Joseph's Seed

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Summary: War: Right or Wrong
Review: A page-turner from beginning to end! Don't miss the chance to learn the eternal and internal struggles of the Old World. What a timely book! Outstanding! In the time we approach this new war in the Middle East, and delve into a new millennium in which these ancient worlds still collide, DeRosa brings to light a fascinating look at that part of the world. It is a struggle between love and hate when two worlds are brought together...who will prevail? A picturesque look at a rebellion from beginning to end. A war between right and wrong. Frank Costello is a deeply thought proven character. The supporting players are given a true spirit that make DeRosa's novel that much more enjoyable. Princes and warlords, Americans, Israelis and Filipinos, DeRosa's prose is unbeatable! His first book offers a defined history of the ancient worlds enveloped in fiction through a fluid intense writing style all his own.

Cpl. Gilhooly
Public Affairs Chief
Task Force Kabul
US Embassy/Kabul, Afghanistan

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Summary: Joseph's Seed
Review: A well-written, provacative novel realizing the dangers of ancient hatred in a global economy.

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Summary: "Joseph's Seed" by Neil DeRosa
Review: This is a very enjoyable and readable novel, in a straightforward, fast moving style, reminiscent of Sidney Sheldon. The reader is given much insight into the Arab world, and some of the underpinnings of the strife we see in the Middle East today. A few characters are real persons rather thinly disguised-surely all readers will recognize "Yassar Ararat" and the "Palestine Restoration Society", for instance. It starts out as a relatively localized story, whose central figure is an American agricultural equipment salesman named Frank Costello, working in Saudi Arabia. By the end it develops into an apocalyptic showdown between major nationalities. The author spared us what might have been fleshed out into a lengthy mini-series, possibly a drudge for all but a few to read, and instead opted for a very fast paced and lean story that covers a lot of ground in a short time (sometimes weeks pass between consecutive paragraphs), yet puts all the pertinent points together for a most enjoyable read. Even thus streamlined, the plot retains detail of setting, complexity, and mystery to keep the reader alert and guessing. If only some of the well-stated philosophical proposals could be implemented in real life, the world would be a much better place. Highly recommended.