by Mel Harrison
Book 4 in the Alex Boyd Thriller Series
Egyptian Islamic Jihad, (EIJ) a vicious terrorist organization determined to thwart peace with Israel, attacks an important Middle East Peace Conference in Cairo attempting to stop any chance of a successful conference outcome.When it appears the peace conference may be resurrected, the terrorists seek to inflict a mortal wound against America with an unprecedented target.
With superb Arabic language skills and military experience, Alex Boyd, special agent, with his Diplomatic Service colleagues, is tasked with identifying the leaders of EIJ before they strike again. A team of U.S. Navy SEALs leads the way into the harsh desert of Libya to terminate them.
Alex takes charge of Embassy security. Rachel Smith, now his wife, has assumed the role of Embassy Press Officer, risking her own life in the line of duty. Questions remain whether Alex, and his colleagues, can win this life and death struggle. Even more important, who is arming the terrorists?
About the Author
During Mel Harrison’s 28-year career with the U.S. Department of State, he was presented with the Award for Valor and the Regional Security Officer of the Year award, worldwide.
Serving most of his career in the Diplomatic Security Service, he was assigned to embassies in Islamabad, Saigon, Quito, Rome, Seoul, and London (twice).
Earning a BS degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, he completed graduate work at The American University and graduated from the NATO Defense College in Rome.
Retirement saw Mel working in corporate security for another 10 years. Now, he’s writing a series of thrillers featuring Alex Boyd, a special agent with the Diplomatic Security Service. His novels are rich with description of real behind-the-scenes situations of a diplomatic career.
Mel Harrison
