Dishonor Thy Father - by Mike Robinson & M J Richards (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"ESCAPE. DECEPTION. MURDER. Amid political and racial protests in a Los Angeles hospital, female surgeon Dr. Marika Javid is brutally murdered. In the ensuing investigation, Detective Michael Tucci finds himself compromising his job and his life as he embroils himself in an affair with the victim's associate, the beautiful and enigmatic Dr. Tara White -- whose impenetrable secret could make her the killer's next target."--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A 15-year-old Iranian girl is viciously attacked by her father for holding a boy's hand. In running to escape certain death, she undertakes a dangerous journey to a new land with unfamiliar customs, where she must hide the truth from everyone she meets. </p><p><br></p><p>Twenty years later, amid racial tensions in a Los Angeles hospital, a female Muslim doctor is murdered, sparking a controversial police investigation. The lead investigator, Detective Michael Tucci, finds himself compromising both his job and his life as he embroils himself in an affair with the beautiful Dr. Tara White, the victim's associate, who could be the killer's next target. </p><p><br></p><p>Which suspect would have had a reason to kill her colleague, Marika, and possibly even Tara herself: the distinguished neurosurgeon who was Marika's mentor, jealous of her youth and ambition; the rebuffed shy resident who once dated her; Marika's secret lover or his bitter wife; Marika's fundamentalist cousin, angry with her modern ways; any of the volatile protestors, picketing too many foreigners taking their jobs; or someone Marika knew, returning from her hidden past?</p><p><br></p><p>Inspired by the real-life issue of honor killings, <em>Dishonor Thy Father </em>is a multicultural thriller spanning three decades and two continents that boldly explores issues of ethnicity, sexism, spirituality, and social mores in today's complex and heated political environment.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"From beginning to end, Dishonor Thy Father</em> is an intuitive and riveting novel...that explores sexism, racism, and bigotry through a fresh lens..."<em> -San Francisco Book Review</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"...The authors offer jaw-dropping twists until the end. Tami Hoag fans will be pleased." <em>-Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"...a rousing mystery that will keep readers guessing...well rounded characters and thought-provoking plot twists...an unforgettable narrative saturated with romance, mystery, perseverance, and commitment...earns five stars for its originality and command of language..." -<em>Manhattan Book Review</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>"A persistently suspenseful crime drama...provocative commentary on how the past can haunt one's present." <em>-Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"This dramatic, fast-paced novel tells a dangerous tale... in living, cinematic color!" -Phyllis Chesler, Author, <em>Women and Madness</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"...A heck of a thrilling read!" -Robert Lloyd Lewis, Producer, <em>Dexter</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Unique and relevant...cleverly crafted with sexy characters and a thought-provoking premise." -Fern Field, Producer, <em> Monk</em> </strong></p><p><br></p><p>"...</em> a fascinating thriller with romance that takes the reader on a journey across cultures and continents." -Carole Isenberg, Associate Producer, <em>The Color Purple</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Though this story is fictional, thousands of women across the globe are real life victims of honor killing. Hopefully Dishonor Thy Father </em>will help shed some light on this atrocity that is rarely addressed." -Yasmine Mohammed Ex-Muslim, Human Rights Activist<em>, </em> Founder of <em>Free Hearts, </em> <em>Free Minds</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>"...an intricate murder mystery with edge of your seat suspense...abounds with twists and turns, leading to a stunning final reveal!" -Paul Bernbaum, Writer/Producer, <em>Hollywoodland</em> starring Ben Affleck</strong></p><br>
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