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Lee Harounian was very helpful steering me off potential mistakes writing about Iranian customs and using short conversations in Farsi; visiting Iran was an unforgettable experience, but memory fades. Michael Valentino made important editing comments; Dr. Ariel Blumenthal reviewed the manuscript and made helpful suggestions. My anonymous Mossad friend used his computer to apply more “cut” than “paste” in his comments, and Jo Anne Shaw put an order into my otherwise erratic writing. Andre Le Gallo, a former CIA senior officer, made important observations and wrote the introduction. I’m grateful for his professionalism and friendly help. Don D’Auria, my editor, was encouraging and patient. I’m thankful for his efforts. My daughters Daria and Irin spent many hours reading drafts and making suggestions, although it was difficult for them to be introduced to the far and dark side of my work. Irin, my journalist daughter, applied to the manuscript her excellent editorial skills, and I’m thankful to her for that. My wife also endured the nonfictional tension of my long absences. Many of the hours I spent writing this book were taken away from my family, and my gratitude for their sacrifice is eternal.
HIGH PRAISE FOR HAGGAI CARMON’S TRIPLE IDENTITY!
“An impressively authentic debut thriller.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Riveting, full of imagination, unusual characters, and fantastic events.”
—Shimon Peres, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, President of Israel
“All the intrigue and plot machinations you’d expect from an author with professional ties to the Department of Justice.”
—The Washington Post
Carmon “has managed to surprise even my skeptical mind with his seamless weaving of fact and fiction that has left me wondering which is which.”
—Anonymous Former Member of Mossad’s Directorate
“A thriller debut to rival the masters.”
—The Anniston Star
“A new espionage thriller star is born.”
—The National Jewish Post and Opinion
“Shows an unusual familiarity with the gritty reality of intel ops and has the feel and smell of authenticity in the dialogue and plot that will result in enthusiastic readers among our professional intel members. A number of tradecraft surprises, too.”
—Intelligencer
“A fast-paced, compelling whodunnit…a worthy page-turner for spending a day at the beach.”
—New Jersey Jewish News
“This book is terrific. Great characters, settings, and superb trade knowledge. I am eager to buy the first sequel.”
—Jim Guy Tucker, former Governor of Arkansas
MORE PRAISE FOR HAGGAI CARMON!
“I find his book fascinating and as close to the truth as you could possibly do without infringing on confidentiality and issues of national security….”
—Daniel Ayalon, Ambassador of Israel to the United States
“In Triple Identity first-time novelist Haggai Carmon gives Israel a spy worthy of James Bond….”
—The Jewish Chronicle
“Carmon gives you the feeling that he is letting you in on the spy’s tricks of the trade….It’s an exciting ride.”
—Hadassah Magazine
Triple Identity “is a truly classic piece of spy novel fiction! I urge you to buy it, read it, and enjoy it.”
—Hon. James J. Brown, U.S. Federal Administrative Law Judge
“From the moment I began reading this extraordinary book, I could not put it down. Haggai Carmon takes us beyond the main plot and leads us on to several subplots, each as riveting as the principal one.…As Israel’s former Minister of Home-land Security, and mayor of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, I could identify some of Carmon’s descriptions of Dan Gordon’s adventures as very real, although Carmon in the introduction vehemently denies any resemblance. A must-read for anyone who likes to be riveted by an outstanding thriller.”
—Roni Milo, Former Minister of Homeland Security of Israel and Mayor of Tel Aviv
Carmon “molds into his first novel his professional experience and builds a rhythmic and captivating thriller that combines motifs favored by John Grisham with smooth nonchalant language.”
—Yedioth Acharonot
Other Leisure books by Haggai Carmon:
THE RED SYNDROME
TRIPLE IDENTITY
COPYRIGHT
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April 2009
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