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Facing Justice
Has international terrorism come to church? Former Federal Prosecutor Diane Munson and retired Federal Special Agent David Munson draw on their true-life experiences in this suspense novel about Special Agent Eva Montanna, whose twin sister died at the Pentagon on 9/11. Eva dedicates her career to avenge her death while investigating Emile Jubayl, a member of Eva’s church and CEO of Helpers International, who is accused of using his aid organization to funnel money to El Samoud, head of the Armed Revolutionary Cause, and successor to Al Qaeda. Family relationships are tested in this fast-paced, true-to-life legal thriller about the men and women who are racing to defuse the ticking time bomb of international terrorism.
- GenresChristian FictionFiction
356 pages
First published January 1, 2006
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Diane Munson
13 books17 followersDiane Munson, an attorney of more than twenty-five years, developed a love for writing when she was a young child and experienced a major twist of genres. She transitioned from writing briefs for judges to writing inspiring fiction for readers. She served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. in the U.S. Department of Justice, where she argued cases before juries and judges. Prior to being a federal prosecutor, she was appointed by Attorney General Edwin Meese III as an official in the U.S. Department of Justice. Diane enjoyed working with Congress and the White House on policy issues. More recently, she has flown solo in a law practice specializing in mediation, family law, and representing children and parents in neglect and abuse cases. As a lawyer, she has written book reviews and articles for the Christian Legal Society of which she is a former National Board member. She is also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers.
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April 13, 2016
The use of authentic professional law enforcement and legal experience creates a realistic fiction in "Facing Justice" by wife-husband authors Diane & David Munson. With the tagline of international terrorism comes to church, a significant Christian imprint appears throughout the book in numerous character's story arcs.
The plot centers around the capture of a Bin-Ladin like terrorist leader through the use of informants starting in a raid related to money laundering, the use of real life investigative techniques both domestic and foreign help the book throughout. The major secondary plot revolves around a young anti-terrorism agent bending the rules in the pursuit of supposed terrorist contributor, who happens to be the husband of a member of the main character's church. The point-of-view switches through numerous characters allowing the story to be seen from different angles giving the reader a clearer picture of the entire course of events.
While the overall story and the significant subplots are very good and keep the reader engaged, the introduction of new point-of-view characters just when they're needed in the book seemed a bit too much when earlier point-of-views from the characters would have added some development and making their later importance to the plot more welcome. The book has Christianity prominent throughout numerous character's lives in some form or fashion, while this is not a negative in and of itself, the sheer amount and heavy-handed nature of it even made a Christian like myself think enough.
After finishing "Facing Justice", I thought it was a good first outing by the authors and made me curious to see what would happen the second book of the series both in plot and quality.
The plot centers around the capture of a Bin-Ladin like terrorist leader through the use of informants starting in a raid related to money laundering, the use of real life investigative techniques both domestic and foreign help the book throughout. The major secondary plot revolves around a young anti-terrorism agent bending the rules in the pursuit of supposed terrorist contributor, who happens to be the husband of a member of the main character's church. The point-of-view switches through numerous characters allowing the story to be seen from different angles giving the reader a clearer picture of the entire course of events.
While the overall story and the significant subplots are very good and keep the reader engaged, the introduction of new point-of-view characters just when they're needed in the book seemed a bit too much when earlier point-of-views from the characters would have added some development and making their later importance to the plot more welcome. The book has Christianity prominent throughout numerous character's lives in some form or fashion, while this is not a negative in and of itself, the sheer amount and heavy-handed nature of it even made a Christian like myself think enough.
After finishing "Facing Justice", I thought it was a good first outing by the authors and made me curious to see what would happen the second book of the series both in plot and quality.
December 13, 2019
True to your life's work shows in your story telling.
As a detached Federal worker my self it is refreshing to read the stories you tell. I know personally individuals who work hard to see their duties are carried out to benefit Americans safety daily. I am excited in reading your books include God. Thanks and keep the stories coming.
As a detached Federal worker my self it is refreshing to read the stories you tell. I know personally individuals who work hard to see their duties are carried out to benefit Americans safety daily. I am excited in reading your books include God. Thanks and keep the stories coming.
July 9, 2019
Loved it! Great plot, strong characters. This was the first time I read anything by them - and was thrilled to find these great writers!
November 30, 2021
Sooooo good
April 30, 2024
Boring. Didn’t finish. Maybe it’s the nature of legal thrillers.
March 7, 2016
Although this isn't the type of book I normally read, I am glad I had the opportunity to read this one.It certainly made me more aware of the danger and real possibility of an attack on America by terrorists.
The prologue of this book introduces us to terrorists members of Armed Revolutionary Cause ("ARC"), whose leader is El Samound. He seeks revenge because when he was a little boy a British soldier told him to stop his donkey cart and when he didn't, the soldier sliced up his face with a sword. We are introduced to Federal Agent, Eva Montana, who gets appointed as Special Supervisory Agent because her boss falls off a ladder. Eva's assignment is to stop the ARC, and while investigating she discovers that a member of her church, Emile Jubayl, is suspected of financially aiding the ARC. They suspect that Mr. Jubayl, who is the CEO of a religious organization, Helpers International, is using his company as a front.
Eva devotes her life to seeking revenge for the death of her twin sister, Jillie at the World Trade Center on September 11. Eva has lost faith and only attends church when her husband, Scott (also a federal agent) forces her to attend. Her mission in life is to find and arrest two kinds of Americans: those who give money to terrorists and those who use legitimate business to aid them.
Suicide bombers hit British and American embassies. Meanwhile, while pouring footers at the World Trade Center, workers find strategically placed explosives with the times set for 011 dedication ceremony. Workers remove them and agents learn that they were shipped to the Grilled Onion restaurant as replacement parts.
Operation Money Change is implemented and they arrest Farouk Handi, who masquerades as a franchise director, but who really launders money for the ARC. After Farouk's arrest he becomes an informant and provides Eva and Deputy Trenton Nash much useful information about ARC.
Emile's son, George is arrested at a protest. Trenton becomes obsessed with proving Emile and his family are terrorists, that he commits many illegal acts to prove their guilt. He searches through their garbage and a neighbor tells Emile's wife, Sari, about seeing someone looking through their garbage. Sari thinks it is happening because of George and she writes a letter indicating that they were terrorists, but corrects it at the end of the letter. She is angry and wraps dead fish around the letter. Trenton finds the letter and tears off the bottom and uses it as evidence.
Emile's mother dies and he and George try to go out of the country for her funeral and they are arrested on the plane. This begins the full blown investigation against them.
Faith is restored, relationships are healed and most important, a person accepts Jesus as his Savior. Forgiveness is given in a case where the reader has to question himself and say, 'could I forgive if this happened to me?'
This book is action-packed from the beginning to the end. I didn't want to elaborate on the investigation, but the hurt and pain of this family is unbelievable. I will tell you this: Eva and her team capture El Samound, and Emile is found innocent, however at the end of the book, you will be wondering if he really is innocent.
I was provided with a complimentary paperback copy of this book directly from the authors, Diane and David Munson in exchange for my honest review.
The prologue of this book introduces us to terrorists members of Armed Revolutionary Cause ("ARC"), whose leader is El Samound. He seeks revenge because when he was a little boy a British soldier told him to stop his donkey cart and when he didn't, the soldier sliced up his face with a sword. We are introduced to Federal Agent, Eva Montana, who gets appointed as Special Supervisory Agent because her boss falls off a ladder. Eva's assignment is to stop the ARC, and while investigating she discovers that a member of her church, Emile Jubayl, is suspected of financially aiding the ARC. They suspect that Mr. Jubayl, who is the CEO of a religious organization, Helpers International, is using his company as a front.
Eva devotes her life to seeking revenge for the death of her twin sister, Jillie at the World Trade Center on September 11. Eva has lost faith and only attends church when her husband, Scott (also a federal agent) forces her to attend. Her mission in life is to find and arrest two kinds of Americans: those who give money to terrorists and those who use legitimate business to aid them.
Suicide bombers hit British and American embassies. Meanwhile, while pouring footers at the World Trade Center, workers find strategically placed explosives with the times set for 011 dedication ceremony. Workers remove them and agents learn that they were shipped to the Grilled Onion restaurant as replacement parts.
Operation Money Change is implemented and they arrest Farouk Handi, who masquerades as a franchise director, but who really launders money for the ARC. After Farouk's arrest he becomes an informant and provides Eva and Deputy Trenton Nash much useful information about ARC.
Emile's son, George is arrested at a protest. Trenton becomes obsessed with proving Emile and his family are terrorists, that he commits many illegal acts to prove their guilt. He searches through their garbage and a neighbor tells Emile's wife, Sari, about seeing someone looking through their garbage. Sari thinks it is happening because of George and she writes a letter indicating that they were terrorists, but corrects it at the end of the letter. She is angry and wraps dead fish around the letter. Trenton finds the letter and tears off the bottom and uses it as evidence.
Emile's mother dies and he and George try to go out of the country for her funeral and they are arrested on the plane. This begins the full blown investigation against them.
Faith is restored, relationships are healed and most important, a person accepts Jesus as his Savior. Forgiveness is given in a case where the reader has to question himself and say, 'could I forgive if this happened to me?'
This book is action-packed from the beginning to the end. I didn't want to elaborate on the investigation, but the hurt and pain of this family is unbelievable. I will tell you this: Eva and her team capture El Samound, and Emile is found innocent, however at the end of the book, you will be wondering if he really is innocent.
I was provided with a complimentary paperback copy of this book directly from the authors, Diane and David Munson in exchange for my honest review.
May 16, 2015
This book really brings home that America is no longer safe from terrorist. It was a good book and makes you realize how much we need to turn back to God our nation is not so blessed anymore.
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