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Sasha Del Mira Thrillers #3
Arab Summer
Newlywed Sasha Del Mira thinks she’s left her harrowing past with the CIA behind her…until her husband is murdered. There’s only one man who can be behind Saif Ibn Mohammed al-Aziz, once Sasha’s lover and now the leader of a Muslim terrorist group. Seeking revenge, Sasha returns to the CIA and goes undercover in pursuit of Saif. Meanwhile, Saif plots an Arab Spring uprising intended to violently overthrow of the Saudi Arabian government in the holiest of places at the holiest of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Can Sasha save the world from a fundamentalist reign of terror, or will she be forced to become the madman’s wife?
With this third installment of the Sasha Del Mira series, the valiant heroine of Arab Summer joins the ranks of blockbuster covert-ops stars such as Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan.
With this third installment of the Sasha Del Mira series, the valiant heroine of Arab Summer joins the ranks of blockbuster covert-ops stars such as Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2013
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About the author
David Lender
17 books60 followersEx-Wall Street Insider and Pitbull Poppi. I’m a pull-no-punches thriller author of vigilantly-researched espionage and white collar crime. Found at DLenderAuthor.com, my series and standalone novels are inspired by more than 25 years on Wall Street. Now I use my insider’s knowledge of the characters and intrigues that inhabit that sharp-elbowed world to create stories of corporate power brokers, CEO bullies, megalomaniacs and con artists.
I write about financial fraudsters, male and female spies and assassins, and the gritty underdogs that take them on. I also Tweet and blog from northeastern Pennsylvania with my rescue pitbull, Styles.
I write about financial fraudsters, male and female spies and assassins, and the gritty underdogs that take them on. I also Tweet and blog from northeastern Pennsylvania with my rescue pitbull, Styles.
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March 4, 2013I didn't realize until the afterword that the events in this book occurred in 1979.
I am not terribly familiar with the customs and ways of the Muslim Arab culture, the story give insight of the ways of the land which were interesting.
Sasha, the protagonist, is what I believe is fairly commonplace in today's entertainment, that is a female fighting hero. The overall story is well developed with characters who intrigue. Overall a decent read.
I am not terribly familiar with the customs and ways of the Muslim Arab culture, the story give insight of the ways of the land which were interesting.
Sasha, the protagonist, is what I believe is fairly commonplace in today's entertainment, that is a female fighting hero. The overall story is well developed with characters who intrigue. Overall a decent read.
May 6, 2018
This guy can write!
Good storytelling. I read this in one sitting. It's 0400 hrs. I was impressed with his character management. I was continuously surprised.
Good storytelling. I read this in one sitting. It's 0400 hrs. I was impressed with his character management. I was continuously surprised.
May 9, 2021
I like the series. A little convoluted at the end with bullets flying everywhere. How do the good guys manage to avoid shooting each other?
January 28, 2016
"Arab Summer" was a very good political thriller involving a plot to overthrow the government by Islamic militants. The king of Saudi Arabia would be ousted, All foreigners, I.e., Americans, expelled and a "true" form of religion installed under the Mahdi. It was all very current, considering that the book was written in 2013.
The author, David Lender, was obviously familiar with the Kingdom,it's politics , people and tensions, giving the reader a real sense of the desert kingdom' seething unrest beneath a serene exterior.
The action began at the first page and continued through the book, with occasional moments to construct necessary plot connections. I found the characters interesting and believable. The secret agents involved were not invulnerable, and the book did not depend on a lot of high tech wizardry or weapon descriptions to make up for shallow plotting.
Good for readers who enjoy secret agent man- or in this case, woman, action. Note that this is the second book in a series featuring these characters. Although the events in the first book, "Trojan Horse" are referred to in this book as background, it was not necessary to have read it to enjoy "Arab Summer". But you might want to after reading it, and to continue with these series.
Trigger warning: violence but not gore, romance, but not explicit.
The author, David Lender, was obviously familiar with the Kingdom,it's politics , people and tensions, giving the reader a real sense of the desert kingdom' seething unrest beneath a serene exterior.
The action began at the first page and continued through the book, with occasional moments to construct necessary plot connections. I found the characters interesting and believable. The secret agents involved were not invulnerable, and the book did not depend on a lot of high tech wizardry or weapon descriptions to make up for shallow plotting.
Good for readers who enjoy secret agent man- or in this case, woman, action. Note that this is the second book in a series featuring these characters. Although the events in the first book, "Trojan Horse" are referred to in this book as background, it was not necessary to have read it to enjoy "Arab Summer". But you might want to after reading it, and to continue with these series.
Trigger warning: violence but not gore, romance, but not explicit.
August 17, 2013
The book is based on the real event in 1979 when Arab militants took over the Holy Kabaa and had to be removed by force after great loss of men and prestige by the Saudi Royals. The whole saga is brought forward by at least 30 years into 2012. The action was a bit too much to digest as the protagonist, sultry Sasha seemed to be the female version of John Rambo, killing and maiming at will. And I also found it unbelievable why Rashid had not killed the bad guy before as he had every opportunity to do so. I got good insights into the internal frustrations of the Saudi society especially the way Royals are taking over every business and the close relationship with Islamic clergy. Similar model is also followed in Pakistan, when trying to control religious fundamentalism. I guess the model works if you throw a lot of money at it, but than which model wouldn't work with billions of dollars? Probably explains why the cash strapped Pakistani model isn't working.
January 14, 2015
a decent story
This was a pretty decent story that was mediocre because I never felt much for the characters and because the CIA already had someone inside the bad guys group and close enough to assassinate him, so they had no real reason to send an unseasoned informant to do the job.
This was a pretty decent story that was mediocre because I never felt much for the characters and because the CIA already had someone inside the bad guys group and close enough to assassinate him, so they had no real reason to send an unseasoned informant to do the job.
March 25, 2013
Such a disappointment of what could have been a really good novel. The rehashed writing is sloppy and lazy, with burst of potential which plummet as if the writer had given up. Chapters 7 and 8 are actually the book, " Sasha Returns", so that should not have been sold as a separate novella.
January 10, 2014
I'm a David Lender fan though not a huge fan of the Sasha Del Mira series. The reference to the Arab Spring was spot-on in this book which made me curious to read this book. A poorly written plot bored me a little but the Arab references were amusing to me.
February 11, 2018
I liked this book, but not as much as I liked The Trojan Horse. This is a return to Sasha and her new life. if I type any more, I will need to mark this as a spoiler. if you liked The Trojan Horse, this shouldn't disappoint.
June 19, 2016
The book is wonderful! It moves along and held my interest. The amount of research is very evident. It is almost as if the author has a crystal ball. What is happening in the book is now in the newspapers. How does he do that?.
February 17, 2013
Formula writing.
February 19, 2013
Was a good read .. multi-layered characters .. Enjoyed it ...
March 6, 2013
Got from the kindle library. Fast read, but not overly impressed with the writing, lots of jumping POV and telling us what all the characters are thinking. *shrug* Solid 'eh'.
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May 17, 2013Can't finish. Anyone else?
February 26, 2014
It was OK, nothing earth shattering...
April 15, 2014
Great spy, action book.
The writer pulls you in and holds your interest. Full of action and keeps you guessing as to the outcome.
The writer pulls you in and holds your interest. Full of action and keeps you guessing as to the outcome.
July 27, 2014
Not only is this book FULL of sad racist stereotypes, but it lacks effective plot and action. BORING.
February 15, 2015
A well played out story
The story was well played out but seemed to be a little exaggerated at times. Enjoyed the current potential but some of the action taken as embellishment.
The story was well played out but seemed to be a little exaggerated at times. Enjoyed the current potential but some of the action taken as embellishment.
September 1, 2013
Very simple novel for children
July 14, 2014
Didn't finish. Very slow start.
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