Khalifah: A Novel of Conquest and Personal Triumph

By John Elray

The story of how the son of Muhammad's arch-enemy took control of the Muslim empire in the seventh century A.D. A forced Muslim convert defies all odds to become the supreme ruler of an empire that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970777620
• ISBN13: 9780970777621
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Aardwolfe Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Encompasses ancient ways of life and the dawn of a new faith

Set in the seventh century A.D., during the nascent beginnings of Islam, John Elray's riveting historical novel of conquest and triumph by Islam, Khalifah is also a compelling fable of star-crossed love, clashing faith, and the rise and fall of empires. A powerful, fascinating story that encompasses ancient ways of life and the dawn of a new faith that will forever change the world, Khalifah is a superbly written, totally engaging novel from start to finish and enthusiastically recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections.

Dazzling tour de force!

John Elray's vivid descriptions of people, places and pivotalevents are memorable.With masterful dexterity, he has embroidered strands of history,political intrigue, culture, religion and romance into a tapestrythat is totally riveting.A dazzling tour de force!

An Excellent Story

I have travelled extensively in the Middle East; through the deserts of Egypt, to Bethlehem and Jerusalem, and through the mosques in Turkey. When I read John Elray's wonderful book I could smell, taste, and feel the world he so vividly portrays. I felt as if I was right back in the many places that I had visited years earlier.

Timely and Tantalizing

The novel Khalifah, by John Elray, is a fast paced, account of the real-life historical events which took place in the Middle East during the first half of the seventh century AD, the period when Arabia wrestled control of this region from the Greeks and Persians. John Elray employs many plot twists throughout the book which keeps the reader guessing as to how the hero, Muawiya, will reach his ultimate destiny. I found the book interesting, compelling, and entertaining, and would recommend anyone seeking an easy-to-read, informative account of Islam and its history/culture to read this novel.