The Hand of the Prophet

Bob Steck's 'Adventures of a Spymaster' #4

by James A. Ward

A mysterious cast figure, The Hand of Mohammed is stolen from a U.S. Military warehouse. An FBI agent is murdered during the heist.Bob Steck and the Jump Team, a joint CIA/FBI anti-terrorist group, chase the thieves who try to sell The Hand to terrorists. In Islamic tradition, he who posesses The Hand receives free passage and immunity across the Muslim world. Steck must get it before the next Bin Laden does. The Hand is offered in an underworld auction. Then the shooting starts.

368 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2011

About the author

James A. Ward was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts. He spent thirty years traveling worldwide as an operative and business executive in the defense industrial complex. He writes action and adventure novels using his knowledge of clandestine operations, along with a keen sense of diverse cultural and religious values. He is famed for writing action and adventure without four letter words or four letter plots, especially his six book series: 'Bob Steck's Adventures of a Spymaster.' He has also written several historical novels and is the owner of Scantum Press. He now resides in coastal New England.

Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! Another great read in the Steck series with fast-paced action and an intriguing cast of international characters. The "Hand" itself adds magic and mystery! Well done, Mr. Ward.