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The Terrorist's Holiday
A New York City homicide detective races against the clock to stop a terrorist attack on a world-famous Catskills resort during the Passover holiday
When NYPD lieutenant Barry Wintraub starts investigating the murder of a Jewish Defense League member, he stumbles on a plot to blow up the New Prospect resort in the Catskills, where over one thousand of Israel’s top financial supporters will be celebrating Passover with their families and the guest of honor, an important Israeli general. Wintraub’s partner and captain aren’t convinced that the conspiracy exists, but the owner of the New Prospect acknowledges the detective’s hunch and invites him and his family to stay for the celebration.
The Terrorist’s Holiday presents a unique take on extremist plots—the two terrorists, a handsome young man and his beautiful girlfriend, are morally challenged by what they are about to do . . . and they realize, perhaps too late, that an even more deadly threat awaits all who visit the world-class resort.
When NYPD lieutenant Barry Wintraub starts investigating the murder of a Jewish Defense League member, he stumbles on a plot to blow up the New Prospect resort in the Catskills, where over one thousand of Israel’s top financial supporters will be celebrating Passover with their families and the guest of honor, an important Israeli general. Wintraub’s partner and captain aren’t convinced that the conspiracy exists, but the owner of the New Prospect acknowledges the detective’s hunch and invites him and his family to stay for the celebration.
The Terrorist’s Holiday presents a unique take on extremist plots—the two terrorists, a handsome young man and his beautiful girlfriend, are morally challenged by what they are about to do . . . and they realize, perhaps too late, that an even more deadly threat awaits all who visit the world-class resort.
- GenresMystery
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2014
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About the author
Andrew Neiderman
74 books392 followersAndrew Neiderman is the author of over 44 thrillers, including six of which have been translated onto film, including the big hit, 'The Devil's Advocate', a story in which he also wrote a libretto for the music-stage adaptation. One of his novels, Tender Loving Care, has been adapted into a CD-Rom interactive movie.
Andrew Neiderman became the ghostwriter for V.C. Andrews following her death in 1986. He was the screenwriter for Rain, a film based on a series of books under Andrews name. Between the novels written under her name and his own, he has published over 100 novels.
Andrew Neiderman became the ghostwriter for V.C. Andrews following her death in 1986. He was the screenwriter for Rain, a film based on a series of books under Andrews name. Between the novels written under her name and his own, he has published over 100 novels.
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June 23, 2015
A special thank you to Open Road Integrated Media and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Andrew Neiderman delivers THE TERRORIST’S HOLIDAY, a fast-paced multi-layered suspense with a psychological twist, as readers view into the minds of two sides of Muslim and Jewish confrontations.
A Jewish NYC detective, Barry Wintraub suspects a conspiracy, while investigating the murder of a young Jewish radical (Jewish Defense League member) Daniel Goldstein. He does not have all the clues, but enough to warrant a strong prospect of a possible assassination attack on Israeli military hero who has agreed to speak at a fundraiser to be held at the New Prospect resort in the Catskills during Passover. With the aid of an activist rabbi he secures an invitation to a celebration at the world-class Catskills resort.
Over three thousand influential Jews are to be in attendance, to hear an Israeli war hero speak. Wintraub’s partner and captain aren’t convinced that the conspiracy exists, but the owner of the New Prospect wants to be prepared, and extends an invitation to the family for the celebration. After agreeing to spend the holiday at the resort with his wife and kids, Wintraub continues to search for the terrorists—and uncovers a plot much more terrifying and dangerous than he suspected.
Even though I enjoyed the complexity and suspense, and have read some of Neiderman’s previous novels, The Devil’s Advocate and The Judgement Day, I chose this selection, primarily due to the beautiful Catskills’ setting--as a consultant for the hospitality business (resorts/hotels), having worked with clients in this quaint area, which I adore.
Will have to agree with some of the other reviewers, not a lot of mention of the quaint area, and the book seemed a little dated. Maybe due to the content subject matter not being as interesting to me as his other legal thrillers. Andrew is quite talented, a master storyteller; however, this one was not for me.
JDCMustReadBooks
Andrew Neiderman delivers THE TERRORIST’S HOLIDAY, a fast-paced multi-layered suspense with a psychological twist, as readers view into the minds of two sides of Muslim and Jewish confrontations.
A Jewish NYC detective, Barry Wintraub suspects a conspiracy, while investigating the murder of a young Jewish radical (Jewish Defense League member) Daniel Goldstein. He does not have all the clues, but enough to warrant a strong prospect of a possible assassination attack on Israeli military hero who has agreed to speak at a fundraiser to be held at the New Prospect resort in the Catskills during Passover. With the aid of an activist rabbi he secures an invitation to a celebration at the world-class Catskills resort.
Over three thousand influential Jews are to be in attendance, to hear an Israeli war hero speak. Wintraub’s partner and captain aren’t convinced that the conspiracy exists, but the owner of the New Prospect wants to be prepared, and extends an invitation to the family for the celebration. After agreeing to spend the holiday at the resort with his wife and kids, Wintraub continues to search for the terrorists—and uncovers a plot much more terrifying and dangerous than he suspected.
Even though I enjoyed the complexity and suspense, and have read some of Neiderman’s previous novels, The Devil’s Advocate and The Judgement Day, I chose this selection, primarily due to the beautiful Catskills’ setting--as a consultant for the hospitality business (resorts/hotels), having worked with clients in this quaint area, which I adore.
Will have to agree with some of the other reviewers, not a lot of mention of the quaint area, and the book seemed a little dated. Maybe due to the content subject matter not being as interesting to me as his other legal thrillers. Andrew is quite talented, a master storyteller; however, this one was not for me.
JDCMustReadBooks
September 24, 2017
Rather anachronic, as compared to what similar coups look like nowadays, and how security forces would try to protect similar gatherings as the one described in the novel. The New York Jewish community are portrayed without much insisight, whereas the pair of Arab terrorists, Nesim and Clea are not quite one-dimensional.
Jest to nieco anachroniczny thriller sensacyjny, opisujący przygotowania do zamachu terrorystów arabskich na dużą grupę nowojorskich Żydów. Anachroniczny, ponieważ realia akcji dalece odbiegają od znanych zamachów przeprowadzanych w XXI wieku. Odbiegają pod każdym względem, przede wszystkim podejmowanych środków ochrony przy okazji takich zgromadzeń, jak to opisywane w powieści, sił kierowanych do ich zabezpieczenia. Ale także, inaczej niż w beletrystyce i reportażach opisujących podobne zdarzenia, autor dużo miejsca poświęca postaciom terrorystów, ich przeszłości, cechom charakterologicznym, spirali, która nakręca terror. Nie jest to dzieło wybitne, miejscami razi naiwnością, ale właśnie dzięki tej próbie pokazania różnych motywacji młodych ludzi przekonanych, że tylko terror przyniesie im zwycięstwo na Bliskim Wschodzie, jest to lektura dość ciekawa.
Miejsce akcji: luksusowy ośrodek New Prospect w Górach Catskill w stanie Nowy Jork. Postacie: porucznik Barry Wintraub, detektyw nowojorskiej policji; bogaci nowojorscy Żydzi, którzy spędzają Święta Paschy w Catskills i mają tam wziąć udział w zbiórce funduszy na rzecz Izraela, razem trzy tysiące osób, wśród nich animatorki przedsięwzięcia Lillian Rothberg i Toby Marcus, ich honorowy gość, zasłużony generał i polityk izraelski Chaim Eban; arabscy terroryści związani z Hezbollahem, m.in. Palestyńczycy Nesim i Clea, którzy zameldowali się w New Prospect jako żydowskie małżeństwo z Jerozolimy. Jaką akcję przygotowują terroryści? Czy Wintraubowi uda się jej zapobiec?
Jest to nieco anachroniczny thriller sensacyjny, opisujący przygotowania do zamachu terrorystów arabskich na dużą grupę nowojorskich Żydów. Anachroniczny, ponieważ realia akcji dalece odbiegają od znanych zamachów przeprowadzanych w XXI wieku. Odbiegają pod każdym względem, przede wszystkim podejmowanych środków ochrony przy okazji takich zgromadzeń, jak to opisywane w powieści, sił kierowanych do ich zabezpieczenia. Ale także, inaczej niż w beletrystyce i reportażach opisujących podobne zdarzenia, autor dużo miejsca poświęca postaciom terrorystów, ich przeszłości, cechom charakterologicznym, spirali, która nakręca terror. Nie jest to dzieło wybitne, miejscami razi naiwnością, ale właśnie dzięki tej próbie pokazania różnych motywacji młodych ludzi przekonanych, że tylko terror przyniesie im zwycięstwo na Bliskim Wschodzie, jest to lektura dość ciekawa.
Miejsce akcji: luksusowy ośrodek New Prospect w Górach Catskill w stanie Nowy Jork. Postacie: porucznik Barry Wintraub, detektyw nowojorskiej policji; bogaci nowojorscy Żydzi, którzy spędzają Święta Paschy w Catskills i mają tam wziąć udział w zbiórce funduszy na rzecz Izraela, razem trzy tysiące osób, wśród nich animatorki przedsięwzięcia Lillian Rothberg i Toby Marcus, ich honorowy gość, zasłużony generał i polityk izraelski Chaim Eban; arabscy terroryści związani z Hezbollahem, m.in. Palestyńczycy Nesim i Clea, którzy zameldowali się w New Prospect jako żydowskie małżeństwo z Jerozolimy. Jaką akcję przygotowują terroryści? Czy Wintraubowi uda się jej zapobiec?
March 20, 2016
The Terrorist's Holiday is centered around "The New Prospect," an exclusive Cat Skill's Resort where thousands of Israel's big wig, big name, big money supporters have gathered with their families to celebrate Passover. This world class resort is also the center of attention for the terrorists - a young couple that, to some degree, appear to be experiencing a moral conflict. Of course the detective is trying to ensure the safety of the guests and thwart the terrorist plan. While the terrorists want to secure the most effective area to place their bombs.
I loved "The Devil's Advocate," and "The Hunted," and I wanted to love this one - and I kept hoping that somewhere, within the 300 pages the writer I enjoyed so much previously would take over and save "The Terrorist's Holiday." The concept was there - but it was clumsily delivered. Starting with the resort - that should've been a 'character' itself - Much like it was in the 80's classic, Dirty Dancing. There were too many characters, it was very difficult to keep them all straight. A defined character list at the front of the book would've helped. There are people we meet, but their involvement in the story has no effect whatsoever on the story... (So why muddy the waters with unnecessary people?) The main characters had their problems too...For example: I can not see a detective taking his wife and kids to a resort he believes has been targeted for attack. I just never connected with the characters. It read like an older book - it felt dated and underdeveloped. In a nutshell, it's okay - If you find yourself snowed in with nothing to read, The Terrorist's Holiday will fill the hours.
Happy Reading,
I loved "The Devil's Advocate," and "The Hunted," and I wanted to love this one - and I kept hoping that somewhere, within the 300 pages the writer I enjoyed so much previously would take over and save "The Terrorist's Holiday." The concept was there - but it was clumsily delivered. Starting with the resort - that should've been a 'character' itself - Much like it was in the 80's classic, Dirty Dancing. There were too many characters, it was very difficult to keep them all straight. A defined character list at the front of the book would've helped. There are people we meet, but their involvement in the story has no effect whatsoever on the story... (So why muddy the waters with unnecessary people?) The main characters had their problems too...For example: I can not see a detective taking his wife and kids to a resort he believes has been targeted for attack. I just never connected with the characters. It read like an older book - it felt dated and underdeveloped. In a nutshell, it's okay - If you find yourself snowed in with nothing to read, The Terrorist's Holiday will fill the hours.
Happy Reading,
January 24, 2015
Exciting and timely --- but I found all of the characters to be very stereotypical.
A band of Islamic terrorists have plans to launch a major attack against a large and influential group of Jews celebrating Passover at a resort in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. It's up to a shrewd NYPD Officer --- also Jewish --- to thwart the attack.
Full of vitriol put a page turner. Enjoyable --- but a far too 'pulpy' novel from a former best-selling author like Neiderman.
A band of Islamic terrorists have plans to launch a major attack against a large and influential group of Jews celebrating Passover at a resort in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. It's up to a shrewd NYPD Officer --- also Jewish --- to thwart the attack.
Full of vitriol put a page turner. Enjoyable --- but a far too 'pulpy' novel from a former best-selling author like Neiderman.
January 11, 2015
Super book! Excellent suspense and wonderful exploration of characters.
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