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Lion of Babylon

by Davis Bunn
Bethany. Jul. 2011. c.384p. ISBN 9780764209932. $22.99; pap. ISBN 9780764209055. $14.99. CF
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OrangeReviewStarFour people have gone missing in Iraq. The Taliban abducted two CIA operatives, but an Iraqi civilian and an American doing humanitarian work in the region have also vanished. Ex-intelligence officer Marc Royce is sent on an undercover mission to investigate the disappearances. Are they related?
VERDICT Bunn's (The Black Madonna) exciting, action-packed thriller features a strong sense of place in its depictions of the people and politics of the Middle East. It is sure to please his fans and win him new ones. And it might be a good pick for readers who like the Christian suspense stories of Oliver North.
Reviewed by Nanci Milone Hill , Jun 15, 2011
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