Five Years in Yemen

Titus Ray Thrillers #5

by Luana Ehrlich

A CIA contractor goes missing in Iraq. Five years later, he turns up in Yemen.

Now, it’s up to Titus to find out if he’s a traitor or a patriot.

After Titus accepts an assignment to bring rogue CIA contractor Jacob Levin back to the States, he learns the operation has been put on hold pending Presidential approval. That’s fine with him. He’s looking forward to spending time in Oklahoma with his fiancée, Nikki Saxon.

But then, his boss needs a favor.

After that, everything changes.

It begins in Springfield, Missouri . . .

Where he interviews a former CIA employee about the missing Jacob Levin.

It continues in Detroit, Michigan . . .

Where he and Nikki spend Thanksgiving with his relatives.

It leads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . . .

Where he encounters a killer.

It ends in Somahi, Yemen . . .

Where he finally discovers the truth.

Along the way, he’s forced to deal with issues about his personal life, confront questions about his past, and make decisions about his future. Can he trust God for the answers? Will Nikki agree with his decision? How will he handle the outcome?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Thriller, Christian, Mystery

463 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2018

About the author

Luana Ehrlich is a USA Today bestselling author, known for her award-winning Titus Ray Thrillers, Mylas Grey Mysteries, and Silas McKay Suspense. Her novels are clean reads with intriguing plots, fascinating characters, jaw-dropping twists, and occasional touches of humor and heart-warming romance.

Although she developed her passion for spy thrillers and mystery novels at an early age, she didn’t write her first novel until her husband retired from the ministry. Now, she writes from an undisclosed location, trying to avoid the torture of mundane housework, grocery shopping, and golf stories. However, she occasionally comes out of hiding to visit with her two grandsons or to enjoy a Starbucks caramel macchiato.

Luana and her husband, former missionaries to Costa Rica and Venezuela, are now residents of Norman, Oklahoma. Email her at author@luanaehrlich.com. She loves to hear from her readers!!

Visit Luana on--
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Devotional Blog: www.hisglorymyjoy.wordpress.com.

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great story!

I always enjoy reading how Titus Ray handles both professional and private issues. This volume did not disappoint! It seems most appropriate that I read this book at the same time of the current situation in Turkey and Saudi Arabia about the missing journalist.

I'm looking forward to the next adventure!

[Terry Bunch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Titus Ray at his best. Titus is shown growing in relationships, temperament, faith, and family. The installment has our hero spending less time on his adventures and more time invested in his relationships. Character development is paramount for multiple regulars in the bigger story line. Enjoy.

[Barbara Munson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another engrossing mystery I didn't want to put down

I love Titus Ray and Nikki Saxon, I love the challenges they each face with work and the love they share. You will just want to keep reading!

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[Kathy Dobyns · Rating 5 out of 5]

uhhWhat a tangled web

I consider Five Years in Yemen an excellent example of the ways plans can change even with the best laid plans. Titus Ray is such a unique individual and to see the changes in his spiritual life really shows a change every man needs to make. He touched so many other lives. I loved the examples the author so carefully crafted with her words in drawing others to listen to his testimony.
It broke my heart when people got killed. These deaths were so unexpected and made the danger in Titus Day's life and occupation as a CIA officer very believable. One wonders how he can honestly believe a marriage to Nikki is a good decision with the danger that surrounds him.
This book was definitely another great thriller. It has its place in the series written by a prolific author I can't get enough of name Luana Ehrlich. No reader can be disappointed with any of her stories!

[Dave Wheeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five Yearsts in Yemen give Stars in my view.

This like the others in the Titus Ray series deserves five stars, the characters are now like good friends well not the D.D.O . obviously but Titus, Nikki, Douglas and Mitchell plus some other old friends and a couple of new ones, yes you noticed I'm on first name terms with his boss how cool is that.
The action feels real and that's always a good thing puts the way Titus's faith is growing is both natural (in the supernatural way out should be) and bet believable and the challenge off having a job were a major part of it has to be lying to people in order to survive is becoming a real issue for him. I enjoy these aspects of the story along with the main story line and the defence of the USA even thou I'm English (one of the lets leave Europe soon as pos route of English)
Yes this is a great read and i can't wait till August for the next instalment.

[Janet Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yemen is Not A Good Place To Vacation
This book is the 5th in a clean, Christian series. The stories have no foul language, gore, or sex. There is violence, of course, but only enough to work the story. Our hero is a covert CIA operative who is also a newly minted-Christian. He is trying to live a Christian life as he lives lies and kills people. It isn't easy! These are great stories with plausible and logical plots. Our hero is not a superman, but he is skilled. Each book is a complete mission, but there is a continual development of personalities that makes it better to read the books in order. I have been binge-reading the series and can't wait to start the next book.

[Lee Rubsam · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with all of Mrs. Ehrlich's books, the latest in the Titus Ray series is very clean in content and well written. No swearing, gruesome descriptions, sex, etc. I also like how well-researched her books seem to be.

I always enjoy the subtle humor woven throughout the series, as well as Titus's attempts to juggle his life as a new Christian with his work as a CIA agent. (When is it OK to lie, and when is it not -- especially when you've never had to distinguish between lies in professional and personal life before?)

I'm already looking forward to the next book.

[J.L. Rallios · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Titus Ray thriller, but not as great, I thought, because it seemed a little slower and the storyline didn't engage me as the other novels did in the series. In other words, I wasn't that emotionally invested that a scientist with Top Secret information who disappeared in another country be found and returned to the U.S. Still, the positive is that it was a very good story, well written, and with great characters, all of which carried me along. Well worth the read, but I recommend reading the first three initially because they are connected.

[Doug Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

CIA agent Titus Ray is sent to war-torn Yemen leading a four-person team in a sensitive operation. The goal of the operation is to bring back to the US an American scientist, Jacob Levin. After mysteriously disappearing in Iraq, Levin has spent the last five years developing an anti-drone device for the Saudis.

After the mission Titus is faced with some big decisions, starting with the plans for his upcoming wedding with Nikki Saxon. A number of situations, during and after the mission, test his faith as a new Christian.

[Dana Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Winner! I am so in love with Titus Ray. I love his covert missions and all the the characters involved in the stories. These books are so easy read and it has twists and turns that make it impossible to put down. I was up until midnight finishing this one. It was an emotional roller coaster for sure. I can't wait until the next one in the series. I highly recommend this book to all spy thriller readers who enjoy some romance.

[Faith Posten · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Difficult Journey

Although Titus Ray was supposed to be on a three month vacation, he barely made it home to Oklahoma before he was called back to Langley for a top secret assignment. He was asked to go to Yemen to retrieve a genius who had been thought dead until a recent picture of him showed up overseas. The mission is an extremely dangerous one. It's also one which will change his life forever. Not a story to be missed!

[Judith Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

No, Titus was Not in Yemen Five Years

Titus was sent to Yemen to get a scientist who spent five years there. Of course, there are a lot of details to work out since this is interdepartmental operation. There are times when Titus is trying to work on the job of getting Jacob out of Yemen when his mind is turning to his beautiful fiancee Nikki. It's a short, but terrifying extraction. Then there is an eight year old girl in the middle of the end. Definitely read.

[Rebekah Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars
Another great story! This one has more before the mission than during. At least it felt that way. It was still very interesting and good and I enjoyed it. Titus is growing in his Christian walk and I'm loving it! And I still like Nikki! There is a situation in the book that I still don't quite like, but I really like the ending and all of that.
Now I need to move on to the next book because I have to know what Titus and Nikki decide!

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Thriller

As usual, this as a great thriller filled with lots of roller coaster suspense and action.
I loved this book because the Lord was glorified and present throughout the book.
This book is highly recommended because of the great storyline,the amazing characters especially Titus,Nikki, and Eleanor.
I eagerly await the next book in the series.

[J Mike Shuman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait to see how God uses Titus next

I've read all of the Titus Ray books. Not just another action figure with unbelievable adventures, but a glimpse into the life of a man that has come to know Christ. The story of how God can change so many things in our lives is very inspirational.

[Margaret Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great Titus Ray book in the series! I chuckle at the dry humor and the obvious plot hints (which still leave you guessing what's coming). Ehrlich does such a good job! I have a hard time putting her books down, and this one is as good as the others. I can hardly wait until the next one!

[J.D. Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more!!

I love this book. I was so sad to finish... I want the next one NOW!
What a emotional rollercoaster; I was happy, worry, scarded, confident, shocked, angry and sad all with in two paragraphs.
I need the next book sooner rather than later, the anticipation is killing me.

[Michelle Brogden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that the first 2/3 of the book was okay the usually getting ready for a mission but what kept me reading was the development of Titus. How his faith changes how he looked at everything. Loved how we keep seeing characters from previous books and how they have changed as well. Looking forward to the next book.

[Bruce D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "rescue" of an American in Yemen by Titus Ray

A well written story involving Titus Ray and associates traveling to Yemen to bring home an American computer whiz who disappeared five years ago while supposedly helping the Saudis build a drone detection armament. A good story. Recommended reading.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Five Years in Yemen' was full of action, descriptive scenery, great characters and a lot of cool spy scenarios. I love how the author can create descriptive scenes and I can picture myself seeing it. I have truly enjoyed reading this series. Good clean spy thriller. A great add to your tbr list. Recommended read.

[Avinash Kohli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sixth book by the author that I have
finished during the lock down.
Am now totally familiar with all the chacters.
Delightful reading.Great plots.Professional insight
in the intelligence business.
I think each of these books qualify to be made into a
movie serial.
Needless to say this is another well crafted and enjoyable book.

[thomas rutherford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

Still loving the Titus Ray adventures. I understand the need to give character background repeatedly throughout the series as a refresher and to make each book a stand alone read. But the repetition is sometimes distracting. Not a criticism--just an observation. Keep three great books coming.

[Linda Neumann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read ... couldn't put it down.

Five years in Yemen was the perfect blend of intrigue, action, compassion, romance and just plain down to earth living. I especially enjoyed Titus Rays sharing his new found Christian faith so openly with others. I'm looking forward to reading his next adventure, "Two Steps Forward".

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Might be my Favorite

I love the Titus Ray books. The characters are so special and I can’t resist finding out more about their stories. This book has action, suspense, faith, love and some precious moments. I couldn’t put it down but then was disappointed to finish it. I will probably read it again!

[John Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yemen Thriller

The most powerful book yet in this series. The author makes the characters come alive. Titus Ray is truly an operative eith a heart. The character development and the intensity of the interpersonal relationships is what makes this series special.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. For some reason, it took me a while to get into the story at first. Once all the characters and plot was set, it developed into a fascinating story, especially with Titus’s quiet but steadfast faith and testimony. The end was especially satisfying.

[Lisa Driskill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I struggled with the first half of the book, it was a little slow, but LOVED the second half of the book. Finished the 2nd half in less than a week and the first half took about 5 weeks to get through. Clean and inspiring. I love Titus Ray!!! I am a huge fan and spread the word far and wide!!!

[Janene · Rating 5 out of 5]

The evolution of Titus Ray

In this book, Titus Ray continues to develop into a kinder, less selfish, person. He now thinks before doing anything brash. I cannot wait to read the next book!

[Marilynn Marvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clean "burn-the-midnight-oil to finish" spy story with a helping of romance.

I have enjoyed reading this series and hope it will continue through many more books. The plot and characters are quite believable and make for a very interesting read. I recommend this series to all.