Khalil, an Al Qaeda operative, is held in American captivity after being seized evaluating the location for a possible bombing in London. George, a psychology professor on leave to work as an interrogator, is charged with extracting any information Khalil may know. Mean-while Omar, a graduate student in Los Angeles, is painstakingly planning a series of bombs to detonate across the United States. Khalil was to lead this mission; but his disappearance doesn't slow down the plot. George senses that Khalil is hiding important information but struggles to make him disclose much. Will George break Khalil in time to stop Omar? Can the plot succeed with its mastermind imprisoned? Each man must face his own limitations as they are tested by circumstance and their own past decisions.
Review
... plenty of gut-wrenching action ... remarkable measure of insight ... extremely knowledgeable about the psychology of terrorism and, writing with a natural grace, succeeds in converting theories into credible, engaging fiction. --Publishers Weekly
About the Author
"Religions don't kill; people kill." Megan Lisa Jones is a lawyer and investment banker who works primarily with companies in high growth, evolving or disrupted industries. A child of immigrants, she grew up in California. Ms. Jones now lives near the beach in Santa Monica with her two children. An avid reader and traveler, she writes about issues which capture her attention and imagination. Megan also has a blog, MeganScribbles. Megan is also currently working on the sequel to "Captive."
Description:
Khalil, an Al Qaeda operative, is held in American captivity after being seized evaluating the location for a possible bombing in London. George, a psychology professor on leave to work as an interrogator, is charged with extracting any information Khalil may know. Mean-while Omar, a graduate student in Los Angeles, is painstakingly planning a series of bombs to detonate across the United States. Khalil was to lead this mission; but his disappearance doesn't slow down the plot. George senses that Khalil is hiding important information but struggles to make him disclose much. Will George break Khalil in time to stop Omar? Can the plot succeed with its mastermind imprisoned? Each man must face his own limitations as they are tested by circumstance and their own past decisions.
Review
... plenty of gut-wrenching action ... remarkable measure of insight ... extremely knowledgeable about the psychology of terrorism and, writing with a natural grace, succeeds in converting theories into credible, engaging fiction. --Publishers Weekly
About the Author
"Religions don't kill; people kill." Megan Lisa Jones is a lawyer and investment banker who works primarily with companies in high growth, evolving or disrupted industries. A child of immigrants, she grew up in California. Ms. Jones now lives near the beach in Santa Monica with her two children. An avid reader and traveler, she writes about issues which capture her attention and imagination. Megan also has a blog, MeganScribbles. Megan is also currently working on the sequel to "Captive."