI and you'll see they write like that; just as the Cold war Russians DID act like their stereotype.

When's the 3rd one coming out!

I saw a reference to this book on a "things that could wrong and end civilization as we know it" website. To be very brief, I bought it, read it, and gave it away. Could the crazies in the Middle East hatch a plot like this? Yeah, sure. Are they so crazy they would sacrifice millions of people--I hope not, but only time will tell. What annoyed me most was the projected American response. Once again, technology will save us. Oh, there aren't enough "boots on the ground"? Never mind, technology and mass destruction will save us. Although there are a few characters that come alive a little, most of the characters are, in my opinion, stereotypes with whom I had a great deal of difficulty identifying. The author could also be accused of a very selective study of Islam, but that's not my area of expertise, so I'll let that pass.

If you are looking for something to reinforce your paranoia, read this book. If you are looking a piece of literature, look someplace else.

There is a similar book written more recently by Joel Rosenberg (I spent some time wondering if the Boyland book had been read by Rosenberg given some of the similarities) - Dead Heat - which has an underlying Christian ethos - but is more tightly written and I found hard to put down.

The information he provides is good and some is new to me, but the book so far is slow and somewhat awkwardly written and has a number of typos.

If you are interested in a non-fiction take on Islam and terrorism, including nuclear terrorism, I would recommend Rosenberg's Epicenter.

The writing is clunky, but the argument is fantastic. This should be done before we lose our cities. I do expect this scenario if Obamessiah is elected. I don't live near a big city.

The authors have created a complex novel of epic proportions. They skillfully develop subplots, and weave them together like a master weaver, creating a captivating, frightening, and spellbinding tapestry--a story of an all too possible future. A story comparable to Tom Clancy's best works.

The nerve racking sequel to The Rings of Allah begins minutes before the attack occurs. Master al-Qaeda terrorists Mohammed, now know as the Keeper of the Rings, and his American born companion, Ralph Eid, hid five gun-type nuclear devices in five American cities. The timers are running and zero hour approaches. Mohammed gives America a two-hour warning in a video broadcast by Al-Jazeera at 2 p.m. EDT.

The story opens with a bang, a very big bang. Zero hour is viewed from several locations in the opening scenes. Muhammad, sitting with the Shura in Qom, Iran eagerly watches the president of the United States leaving the Capitol building. Secretary of Homeland Security MG (retired) George Alexander, his wife Jane, and several Air Force officers watch from a conference room in Kirkland AFB. Great Brittan's prime minister watches in London. Alexander, alerted by Mohammed's video, tried to warn the president of the impending nuclear attack, but she would not listen.

Alexander, an intelligent, tough, pragmatic man who is also a weapons expert, will do whatever is necessary to save the nation. After the attack, Alexander, the sole survivor inline to succeed the president, assumes the office, issues orders to protect the nation. Alexander, Air Force officers, and civilians view Mohammed's second video, provided by Al-Jazeera. Scheduled for broadcast early the next morning, the video calls for a worldwide jihad. Alexander begins to organize a government, deals with domestic terrorist attacks and jihads, and establishes contact with Russia and China. He seeks qualified men and women to fill the vacant Cabinet positions, and develops a team that will lead America back from the brink.

Special Agent Teresa Lopez catches a group of jihadists planning to detonate a dirty bomb. Her actions catch the president's eye and she is given an important assignment--find out how the terrorists did it. Her adventures take her to Russia, then Argentina. USAF Captain Taylor and Russian FSB Major Vanin add spice to her adventure.

Muhammad, Grand Ayatollah Khomeini's puppet, is named Caliph of the new Islamic Empire. Moderate Arab governments are overthrown and Israel is attacked. Alexander, and his SecWar, retired General Harry Simpson intervene in the attack on Israel. Syria uses chemical weapons and Israel replies with nuclear weapons. Oil is cutoff and the U.S. economy spirals toward collapse. A recovery plan is hatched: all assets of hostile Islamic governments will be seized and used to rebuild the U.S. The Swiss object, an a Marine general explains it so they can understand.

Alexander worries that the U.S. will be seen as weak, inviting attacks. He conveys his message to China, and requests China keep Kim Jung-il in line. A Chinese admiral plans to take advantage of America's weakness to seize Twain. He encourages Kim to invade South Korea. Chavez also smells blood and sets about to cause trouble.

Jihads spread across Europe. Civil war is close in Indonesia, Pakistan, and Turkey. A coup is planned in Pakistan. If successful, Pakistan, with its nuclear weapons, will join the Islamic Empire. Will India allow this to happen?

A couple of comical characters break the tension. Congresswoman Betty Chatsworth, M.D. provides the liberal voice in Alexander's acting Cabinet.

Alexander and his Cabinet must decide if the U.S. is fighting radical Islam or Islam. A religious advisory committed is formed to provide guidance and an understanding of Islam and its goals. The committee's report occupies most of one chapter, and is a penetrating analysis of Islam.

Operation Flare is planned and implement. The U.S. and its allies invade North Africa to get oil. Kim launches two nuclear missiles at the U.S. as a prelude to his invasion. America's ABM system gets its first operational test. The Islamic Empire plans to attack the U.S. fleet with nuclear armed Soviet cruise missiles. Sophisticated battles and deceptions ensue. Advanced weapons and technology are employed by the U.S.

The story's already fast tempo increases as the final battle with the Islamic Empire draws near. Alexander and Simpson plan Operation Brimstone--the destruction of the Islamic Empire. The ending is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is a warning to Islam of what could occur if its radical succeed in making a nuclear 9/11.

The author, a weapons expert, breathes life into his battle scenes and his accurate descriptions of lasers, nuclear and thermonuclear bombs, chemical and conventional munitions, and aircraft and missiles. He paints a vivid picture of America's power and a possible future--a future he says must not be allowed to occur.