1. Lion of Babylon, Marc Royce Series #1
    Davis Bunn
    Bethany House / 2011 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Gripping Thriller
    July 4, 2011
    Cara Putman
    Indiana
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    I LOVED this book. I grew up reading Tom Clancy. In many ways, this book has that kind of feel. A lone operative sent into a hostile territory to do the impossible. Like Hunt for Red October, there's a local who tells part of the story -- and it is so much richer for seeing the story partly through his eyes. Set in Baghdad, as I read I felt transported to the battle in Iraq. I got a flavor for the state of the country from the American and Iraqi perspectives. The action was intense. And the characters compelling. The political factions are each illustrated with enough background to understand why these divisions have evolved over the centuries, but without too much that might bog things down. So while this book has everything that makes a Tom Clancy book a great read, it also has one missing element -- heart. The faith element is amazing -- and adds to the richness of the book. I can't wait to hear what my husband thinks of the book, but this is a keeper -- if you saw the overflowing state of our bookshelves you'd understand what high praise that is!
  2. Carolyn Johnson
    Golden Valley, MN
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!
    June 19, 2011
    Carolyn Johnson
    Golden Valley, MN
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I never would have thought i'd be excited about a book with the setting of Iraq. But once again, Davis Bunn has brought me into a previously unknown world--this time, to a reading experience beyond my negative feelings about a seemingly endless war.

    Lion of Babylon is far more than a thriller involving kidnappings of three Americans, an Iraqi, and Iraqi children. As is usual with Bunn's books, the characters are extremely memorable and endearing. Marc Royce becomes a lion (hero) not only to Iraqis, but also to the reader. Equally heroic is a faithful, caring Arab Christian, Sameh el-Jacobi. The gradual building of trust between Marc and Sameh is a beautiful thing, as are the incredible friendship and teamwork of Americans and Iraqis involved in the book's endeavors. And the theme of faith throughout the book is understated, but clear.

    Other personal benefits for the reader: some necessary detail of Iraq's history, the description of Baghdad sites, a clearer understanding of the continual atmosphere of fear and danger, the inclusion of both young and older characters, and a basic understanding of Arab spirit and thinking.

    Marc's willingness to do the right thing, no matter the cost, is crucial for all of us (in less exciting circumstances!), as is Sameh's conclusion: "All my life, my first instinct upon meeting a person has been to identify their background... I name them as American, Sunni, Shia, Persian, Kurd. But that moment in the [underground] church, we were all simply people in need. Imperfect and wounded and broken. And I saw the answer was Jesus." Good words for all of us!
  3. Missy
    TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Eerily authentic
    June 10, 2011
    Missy
    TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I loved this new book by Davis Bunn. I hate politics and do not always pay attention to what is going on. I know the basics, but most of it is just too confusing to try to figure out. I know we went to war because terrorists bombed the twin towers on 9/11. Aside from that I have never eally understood what was going on over there, until I read Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn. He explains what is going on in Iraq without being boring. It's like somthing just clicked in my brain while reading it This book would great for a man or woman because it is not a romance book at all.

    Lion of Babylon is about an ex CIA operative who gets pulled back into service when an operative who is a good friend of his goes missing in Iraq. When he arrives in Iraq, he actually joins forces with the Iraqees to find out what is going on, there is more going on then just a missing person. Is he missing because of political reasons or religious reasons? How do the religious factions in Iraq and Iran tie in with his disapearance? Will God help him on his quest to unravel the truth? This is a must read for everyone to help you understand the political, socila and religious aspects of the war we are in right now. Davis does an excellent job of interweaving a fictional story with the facts of what is happening right now.

    If you don't care about any of that, read it anyways for a great suspenseful, focus grabbing book!
  4. MaryAnn
    OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Exciting insider Middle East thriller
    May 23, 2011
    MaryAnn
    OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Plunge into modern-day Iraq for a behind-the-scenes experience of the culture and the chaos. Accompany Marc Royce on a secret mission for the U.S. as he seeks to locate and rescue kidnapped Americans and Iraqis. Watch in amazement as he maneuvers, surviving the streets of Baghdad and winning the hearts of the people.

    Written with sensitivity to both Muslim and Christian beliefs, Bunn masterly accomplishes a feat that would leave the State Department in awe. Perhaps they could take lessons from Lion of Babylon.

    The nonstop action and suspense demand to be met by fast-paced reading. I finished the novel in less than a day, but wished it hadn't ended. I thrilled at the Middle East adventure, but was glad to experience it from the safety of my comfy chair. Not only do we learn about Middle East life, history, and traditions amidst the engaging story, we observe lessons of sacrificial love and acceptance, offering hope for a future where we can live together in peace.

    I highly recommend this powerful masterpiece.
  5. Lj Blackwell
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Better than expected
    November 29, 2013
    Lj Blackwell
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Lion of Babylon, Marc Royce Series #1 -ebook.
    I never would have normally read a book about the C.I.A. and spies and such but I'm glad I did.

    Much better than I had expected and with a Christian base to it, i would recommend it.
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