The Third Target: A J. B. Collins Novel

Joel C. Rosenberg

Jan 2015 · NavPress

About this ebook

Book 1 in the bestselling 3-book international political thriller series that has sold over 475,000 copies!

“Rosenberg has ripped a page from current headlines with a heart-stopping plot about the Islamic State.”
—Publishers Weekly

“His novels are un-put-downable.”
—Steve Forbes, editor in chief, Forbes magazine

When New York Times foreign correspondent J. B. Collins hears rumors that an al-Qaeda splinter cell—ISIS—has captured a cache of chemical weapons inside Syria, he knows this is a story he must pursue at all costs.

Does the commander of the jihadist faction really have weapons of mass destruction? If so, who is the intended target? The U.S.? Israel? Or someone else?

With tensions already high, the impending visit of the American president to the region could prove to be the spark that sets off an explosion of horrendous proportions. Knowing that terrorist forces are already trying to bring down two Arab governments in the region—Iraq and Syria—can Collins uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will the terrorists succeed in setting their sights on the third target and achieving genocide?

Ratings and reviews

Have read it during several evenings. Couldn't leave it unread once the weekend started. I think Mr. Rosenberg is one of the greatest fiction novelists of our times, even though this kind of fiction touches near-future reality in so many points. I guess films based on his books would be, at least for the scenario, bullt-proof Academy Awards winners. Actually, I would dedinitely bet my money on it. Wonderful !!

A riveting portrayal of how world events could take place as we approach God's judgment in our lifetime. A timely message not to be taken lightly. Keep watching and praying.

Extraordinary work. God bless Joel and his work, many come to Christ after reading his books. Thanks.

About the author

Joel C. Rosenberg was born on April 17, 1967 in Rochester, New York. He received a BFA in filmmaking from Syracuse University in 1988. He writes both fiction and nonfiction books. His fiction works include The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Copper Scroll, Dead Heat, The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, The Auschwitz Escape, and the J. B. Collins series. The Ezekiel Option was named by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association as the Gold Medallion winner of the Best Novel of 2006. His nonfiction works include Epicenter, Inside the Revolution, and Implosion: Can America Recover from Its Economic and Spiritual Challenges in Time?. He is also a communications strategist and has worked with Steve Forbes, Rush Limbaugh, former Israeli deputy prime minister Natan Sharansky, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He writes commentaries for National Review as well as a weekly e-mail update known as "Flash Traffic" for business and political leaders.