- Paperback: 252 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (4 Mar 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857977475
- ISBN-13: 978-1857977479
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 698,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Chaos in the Oil States of the Middle East and the rise of Muslim fundamentalism is beginning to form a threat to the stability of the Western World.Both the USand the UK are determined to negate that threat.One maverick intelligence man-hidden away in Asia for decades-has an incredible plan that might might just suceed in doing so,if he can persuade the powers that be of its worth. What the Muslims are looking for is the Mahdi,the prophet due to follow MohammedIf the West were to control the Mahdi,they would control the Muslim world...but how will they pull it off?And who will they choose...?
About the Author
A. J. Quinnell is the pseudonym of a writer who wishes to remain anonymous. He has written many bestselling novels, including several featuring the charismatic hero, Creasy.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Despite being written several years ago, 'The Mahdi' seems especially relevant today with the current climate in the Middle East. The book has all of Quinnell's usual depth, building up to a climax with a few twists and turns along the way. Once again I was left wondering at the true identity of the author and the life he must surely have led to build up such a wealth and depth of knowledge.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Another Amazing book from AJ Quinnell !!!!
30 Mar 2005
Format:Hardcover
Again, Quinnell just find a way to amaze me with this book. The whole plot was pretty cool with trying to creat a "Mahdi" and to use him to run the middle east. The start kind of worried me a little cause it gos into history about the middle east, CIA, KGB and MI6... But it picked up quickly, and right to the VERY end, I loved it. There characters were great, I loved Gemmell and almost hated Hawke, but thats just me.
All in all, another truely amazing book from a truely amazin author...
Plese check out his other books if you can find them !!!
All in all, another truely amazing book from a truely amazin author...
Plese check out his other books if you can find them !!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
One of the best endings ever ! ! ! !
29 April 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Without a doubt, this book has one of the best endings I have ever read. It's been years since I read this book, but I still remember the "wow" of the ending.
The book itself is an above average thriller, very much ahead of its time as to the topic, and very timely for the geopolitical realities of today.
All in all, well worth the price, and considering the amazing ending it's one book you will remember for a long time.
The book itself is an above average thriller, very much ahead of its time as to the topic, and very timely for the geopolitical realities of today.
All in all, well worth the price, and considering the amazing ending it's one book you will remember for a long time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Good Quinnell book, not his best book
19 Dec 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Perhaps, I have been spoiled after reading Quinnells Creasy books, all five of them. I expected more action, but this book did not leaving me wanting to keep turning pages to see what was coming next. I thought the book moved a little slow until the last few chapters when thing really got moving and the action picked up a bit.
The last page will blow your mind. Not what you would expect. There was the usual Quinnell femme fatal that dies in the book as most of the women in his books.
Over all, a good book.
The last page will blow your mind. Not what you would expect. There was the usual Quinnell femme fatal that dies in the book as most of the women in his books.
Over all, a good book.
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