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'''''The Last Patriot''''' is a [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] written by American novelist [[Brad Thor]]. It tells the story of [[counter-terrorism]] agent Scot Harvath, who attempts to uncover a revelation that could damage the standing of [[radical Islam]]. In the book's [[plot (narrative)|plot]], the Islamic prophet [[Muhammad]] is depicted as having been assassinated by his followers to conceal a damaging secret. Centuries later, [[Thomas Jefferson]] unearths the mystery and leaves clues for future searchers to follow. In the present day, Harvath attempts to unravel the truth about Muhammad in the face of deadly resistance from those intent on keeping it suppressed |
'''''The Last Patriot''''' is a [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] written by American novelist [[Brad Thor]]. It tells the story of [[counter-terrorism]] agent Scot Harvath, who attempts to uncover a revelation that could damage the standing of [[radical Islam]]. In the book's [[plot (narrative)|plot]], the Islamic prophet [[Muhammad]] is depicted as having been assassinated by his followers to conceal a damaging secret. Centuries later, [[Thomas Jefferson]] unearths the mystery and leaves clues for future searchers to follow. In the present day, Harvath attempts to unravel the truth about Muhammad in the face of deadly resistance from those intent on 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=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/books/bestseller/0720besthardfiction.html|title=Hardcover Fiction|date=20 July 2008|publisher=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. |
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=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/books/bestseller/0720besthardfiction.html|title=Hardcover Fiction|date=20 July 2008|publisher=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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| Author | Brad Thor |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Simon and 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, who attempts to uncover a revelation that could damage the standing of radical Islam. In the book's plot, the Islamic prophet Muhammad is depicted as having been assassinated by his followers to conceal a damaging secret. Centuries later, Thomas Jefferson unearths the mystery and leaves clues for future searchers to follow. In the present day, Harvath attempts to unravel the truth about Muhammad in the face of deadly resistance from those intent on 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
- ^ The Last Patriot
- ^ http://www.hawes.com/2008/2008-07-20.pdf
- ^ "Hardcover Fiction". The New York Times. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
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