Published: Jan. 21, 2011
Words: 86,079 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458079657

Short description

Cris De Niro worked his way up to the top of the hedge fund world. Yet all his money couldn't protect him from losing his wife on 9/11. He acquires a counter-terrorism agency, in order to transform it into The Watchman for the United States, but there's not a moment to lose. It’s up to De Niro and his new team to protect America from a possible terrorist attack more catastrophic than 9/11.

Extended description

Cris De Niro worked his way up to the top of the hedge fund world. Yet, all of his money couldn't protect him from losing his wife on 9/11. 10 years passed since the tragedy. De Niro and his sons relocated to a sprawling ranch near Las Vegas. Turning to his faith to overcome his anguish, De Niro now lives for a higher purpose. From a biblical passage, he reads about the "Watchman of Ephraim," a defender who kept watch over the land. De Niro decides to acquire a lackluster counter-terrorism agency in order to transform it into a modern-day version of The Watchman for the United States but there's not a moment to lose.

Aref Sami Zamani is planning a terrorist attack on American soil - codenamed "Antioch," a plot to detonate a "suitcase nuke" over the city of Las Vegas. The Watchman uncovers a connection between Zamani and a Mexican drug cartel but their agent goes missing before they can learn more. That’s because Zamani has a spy working for The Watchman. Strange events start to un.. (Read more) Cris De Niro worked his way up to the top of the hedge fund world. Yet, all of his money couldn't protect him from losing his wife on 9/11. 10 years passed since the tragedy. De Niro and his sons relocated to a sprawling ranch near Las Vegas. Turning to his faith to overcome his anguish, De Niro now lives for a higher purpose. From a biblical passage, he reads about the "Watchman of Ephraim," a defender who kept watch over the land. De Niro decides to acquire a lackluster counter-terrorism agency in order to transform it into a modern-day version of The Watchman for the United States but there's not a moment to lose.

Aref Sami Zamani is planning a terrorist attack on American soil - codenamed "Antioch," a plot to detonate a "suitcase nuke" over the city of Las Vegas. The Watchman uncovers a connection between Zamani and a Mexican drug cartel but their agent goes missing before they can learn more. That’s because Zamani has a spy working for The Watchman. Strange events start to unfold near the Nogales border crossing. References are discovered to something the Mexicans are calling "Noche Del Espantada” …Fright Night,” but can it mean something else?

September 11, 2011 and the sun hasn’t risen yet in Las Vegas or Nogales. Antioch is in motion! At the border, Noche Del Espantada has begun and there are intruders at De Niro’s ranch. De Niro has to protect his sons and someone new in his life, Dr. Moriah Stevens. She too, lost her spouse on 9/11. Moriah finds herself in love with De Niro but his devotion to his wife is proving too powerful for him, even after 10 years. It’s the 10th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil and unless De Niro and his new team are successful, the day will be known as “The 2nd 9/11.”
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political thriller, suspensethriller, christian thriller, counterterrorism, border security, thriller military thriller black ops covert ops west point suspense, 911 fiction, terrorism attacks, geopolitical thriller

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Videos

Gerard de Marigny discusses his 9/11 thriller _The Watchman of Ephraim_
Author Gerard de Marigny discusses his new 9/11 thriller, _THE WATCHMAN OF EPHRAIM_. de Marigny explains what inspired him to write the novel and a little about the lead character, Cris De Niro.

CRIS DE NIRO series trailer
A remarkable man loses his wife and unborn son on 9/11. Using his faith, he focuses his rage on protecting American citizens from enemies domestic and abroad. Enter into the world of Cris De Niro, The Watchman Agency, and ARCHANGEL!

THE WATCHMAN OF EPHRAIM (Cris De Niro, Book 1) [Audiobook Sample]
Sample reading of the #1 Amazon-Bestselling Counter-terrorism and Geopolitical Thriller, _THE WATCHMAN OF EPHRAIM (Cris De Niro, Book 1)_ by Gerard de Marigny. Narrated by the phenomenal state and screen actor Elijah Alexander.

Reviews

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Review by: Lisa Auerbach on Feb. 14, 2011 :
This book was a great read! It had a nice mixture of suspense and humor. Being a Brooklyn native myself, I enjoyed Mr. DeMarigny's (extrremely accurate)references to my hometown. I must admit I stayed up late one night to finish the book, it was quite a page turner! I look forward to the next book by Mr. DeMarigny.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ronnie Dauber on Feb. 08, 2011 :
This book is an amazing combination of romanticism that inspires revenge and the inevitable quest of a national religious crusade. The beginning was dynamic and drew me right into the story which was very complex and deep and yet didn't lose its direction. I like the way it ended because it's how I would write the ending. It was a very touching story that held my interest and I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book and I look forward to more great reads from this author.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Mary Cabri on Feb. 08, 2011 :
What a great story! I found myself unable to stop reading once I started because I kept wondering what would happen next. The author's realistic portrayal of settings, characters and storyline left me wanting more. I look forward to a sequel.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Diane Fama on Jan. 30, 2011 :
I first started reading Mr. de Marigny's blogs about growing up and what was on his mind. You know you have a brilliant writer when you can see, hear, and smell what they are writing about. I must admit that I first only accessed the free read, to see if it was really worth it. When I received the message that the free trial was over I immediately purchased the book. Reading and reliving 9/11, he hit a homerun. The references to a Brooklyn upbringing right on point. I loved and disliked characters because they were real. I could see this on the big screen. I have found my new favorite author and I anxiously await his next book. Thank you for sharing your stories.


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(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: S.M. Carrière on Jan. 27, 2011 :
Before I start this review, it's important to note, in the spirit of full disclosure, that I know and am friends with the author. Despite this fact, I promise you none of the claims made herein are in any way exaggerated.

This was a great read.

To be sure, there were some things that I didn't like so much. Mr. de Marigny makes no apologies for either his faith or his political orientation - and nor should he! However, as an extremely liberal cynical agnostic myself, some views expressed by the heroes of the story were a little discordant with my own.

If you are also an extremely liberal cynical agnostic, I can promise you, once you get passed those initial things, this story is absolutely great.

Being a friend with Mr. de Marigny, I also am friends with people we are mutually acquainted with. It was a wonderful inclusion to see some of the characters who share names with these people (especially the character of David Nicholls). This heightened my enjoyment of the book substantially. I'm still grinning over it. Though you might not know the real David Nicholls, guaranteed his portrayal in the book will make you smile as well. The bottle of scotch - a lovely touch, Gerard!

Onto the story itself. If you're concerned about picking up a book that is labelled "Christian Fiction," don't let that keep you from this title. The fact that the main character happens to be a devout Christian isn't really the main thrust of this narrative. It is simply a feature of the character, and informs his decisions just as any other personality trait would.

This isn't "Angels save the world" in the literal 'and the heavens opened and the Lords of Shouting declared war upon the enemies of God' sense. This is a political thriller, through and through.

That said, it's a pretty typical example of its genre. The plot is fairly predictable, and if you don't guess the mole the moment you meet him, then there is something wrong with your synapses.

There was one line which made me giggle when I'm sure it wasn't supposed to. It was something out an old Bond movie. "So, Mr. Bond, you have discovered my fiendishly clever disguise."

The word 'infidel' is used quite a bit as well. Some overly P.C. people might find it slightly Islamophobic. However, religious extremists exist in the world and there are Muslim extremists. It's a fact. It exists, so I can't cry foul over it at all. Besides, they are the enemy of the day. Just to level it out, the old foes - the Russians - make an appearance.

For all this, I found myself attached to the characters. De Niro's struggles over his deceased wife are very touching, as is his fierce protectiveness over his two sons. Also, I did tear up a bit when one of the characters died.

The writing is very solid. I've read much worse from trade published authors.

If you like political thrillers, you will like this book. I recommend it.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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