The Convert's Song
A Novel
by Sebastian Rotella
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Pub Date Dec 09 2014 | Archive Date Feb 10 2015
Description
A global manhunt sweeps up a former federal agent when his childhood friend becomes the chief suspect in a terrorist rampage.
His hazardous stint in U.S. law enforcement behind him, Valentine Pescatore has started over as a private investigator in Buenos Aires. Then he runs into a long-lost friend: Raymond Mercer, a charismatic, troubled singer who has converted to Islam. After a terrorist attack kills hundreds, suspicion falls on Raymond—and Pescatore.
Angry and bewildered, Pescatore joins forces with Fatima Belhaj, an alluring French agent. They pursue the enigmatic Raymond into a global labyrinth of intrigue. Is he a terrorist, a gangster, a spy? Is his loyalty to Pescatore genuine, or just another lethal scam?
From the jungles of South America to the streets of Paris to the battlegrounds of Baghdad, The Convert's Song leads Pescatore on a race to stop a high-stakes campaign of terror.
Advance Praise
“Excellent . . . Rotella ratchets up the action with an absorbing look at international politics.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)
“The Convert’s Song is a revelation. Sure, it’s a smart, gripping thriller that will have you turning the pages at high speed. But it’s also a deep, emotionally resonant story of identity, friendship, and faith. . . . I loved it.” —Ivy Pochoda, author of Visitation Street
“The Convert’s Song hooked me from its opening scene and kept me hooked to the very end. Sebastian Rotella has written a novel filled with suspense and intrigue, as well as real-world insights into those who commit terrorist acts and those who try to stop them.” —Ron Rash, author of Serena and The Cove
“Sebastian Rotella is an award-winning reporter, a non-fiction author on international terrorism, and, as we know, a crack thriller writer. The Convert’s Song is disturbingly believable and ferociously entertaining.” —T. Jefferson Parker, author of Iron River
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780316324694 |
| PRICE | $26.00 (USD) |
Average rating from 7 members
Featured Reviews
Denise P, Reviewer
“That’s what happens. Governments fuck you around. People fuck you around. By the time they’re done, you don’t know who you are. Especially if you weren’t sure to begin with.”
What a great sequel to the first book in the series! Valentín Pescatore is back and a couple of years have passed since the first book. I was a bit bummed that so much time had passed and that Pescatore was no longer in a relationship with Puente. There is still a bit of romance (well steamy scenes that is) because Pescatore seriously can't keep his hands to himself when he works with any female agents. I just really hope this whole different woman each book won't be a trend with this series.
I feel like I liked Pescatore more in this book than the first. I really enjoyed getting to see glimpses of his past during flashbacks or when he would talk with his childhood friend, Raymond. It seemed much easier to root for Pescatore while reading this.
The action and suspense in this book was awesome. Some horrific things happen in this book and I just couldn't tear my eyes from this book. I liked that this book didn't switch point of view like the last book, it seemed to help the plot progress faster. The twists towards the end really helped the book stay interesting to the final pages.
Sebastian Rotella really has a way of drawing readers in and giving them thrills until the very end. I can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the galley.
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