What happens when domestic terrorists steal a blueprint for how to destroy key targets in the United States?
When General Winston invites a beautiful woman to his hotel room in Tysons, Virginia, he expects a romantic sexcapade. Dana Hussein al-Sadi turns the tables, assassinates the general, and steals his briefcase containing a blueprint for terrorism. Dana’s elite terrorist cell travels to Europe to acquire suitcase nuclear weapons from the Russian Mafia. Jolene Martin, author of the report, is picked by Alex Werth (who initially suspects her of having shot the general) to be co-leader of the team responsible for finding Winston’s killer and stopping the impending disaster. The search for the terrorists and the missing bombs comes to focus on the Eastern United States, particularly the greater Washington, DC area. In the climax, the conflict between Dana and Jolene is resolved at her horse farm in rural Virginia.
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Reviews
“This is a terrific book, much in sync with current events. It is edgy. The characters are real. I rooted for the protagonists Alex and Jolene, found the villainous al-Sadi the soul of deception and detached cruelty. The book moves quickly. The plot is smart, thoroughly engaging. Plenty of twists and turns. It felt like Nelson DeMille The Lion’s Game in tempo, suspense, and nerve-wracking anticipation.”
“I loved the fact that both the protagonist and antagonist were dominant females. The extremely fast pace of the story is mind blowing. I couldn’t put the book down. The thought processes of both the good and bad guys put me and kept me in the middle of the action of the story.”
“The General’s Briefcase is a gripping . . . engrossing . . . well-developed book. A terrific read.”
“Through a highly convincing plot with credible characters and realistic conversations between them, Ray Collins masterfully presents a fast-paced national security threat scenario directed against the United States. Devoid of unexplained acronyms and the hyperbole that sometimes plague stories of this national security nature, this refreshingly readable book delivers highly memorable scenes throughout. (Movie script writers, take note!) “With sharp prose, terse drama, and short chapters, it’s positively evident that Collins has skillfully combined his James Pattersonesque writing style with his several years of service as a US diplomat. I thoroughly enjoyed—and highly recommend—this exceptional high-stakes global thriller!”John Nicolay, PhD
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About the Author
Ray Collins
Ray Collins grew up in the Midwest, attended Yale, and was drafted as an Army combat infantryman during his junior year. He married Betty Ann when mustered out of the service. Ray attended Princeton, where Betty Ann had twins (Jim and Ann) and he earned an MPA. Joining State as a foreign service officer, his first assignment was Manila, Philippines where Betty Ann had their third child (Nori). He became a Japanese language and East Asia specialist during his second assignment in Japan, where their fourth child (Susan) was born.
