Behold, an Ashen Horse

by Lee Boyland and Vista Boyland

Book Overview

This is the Second Edition.Five U.S. cities are destroyed by Islamic terrorists using nuclear devices. MG George Alexander, Secretary of Homeland Security, becomes president, forms an interim... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160145290X
• ISBN13: 9781601452900
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Scary Book!

After a televised warning from a terrorist on al-Jazeera five American cities are leveled by nuclear bombs. New York,Washington D.C.,Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta are destroyed by the blasts. The entire federal government is killed by the blasts. The only surviving cabinet member is retired Air Force general George ASlexander. The nuclear explosions signal the beginning of the "Days of Islam". Muslims cause disruptions on a worldwide scale. An Islamic Empire is declared for the process of worldwide domination. Iran,Iraq,Saudi Arabia, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, and other Middle Eastern nations make up the Islamic Empire. The leader of the Islamic Empire is Muraagibu al-Khawaatim who changes his name to Saladin II. He was responsible for the five nuclear bombs. The bombs were purchased from corrupt Russian KBG officers by al-Qaeda. In the meantime President Alexander goes about rebuilding America and mounting an offensive against the forces of evil. This is a very exciting book that you should read.

Shakesperian ending

The authors have created a complex novel of epic proportions. They skillfully develop subplots, and weave them together like a master weaver, creating a captivating, frightening, and spellbinding tapestry--a story of an all too possible future. A story comparable to Tom Clancy's best works. The nerve racking sequel to The Rings of Allah begins minutes before the attack occurs. Master al-Qaeda terrorists Mohammed, now know as the Keeper of the Rings, and his American born companion, Ralph Eid, hid five gun-type nuclear devices in five American cities. The timers are running and zero hour approaches. Mohammed gives America a two-hour warning in a video broadcast by Al-Jazeera at 2 p.m. EDT. The story opens with a bang, a very big bang. Zero hour is viewed from several locations in the opening scenes. Muhammad, sitting with the Shura in Qom, Iran eagerly watches the president of the United States leaving the Capitol building. Secretary of Homeland Security MG (retired) George Alexander, his wife Jane, and several Air Force officers watch from a conference room in Kirkland AFB. Great Brittan's prime minister watches in London. Alexander, alerted by Mohammed's video, tried to warn the president of the impending nuclear attack, but she would not listen. Alexander, an intelligent, tough, pragmatic man who is also a weapons expert, will do whatever is necessary to save the nation. After the attack, Alexander, the sole survivor inline to succeed the president, assumes the office, issues orders to protect the nation. Alexander, Air Force officers, and civilians view Mohammed's second video, provided by Al-Jazeera. Scheduled for broadcast early the next morning, the video calls for a worldwide jihad. Alexander begins to organize a government, deals with domestic terrorist attacks and jihads, and establishes contact with Russia and China. He seeks qualified men and women to fill the vacant Cabinet positions, and develops a team that will lead America back from the brink. Special Agent Teresa Lopez catches a group of jihadists planning to detonate a dirty bomb. Her actions catch the president's eye and she is given an important assignment--find out how the terrorists did it. Her adventures take her to Russia, then Argentina. USAF Captain Taylor and Russian FSB Major Vanin add spice to her adventure. Muhammad, Grand Ayatollah Khomeini's puppet, is named Caliph of the new Islamic Empire. Moderate Arab governments are overthrown and Israel is attacked. Alexander, and his SecWar, retired General Harry Simpson intervene in the attack on Israel. Syria uses chemical weapons and Israel replies with nuclear weapons. Oil is cutoff and the U.S. economy spirals toward collapse. A recovery plan is hatched: all assets of hostile Islamic governments will be seized and used to rebuild the U.S. The Swiss object, an a Marine general explains it so they can understand. Alexander worries that the U.S. will be seen as weak, inviting attacks. He conveys his message to China,

Wonderfully patriotic sequel!

Author Lee Boyland left his readers hanging at the end of THE RINGS OF ALLAH. Five nuclear devices were placed in the United States, but would the US be able to react in time? BEHOLD, AN ASHEN HORSE picks up the story right where RINGS left off. The US, mired in liberal politics, bureaucracy, and political correctness, doesn't react, and the resulting "Day of Islam" costs the lives of millions of Americans. The entire government is wiped out in the blink of an eye, except retired Air Force General George Alexander, who is serving as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Alexander becomes President, establishes a government, and sets forth to find and punish those responsible. The release of nuclear weapons is authorized, and President Alexander vows that this time there will be no "unfinished business." This book has plenty of technological details, but the author does a great job of keeping things moving and not letting technology bog down the story; the descriptions are simple but accurate. Boyland also does a great job of developing his characters, and you can't help but fall in love with President Alexander as he pulls out all the stops and runs roughshod over the liberal bureaucrats who try to stop him from saving the United States and taking vengeance on those who attacked her. If you ever felt that the US needs to step up and act like the superpower she is, THIS is the book for you!

The Spirit of America Prevails

Realistic and frightening account of a mass attack on American soil. Action packed, typical quick thinking, and resourceful responses of the American people and their leaders. A nation literally torn apart, comes together with all its might and resources to restore order and restore America. A fased paced tale, that puts you right in the tick of it with technical accuracy, bureaucratic infighting, inept bungling, and still the spirit of American prevails.

Attention America!

The Boylands have done it again! Boyland's novel, "The Rings of Allah," was just the beginning. In "Behold An Ashen Horse," the readers are once again led through a frightening but credible storyline with a realistic plot, this time, showing how radical Islamic terrorists destroy American cities with nuclear weapons. Think it can't happen? Think again. Boyland knows his material and writes with an expertise that demonstrates the depth of his knowledge of this hot, timely topic.