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| author = [[Brad Thor]] |
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'''''The Last Patriot''''' is a |
'''''The Last Patriot''''' is a [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] written by American novelist [[Brad Thor]]. It tells the story of [[counter-terrorism]] agent Scot Harvath's attempts to uncover a revelation that could damage the standing of [[Islamic extremism]]. In the book's [[plot (narrative)|plot]], the Islamic prophet [[Muhammed]] is depicted as having been assassinated by his followers to conceal a damaging secret. Twelve centuries later, [[Thomas Jefferson]] unearths the mystery and leaves clues for future searchers to follow. Harvath attempts to unravel the truth about Muhammed's ultimate epiphany in the face of deadly resistance from those with an intent to keeping it suppressed.<ref>[http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=619781&er=9781416580393 The Last Patriot]</ref> |
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The novel was a number-one [[New York Times Bestseller]]<ref name="hawes">http://www.hawes.com/2008/2008-07-20.pdf</ref><ref name="times">{{cite web|url= |
The novel was a number-one [[New York Times Bestseller]].<ref name="hawes">{{Cite web |date=20 July 2008 |title=The New York Times Best Seller List |url=http://www.hawes.com/2008/2008-07-20.pdf |access-date=14 June 2024 |website=www.hawes.com}}</ref><ref name="times">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/books/bestseller/0720besthardfiction.html|title=Hardcover Fiction|date=20 July 2008|work=The New York Times|accessdate=2009-08-02}}</ref> The book was nominated for "Best Thriller of the Year 2008" by The International Thriller Writers Association. |
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Latest revision as of 06:54, 14 June 2024
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Brad Thor |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 1 July 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 352 pp (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-1-416-54383-1 |
| OCLC | 192048171 |
| 813/.6 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3620.H75 L37 2008 |
The Last Patriot is a thriller written by American novelist Brad Thor. It tells the story of counter-terrorism agent Scot Harvath's attempts to uncover a revelation that could damage the standing of Islamic extremism. In the book's plot, the Islamic prophet Muhammed is depicted as having been assassinated by his followers to conceal a damaging secret. Twelve centuries later, Thomas Jefferson unearths the mystery and leaves clues for future searchers to follow. Harvath attempts to unravel the truth about Muhammed's ultimate epiphany in the face of deadly resistance from those with an intent to keeping it suppressed.[1]
The novel was a number-one New York Times Bestseller.[2][3] The book was nominated for "Best Thriller of the Year 2008" by The International Thriller Writers Association.
References
[edit]- ^ The Last Patriot
- ^ "The New York Times Best Seller List" (PDF). www.hawes.com. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Hardcover Fiction". The New York Times. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
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