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Heart of the Assassin
Frontpage Mag ^ | 9-14-2009 | Dave Forsmark

Posted on 09/14/2009 11:11:44 AM PDT by mrmystery

Perhaps the most anticipated popular fiction offering of the year for readers of this column is Heart of the Assassin, (Scribner, $25.95) Robert Ferrigno's final volume in his trilogy about a future America split by civil war and dominated by Islamic rule.

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"The U.S. Military won every battle, but they had no voice, no message that could be heard. The Old One's servants monitored every TV station and never saw a hero, only the dead. A war without heroes, without victories. Only petty atrocities inflated for all the world to see, clucked over by millionaire news anchors and fatuous movie stars. Their president himself apologized. We must show that we are more humane than the terrorists, he said. As though the wolf should apologize for having sharper teeth than the rabbit. Good fortune beyond the Old One's wildest dreams, an enemy who wanted to be loved. Be ashamed of the war and soon you will be ashamed of the warriors — the warriors got that message soon enough."
1 posted on 09/14/2009 11:11:44 AM PDT by mrmystery
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To: mrmystery

Are you sure this is Fiction? Sounds Non-Fiction current history to me.


2 posted on 09/14/2009 11:15:56 AM PDT by Kartographer (".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")
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To: mrmystery

I have been wanting to read this. It’s on my ‘list’.


3 posted on 09/14/2009 11:18:38 AM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (http://www.muckety.com/7BECFF40501E647D3741343C37265A57.map)
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To: mrmystery

I’m reading “Sins of the Assassin” right now... much of it seems to be frighteningly prophetic.


4 posted on 09/14/2009 11:23:40 AM PDT by defeat_the_dem_igods
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To: mrmystery
about a future America split by civil war and dominated by Islamic rule.

BS Total BS!

I will NEVER be a good little Dhemmi! NEVER! Lock & Load!

5 posted on 09/14/2009 11:32:12 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may. -Sam Houston)
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To: mrmystery
Folks, I'm trying to remember something that was linked to here on FR.

There was either a link or an excerpt, but I cannot for the life of me remember the name of it.

The basic story was that a disaster had hit the US, there were some Mexican (or South American) military brought in to help with medical issues, but in reality folks were being encamped. A survivor gets caught up in a flood and winds up being rescued after almost being turned into dinner. I'm trying to find the whole story.

6 posted on 09/14/2009 11:34:17 AM PDT by IYAS9YAS (The townhalls were going great until the oPods showed up.)
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To: mrmystery
How times have changed...I distinctly remember being castigated here at FR for even suggesting that anyone might find Ferrigno's "Prayers for the Assassin" was worth a read, because it was so improbable as to be ridiculous to even contemplate. I recall no names now, but one of my fellow Freepers was particularly indignant that I had soiled this website by posting anything about that first novel.....






7 posted on 09/14/2009 11:34:30 AM PDT by Bean Counter (No, I am Jim Thompson!!)
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To: defeat_the_dem_igods
I’m reading “Sins of the Assassin” right now... much of it seems to be frighteningly prophetic.

I picked this up a couple of weeks ago after hearing the author on Hugh Hewitt, and I couldn't agree with you more.

So depressingly prophetic I couldn't continue reading it.

8 posted on 09/14/2009 11:35:52 AM PDT by End Times Sentinel (In Memory of my Dear Friend Henry Lee II)
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To: Owl_Eagle

I know what you mean. I spent the last seven years of my life writing the trilogy. full-time. no vacations. I thought I was writing fiction, but increasingly it seems like I was just slightly ahead of things. HOWEVER, I wish you had continued reading Heart of the Assassin. It definitely ends on a hopeful note, at least to me. Thanks to all my readers at free republic.
best
Robert Ferrigno
www.robertferrigno.com


9 posted on 09/14/2009 11:48:11 AM PDT by mrmystery
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To: mrmystery
It definitely ends on a hopeful note, at least to me. Thanks to all my readers at free republic.

My compliments to you on your skill in setting the scene, specifically, the Superbowl.

It was just WAY too feasible, and a prospect that I'd never considered. It's a very jarring experience.

I'm not a big fiction reader, politics, history, science, is my bag. I guess I'm not used to "going on a trip" like you do with fiction.

Great interview on Hewitt, BTW- I hope it inspired many others to pick up your trilogy. I'm certain others will be better suited to it.

10 posted on 09/14/2009 11:58:59 AM PDT by End Times Sentinel (In Memory of my Dear Friend Henry Lee II)
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To: mrmystery

Why am I not suprised that you are a Freeper. I should have known.

I read the first two books in the trilogy and absolutely loved them. I was not aware that the last one had been released. Looks like a trip to Barnes & Noble for me tonite.

Thanks for the hours of entertainment that your books have provided me, Mrmystery. They really made me think. Great characters and an awesome plotline. It is sure exciting to actually get to say thanks to someone who’s work I admire so much. Keep up the good work, I hope you have some more in the pipeline.

Regards, Big Red Clay


11 posted on 09/14/2009 12:12:08 PM PDT by Big Red Clay (Greetings from the Big Red State)
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To: mrmystery
Holy Moly!

You're a Freeper !

And since 2001!

I just bought the first of the trilogy last week, although I had the book-review clipped out and saved for several years.

Question: Do your books sell in Europe, where this scenario is only years away (or are they banned)?

12 posted on 09/14/2009 12:40:31 PM PDT by happygrl (Hope and Change or Rope and Chains?)
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To: happygrl

Good question re Europe, although not sure how interesting this will be to you, but what the heck... My first eight books were contemporary crime thrillers set in southern california. All sold to European publishers. The trilogy has a very different response. Both Italy and Germany, wehre my books had sold well passed on the trilogy just based on the subject matter. In those two countries “defaming religion” is a criminal offense, and can be very expensive for publishers to defend against. France initially passed, then read the books and bought them for twice what they usually pay. Same thing with the netherlands. What was surprising though is that the trilogy has been bought by Russia, China, Taiwan, Turkey and Egypt, all countries where my thrillers had not sold before. So again, there’s hope.


13 posted on 09/14/2009 2:32:26 PM PDT by mrmystery
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To: mrmystery
Thank you for the reply.

It does not surprise me that Italy and Germany passed on your trilogy; as you well know, Orianna Fallaci spent her last years as a refugee in this country because of charges against her for defaming Islam.

France surprises me, as Bridgitte Bardot faced the same charges, went to trial and was found guilty.

I suspect that the sales in Turkey and Egypt were from the perspective of "whoah, that's cool, an Islamic Republic in America!" and China/Taiwan/Russia curiosity in terms of a changed geopolitical landscape.

Thanks for an imaginative, thought-provoking "what-if" cautionary tale.

It was great fun hearing you interviewed on Hugh Hewitt.

14 posted on 09/14/2009 2:46:40 PM PDT by happygrl (Hope and Change or Rope and Chains?)
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To: mrmystery; appalachian_dweller; SunkenCiv; blam; Candor7
>>>> "Good question re Europe, although not sure how interesting this will be to you, but what the heck... My first eight books were contemporary crime thrillers set in southern california. All sold to European publishers. The trilogy has a very different response. Both Italy and Germany, wehre my books had sold well passed on the trilogy just based on the subject matter. In those two countries "defaming religion" is a criminal offense, and can be very expensive for publishers to defend against. France initially passed, then read the books and bought them for twice what they usually pay. Same thing with the netherlands. What was surprising though is that the trilogy has been bought by Russia, China, Taiwan, Turkey and Egypt, all countries where my thrillers had not sold before. So again, there's hope." <<<<<

Hello there, Mr.Mystery

HEART OF THE ASSASSIN was such a great book, the only thing I didn't like about it was that it was the E.N.D. to your bestsalling trilogy.

Amazing how many countries this trilogy is available in.

Russia? China? Taiwan? Turkey? Egypt? Very impressive! How are sales going? Also, I wonder how it got reviewed in Egypt, and I'm really curious what Egyptian readers think about your trilogy?

I first heard about it on this thread; we immediately purchased all three books and we really enjoyed them; and we recently picked up another set for a Christmas present.

Mr. Mystery, we sure wish that you'd consider changing this from a trilogy into a series -- it was really fun to read, quite the "page turner!" Thanks for all your time & effort and the great creativy displayed in this work.

Regards,
HP

p.s. Do you plan more books with a similar theme?
Thanks.

15 posted on 12/05/2009 12:38:32 PM PST by hennie pennie
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To: Quix; B-Chan
*ping*

An older thread, started by the bestselling author of a book/trilogy which may really interest you.

16 posted on 12/05/2009 12:40:04 PM PST by hennie pennie
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To: hennie pennie

THX THX.


17 posted on 12/05/2009 2:16:07 PM PST by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 TRAITORS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: AdmSmith; Berosus; bigheadfred; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; ...
Robert Ferrigno's final volume in his trilogy about a future America split by civil war and dominated by Islamic rule

18 posted on 12/06/2009 1:21:55 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/__Since Jan 3, 2004__Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: hennie pennie

Whoops, and thanks hennie pennie. :’)


19 posted on 12/06/2009 1:52:16 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/__Since Jan 3, 2004__Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Nachum

FYI, this alternative future trilogy is a real “page turner.”


20 posted on 12/13/2009 6:06:11 PM PST by hennie pennie
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