American Jihad Rising

by Winship Distinguished Professor of English Michael A Elliott

War creates unlikely heroes. When Islamic-inspired jihad is inflicted on America, Wayne Foltz finds himself in that unusual position. A Vietnam combat veteran, he teams with veterans of other American conflicts to prepare their Washington, DC-area community against the likelihood of lawlessness no matter what its origin. This effort initially divides the residents along ideological lines. However, the slow collapse of society and its law-and-order institutions cause many doubters to rally to Wayne's armed self-defense posture. The menace they face slowly reveals itself to be a force of 300 armed marauders composed of American-born Muslim jihadists who have recruited members of the Hispanic gang, MS-13. Refusing to accept subjugation to Allah, the badly outnumbered community defense team digs in for battle. "American Jihad Rising" reveals the best aspects of the indomitable spirit of liberty-loving Americans and the worst aspects of those who believe in peace through appeasement.

172 pages, Hardcover

First published June 6, 2011