Amizadeh: The Iranian Connection by Ehud Peled

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An Iranian Jewish doctor arrives in Jerusalem with a daunting task, in this latest Ehud Peled page-turning political conspiracy thriller.

Yossef Amizadeh never felt a deep affiliation with the Zionist Dream. Growing up under Iran’s corrupt government of the Shah made the young doctor sympathize with the revolution that saw the Ayatollah’s rise to power. But soon, Yossef will learn that the devil you don’t know is worse than the evil you do.

When Amizadeh and his family are arrested by the Revolutionary Guards under allegations of high treason, Yossef has but one choice – help the fanatical Iranian regime ignite a “jihad” – holy war – to facilitate the expansion of its empire throughout the Middle East. The target marked for the purpose? The most volatile place on Earth – Jerusalem’s Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Yossef’s only daughter, Rita, smuggled out of Iran years ago and recruited by the Mossad – Israel’s foreign intelligence agency – is now the only one who stands between the execution of her father’s fatal mission and all-out war.

With its diverse ensemble of uniquely human characters, Amizadeh offers a gripping and quick-paced plot that pairs well against the backdrop of the contemporary political landscape – perfect for readers of McClosky, Hayes, and O’Rourke.

Year first published: 2024