Robert ferrigno books list of books by author robert ferrigno. Orrin judd interviews robert ferrigno, author of prayers for the assassin, a novel about the near future which posits a world where much of the united states has become an islamic state orrin c. A novel by robert ferrigno and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What would happen to america if the terrorists won. Then again, the assassin series was a masterpiece and it was unlikely that any author would be able to top something like that with his next offering. In the second book of ferrignos spectacular assassin trilogy, rakkim epps battles. Ferrigno wraps up a dystopian trilogy set 30odd years in the future. Prayers for the assassin assassin trilogy by robert. With the publication of sins of the assassin, robert ferrigno is now twothirds of the way toward completing a series of thrillerswith plenty of graphic violence, and some graphic sexthat also comprise a serious work of dystopian fiction the books take place in the 2040s, when most of what is now the united states. Books by robert ferrigno author of prayers for the assassin. A novel assassin trilogy 1st edition by robert ferrigno hardcover, 416 pages, published 2006. In the first two books of his assassin trilogy, ferrigno creates two interesting dystopian societies which is what makes those books interesting. Heart of the assassin book by robert ferrigno official publisher.
Ferrigno is an excellent writer who gives us surprises at every turn. Jan 27, 2009 rakkim epps, he realizes, must be stopped, controlled, or killed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eight books published between 1990 and 2004 were additions to the detective and thriller genres, while the post 911 assassin trilogy is set in an imagined united states dominated by islam.
Buy sins of the assassin assassin trilogy reprint by ferrigno, robert isbn. A novel assassin trilogy book 3 kindle edition by robert ferrigno. Sins of the assassin assassin, book 2 by robert ferrigno. In this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces battle for the fate of the united states as a young historian discovers the shocking truth about the devastating nuclear attacks that plunged the. Ferrigno has created a world that still makes us wonder, what if.
A novel assassin trilogy series by robert ferrigno. Sins of the assassin by robert ferrigno signed first. Most of the northeast has been obliterated in terrorist attacks, seattle is capital of a moderate muslim nation, san francisco is an islamic. Assassin trilogy books by robert ferrigno learn about the assassin trilogy books. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site. It was published by scribner and has a total of 368 pages in the book. Ferrigno should be commended for a balanced portrayal of islam, even depicting sarah and rakkim as moderate muslims. His most recent books are the assassin trilogy prayers for the assassin, sins of the assassin, heart of the assassin set thirtyfive years in the. Robert ferrigno brings his assassin trilogy to a close with heart of the assassin, the final chapter in what has become an ingenious look at what the united states might be like if it. Robert ferrigno books list of books by author robert. Ive read the second book, sins of the assassin, before this one, so i know how the ending. This book could be read as a stand alone, since its main story is resolved by the end of the novel. Chuck hogan, author of prince of thieves prayers for the assassin is robert ferrigno s biggest and boldest novel so far, a whiteknuckle thriller that i couldnt put down.
Robert ferrigno was born in south florida, a tropical backwater rife with mosquitoes and flying cockroaches. Epic in scope, cinematic in its plotting, startling in its violence and ultimately realistic despite its futuristic setting, sins features the return of rakkim epps in a postnuclear u. Heart of the assassin by robert ferrigno overdrive. Like the middle volume in any trilogy or extended series, sins of the assassin aggravates by leaving plot threads hanging, but robert ferrigno impresses once again with the distinct impression that he thought out the parameters and details of the islamic republic of america before he ever put pen to paper fingertip to keyboard. Sins of the assassin ebook by robert ferrigno rakuten kobo.
A novel 1 assassin trilogy by robert ferrigno 0743272897 9780743272896 a gently used book at a great low price. Ferrignos final entry in his assassin trilogy after sins of the assassin nicely. Assassin trilogy books by robert ferrigno from simon. In the second book of ferrigno s spectacular assassin trilogy, rakk. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The title of this book is heart of the assassin and it was written by robert ferrigno. Rakkim epps, he realizes, must be stopped, controlled, or killed. The books are set in an alternative universe where islam has been adopted by the united states.
Prayers for the assassin assassin, book 1 by robert ferrigno. New york and washington, dc are nuclear wastelands. Colossal in concept, dazzlingly plotted, filled with vivid, jawdropping violence, sins of the assassin confirms robert ferrigno as the modern master of the futuristic thriller. The story is set in 2040, after economic strife and a pair of nuclear attacks have led to civil war, causing the united states to split into two hostile and competing nations. Most of the book takes place in the islamic republic, which is most of the northern u. Having interviewed robert ferrigno at several stages during his 1990s evolution as a writer of edgy, noirish thrillers, what strikes me as most remarkable is that he has remained essentially modest. Heart of the assassin book by robert ferrigno official. In the second book of ferrigno s spectacular assassin trilogy, rakkim epps battles radical fundamentalist forces in a futuristic america, now a divided bloodsoaked dystopia.
Sins of the assassin book by robert ferrigno official. Heart of the assassin by robert ferrigno, paperback. The assassin trilogy is better more relevant now than it was a decade ago when i first read it. The problem then was there was close to two years between books.
A terrific standalone read, sins of the assassin is a cinematic feast of action and plot, and verifies robert ferrigno s assassin trilogy as a monumental imaginative work of suspense. Judd interviews robert ferrigno, author of prayers for the assassin. Completing ferrigno s assassin trilogy, heart of the assassin confirms his position as a master of thriller fiction. In the second book of ferrignos spectacular assassin trilogy, rakkim epps battles radical fundamentalist forces in a futuristic america, now a divided bloodsoaked dystopia. A devious and ambitious one hundred and fifty yearold character called the old one dreams of creating a muslim caliphate under his own rule. Overall, prayers for the assassin is a pretty good nearfuture thriller. See all books authored by robert ferrigno, including prayers for the assassin. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert ferrigno, author, succeeding by doing pretty much what. Prayers for the assassin is a political thriller, and a work of speculative fiction, written by american crime writer robert ferrigno. Jan 01, 2009 set in 2045, this is the concluding volume in robert ferrigno s assassin trilogy.
The only solution is to reunite the countries and regain americas former power and global standing. Set in a future american divided into two major regions, edgarfinalist ferrigno s final entry in his assassin trilogy after sins of the assassin nicely ties up the wildly diverse plot lines that have motivated his many characters. Feb 21, 2006 in this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces battle for the fate of the united states as a young historian discovers the shocking truth about the devastating nuclear attacks that plunged the world into chaos. In the second book of ferrigno s spectacular assassin trilogy, rakkim epps battles radical fundamentalist forces in a futuristic america, now a divided bloodsoaked. In this book, he has the first two books major characters fight each other, with just enough interesting plot twists to make the book readable but far too much useless fighting. Heart of the assassin by robert ferrigno overdrive rakuten. Robert ferrigno sins of the assassin signed 1st editions now available. A novel assassin trilogy book 3 and millions of other books. Burning with cinematic violence, fiendish betrayal, and global intrigue, robert ferrigno s sensational thriller asks. A novel, sins of the assassin, and heart of the assassin. Sins of the assassin by robert ferrigno booksamillion. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love.
Rakkims search takes us around the west coast and provides the context for what is going on in the rest of the country. In this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future, islamic and christian forces battle for the fate of the united states as a young historian discovers the shocking truth about the devastating nuclear attacks that plunged the world into chaos. Ferrigno should be commended for a balanced portrayal of islam. Alcohol is outlawed, replaced by jihad cola, and mosques dot the. With the publication of sins of the assassin, robert ferrigno is now twothirds of the way toward completing a series of thrillerswith plenty of graphic violence, and some graphic sexthat also comprise a serious work of dystopian fiction. The assassin trilogy book series by robert ferrigno includes books prayers for the assassin. Prayers for the assassin is closethelastpageandlookattheworlddifferently good. Such an anomaly is robert ferrigno s sins of the assassins, the second volume in the assassin trilogy. The assassin trilogy features shadow warrior rakkim epps.
A novel by ferrigno, robert 2006 mass market paperback. Robert ferrigno has 22 books on goodreads with 6667 ratings. It is quite a departure from his excellent crime thrillers and has more in common with the likes of robert harriss fatherland, brendan duboiss resurrection day, or philip k dicks the man in the high castle. See the complete assassin trilogy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. After earning college degrees in philosophy, filmmaking, and creative writing, he returned to his first love, poker. Prayers for the assassin by robert ferrigno in this provocative and compelling the seattle times thriller set in the future. Sins of the assassin assassin, book 2 by robert ferrigno book cover. If you are not familiar with the first two books in robert ferrigno s bold, groundbreaking assassin trilogy, i would suggest that you read prayers for the assassin and sins of the assassin before picking up heart of the assassin. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading heart of the assassin. Enormous in scope and brilliantly imagined, prayers for the assassin promises to be the powerhouse read of the year. Once i pushed aside the premise, i found a gripping thriller that kept my interest. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Robert ferrignos prayers for the assassin shows the novelist at the height of his powers, and delivers a masterful, unforgettable read.
Time is also running out for eppss archenemy, the old one, the sly, immensely rich muslim fanatic who seeks to create one world under his domination. Robert ferrigno born 1947 is an american author of crime novels and of speculative fiction. Rakkim epps, genetically enhanced shadow warrior and hero of the two previous books in robert ferrigno s astonishing assassin trilogy. If youre considering this book because you read ferrigno s assassin series, i think odds are youll be disappointed. As in prayers for the assassin 2006 and sins of the assassin 2007, north america is a battleground for multiple theocracies. Heart of the assassin by robert ferrigno signed first edition book see all titles by robert ferrigno the third book in the assassin trilogy. Best known for his noirish crime thrilers, robert ferrigno switched gears in 2006 with his assassin trilogy, a dystopian future thriller set in a united states divided between a northern and western section called the islamic republic and a southern section called the bible belt. A stunning standalone read, heart of the assassin is a feast of cinematic violence, brilliant plotting, and futuristic scenesetting.
Biologically enhanced combatants beat the stuffing out of each other in a race to recover secret weapons buried in the final days of the good old u. Some time around about now, in robert ferrignos alternative universe, a group of mossad agents plant portable nuclear. Prayers for the assassin book by robert ferrigno official. This book is a bit different from ferrigno s other books and im not sure that it should be anyones introduction to his writing.