The Syrian (The Syria Quartet)

Name: The Syrian (The Syria Quartet)
ISBN: 978-1960250636

by Cathy Sultan

Publisher

Calumet Editions

Publication

Jan 31, 2023

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$16.99

Dimensions

6 x 9 x 0.76 in

ISBN

978-1960250636

ASIN

1960250639

Pages

302

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

The Syrian is a powerful contemporary novel of passion and betrayal, set against the brutal and bewildering outbreak of the Israeli-Hezbollah war in Lebanon, 2006.

Nadia, a woman who has waited 13 years for a husband who was “disappeared,” finally decides to declare him dead so she can marry an American physician, Andrew Sullivan. On the eve of her engagement party, her best friend Sonia, a well-connected war correspondent, rings to tell her that her husband may still be alive in a Syrian prison. Out to get Andrew for herself, Sonia draws in the powerful head of the Syrian secret police to help her in her Byzantine manipulations. Thus begins a series of dangerous plot twists that become increasingly bloody as Nadia attempts to rescue her husband, and the border conflict with Israel escalates.

Awards & Endorsements

Praise

a master trifecta of political thriller, historical fiction, and romance.

—Antonia Felix, New York Times bestselling author

Praise

Excellent book that poses the moral dilemma from the git-go. I got drawn in and after that it became a page-turner! I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good read whose characters struggle with basic moral issues.

—Tommy Birk, author of Beneath the Rock

Review

This book grabbed my attention from the first page and never let go. I learned so much about the culture of the area. It was the perfect blend of romance, history and suspense. It certainly left you wanting more!

—Irene Fisher, verified review on Amazon

Review

This is a great book. Well written. I’m not good at reviews, but I am good at what I like and this is a good read. Action and suspense all through the story and a total shocker of an ending. Read it.

—Bill Muckler, verified review on Amazon

Review

After reading this story, I’ll never listen to the news with the same ears again. The story is raw, shows how low humanity is sinking. Sultan’s characters are so strong they will remain in my thoughts for a very long time. I’m impatiently waiting for a sequel.

—Eunice Cooper-Matchett, verified review on Amazon

Review

This book was amazing. It had mystery, romance and danger. Most of all, it told the story of what is going on in the middle east and its impact on Lebanon. One of the best books I have ever read. My book club is reading it. I can’t wait to discuss.

—Verified Reader on Amazon

Author(s)

Cathy Sultan

Author bio: Award winning author of three nonfiction books: Beirut Heart-One Woman's War; Israeli & Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides and Tragedy in South Lebanon-The Israeli-Hezbollah War of 2006. Her first work of fiction The Syrian, a political thriller, was published in October 2014. Damascus Street the sequel to The Syrian, has just been released and is available now. Sultan is also an activist who until recently sat on the Board of Eyewitness Palestine/Interfaith Peace Builders (IFPB), an NGO based in Washington, D.C. IFPB leads delegations of people from diverse backgrounds to Israel/Palestine. These delegations emphasize listening to and learning from those immersed in the reality of the conflict, and advancing the work of Israelis and Palestinians committed to nonviolent struggle and peace with justice. She has led four such delegations and, in November 2012, accompanied a delegation to Gaza. ________________________________________ Awards USA's Best Book Award and Best Autobiography of 2006 for A Beirut Heart; USA's Best Books of 2006 in the category of History/Politics for Israeli and Palestinian Voices: A Dialogue with Both Sides; 2006 Midwest Book Awards-Honorable Mention in Category of Political Science for Israeli and Palestinian Voices; Tragedy in South Lebanon was Nominated for Best Book of the Year in the Category of Political Science for 2008. Damascus Street was a finalist for the Eric Hofer/Mntaigne Award for salent Writing. An Ambassador to Syria received the 2022 Independent Press Awards in the category of Historical Fiction