A review by liberrydude
The Fourth Assassin by Matt Rees

5.0

Non-stop action in this the fourth book in the series. It's filled with many plot twists. It's also filled with sadness and violence as well as hope for the future with a man like Omar Yussef around to moderate. I enjoyed this one the most because it was set in New York City's Little Palestine and because it capitalized on the role of the teacher as a life-long mentor for students. We see first hand the clash between traditional culture and a new culture that is completely alien to the immigrant. We also see how distance and democracy are no match for the grasp of zealots. Some great scenes in this book depicting interaction between Muslims and New Yorkers. We also meet an Arab American detective who faces the enmity of both cultures but is just doing his job. It's sad and ironic that Omar only finds peace when he returns home to the "violent" Middle East after his holiday in hell.