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One Night in Tehran: A Titus Ray Thriller Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Luana Ehrlich (Author, Publisher), Chris Abell (Narrator)
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When he begins searching for answers, an assassin begins his own search - for him.

In Tehran, while hiding out from the Iranian secret police, CIA officer, Titus Ray, finds shelter with a group of Iranian Christians. Compelled by their unwavering faith, the battle-hardened agent becomes a believer shortly before they smuggle him out of Iran to freedom in Turkey.

Returning to the States, he discovers his Iranian mission failed because of political infighting within the Agency. After delivering a scathing indictment against the Deputy Director of Operations, he's forced to take a year's medical leave in Oklahoma.

Before leaving Langley, however, he discovers a Hezbollah hit man has targeted him for assassination. Now, while trying to figure out what it means to be a follower of Christ, he must decide if the Iranian couple he meets in Oklahoma has ties to the man who's trying to kill him, and if Nikki Saxon, a beautiful local detective, can be trusted with his secrets.

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 17 minutes
  2. Author
    Luana Ehrlich
  3. Narrator
    Chris Abell
  4. Audible release date
    August 20, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Luana Ehrlich
  7. ASIN
    B0147COYJE
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 8 hours and 17 minutes
Author Luana Ehrlich
Narrator Chris Abell
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date August 20, 2015
Publisher Luana Ehrlich
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0147COYJE
Best Sellers Rank #227,682 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#905 in Christian Thriller & Suspense
#1,958 in Espionage Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,013 in Christian Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Very well written - I mean I was in the story being told - I related to what was going on - and definitely was blessed as the true reality of God in Jesus Christ was revealed. Choice was the key to releasing and revealing the love and truth needed to BE FREE. I am so ready to read the next book - inspired and ready. New Life in Christ is all about step by step, mind renewal as you commune/pray to and with God - line upon line - here a little and there a little - learning and growing in Christ to BE FREEly God's daughter forever!!!!
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Jsbrownbk
5.0 out of 5 stars could not put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Love it! I love all things spy related and this was perfect! Great suspense along with the element of faith and no potty words. Definitely believable! Can’t wait to read more…
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Casandra W Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and exciting
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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This novel is great. There's nothing objectionable about the content. No sex, no cursing. There's a good bit of description of terroristic violence, but it is no more graphic than a feature news story.
The premise of this book is current and realistic. Titus, the protagonist and title character, is a CIA operative recently returned (rescued) from an op gone bad in Iraq. In the process of escaping, Titus lives with a family of Christians, and is inspired by their strong faith even in the face of persecution. Upon his return to the States, he ends up on medical leave from the agency and is sent to Oklahoma. While there, it soon becomes obvious that his quiet time of rest and recuperation will be everything BUT quiet!

One thing in particular that I liked about the book is the way Titus' doubts about what to do weren't glossed over. He is a good undercover agent...meaning he is able to lie, cheat, and steal to get the job done. He is struggling with this aspect in particular in light of his new and growing Christian faith. I like this because, guess what?! We as Christians are always trying to figure that one out. Maybe not all of us are CIA deep cover, but there are lots of ways that our integrity and commitment are tested every day. At one point, he confesses to another character that he was so proud of himself for not losing his temper with someone, but that he had then immediately turned around and just blown up on someone. That's so true! Ugh! It made me smile when I read that, because I am quite familiar with that problem!
Another thing I liked about the story she is telling is the attention to detail she has. There are likable characters and unlikable ones. Even the "good guys" have some bad qualities, and the "bad" guys have some sympathetic or redeeming qualities. Well, most of them.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this book, and I will actually be purchasing the next one (this one was a Kindle freeb). Since I am notorious about only getting the free books, you can take that as the highest praise!

Oh and one more thing: it is obvious that the story continues, but this book tells a complete story. No couldn't you have just finished it cliffhangers here.

I say get it!
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Frank Paine
4.0 out of 5 stars Titus Ray to the Rescue...
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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I have read all three of the Titus Ray novels, the other two being Two Days in Caracas, and Three Weeks in Washington (don't be fooled by this title--most of it takes place outside the U.S.). What I have to say here pertains to all three. I'm sure I will continue to read this series.

As spy novels, these are some of the best I have seen. There is plenty of action, and the writing is mostly pretty good, although there were a number of typos. The description of CIA operations is credible-far more credible than most-Ms. Ehrlich must have had some good sources, perhaps those acknowledged only by first names so as to protect their cover. I thoroughly enjoyed them, despite being a non-religious sort of person.

As coming-into-faith stories, I think they are less effective. I have no doubt that faith is very important to Ms. Ehrlich, and that her faith is sincere, but the link between the spy novel aspect and the faith aspect is not to my mind adequately developed. In fact, I think they detract from each other dramatically. Another thing: in Three Weeks in Washington, it becomes clear that Titus is familiar with the Koran--this is not a big surprise given the nature of Titus' work. I think Ms. Ehrlich missed an opportunity by not having him engage in some sophisticated analysis of the differences between the Bible and the Koran. I think she missed another opportunity by not developing the theme of original sin as it pertains to faith (both his faith and the terrorists' faith) and his work. In fact, if she had done this well, I think she might have had a Dostoyevskian or Conradian result worthy of literary greatness.

One last thing:: like one other reviewer, I am not happy with cliffhangers. They are a cheap sales device.

Having said all this, I think these novels are definitely worth reading. My problem is that they could have been much better.
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GranJan
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Spies and Black Ops
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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This book is the first in a long series. It is very clean but is every inch a thriller. There is death and violence, but no gore, no foul language, and no sex. This book involves Islamic terrorists spreading to the US. The plot is tight and the story is very believable. There is also a yellow Labrador, which brings some comic relief. The book is a page-turner that I had trouble putting down. I am going to start reading book #2 and will likely binge-read the series.
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Dianna
5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Read
Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2020
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I have found my new series to enjoy this summer. I am fascinated with Middle East story lines, so this was written for me.

Granted I'm not familiar with the workings of the CIA and other agencies, but it seems there might be some implausibilities here in terms of the flexibility of various parties to ignore 'the rules', but I don't care. I enjoyed every bit of it of the story.

I always get nervous when a dog is introduced into a story where there are evil-doers lurking. No problem here however. Big phew on that front.

I'm on to the next book in the series now. Can't wait.
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Lumen
5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!
Reviewed in France on December 16, 2018
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Wow. It was intense and awesome.
It's a journey deep into a CIA agent (Titus) psyche and road to faith on Jesus Christ. Into CIA quarters, into inter-governmental relations, into human relationships.
It's all deep and suspensful and intriguing. Very interesting. There is a "Spy game" (movie with Robert Redford) vibe. Very nice.

Grab that book ASAP.
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Kindle Customerls.l.s.botero
5.0 out of 5 stars Very impacting spiritual experience
Reviewed in Germany on July 2, 2016
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Well documented, human and breathtaking thriller, with a recent historical background. Gooed insider perspective on the working practices of the CIA.
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professor
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly Written Thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2015
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What gives One Night in Tehran its authentic feel is the author's knowledge of the situation in the Middle East, her familiarity with its customs and her intense research into the processes of the FBI and the CIA. All is extremely convincing. But it takes more than depth of research to grab a reader's attention from the beginning of a story and hold it to the very end. That requires imagination and the skill to turn that imagination into words. Ms. Erlich has that enviable quality in her writing that really good actors have. The writing never obtrudes or causes the reader to look at it in any questioning way. It is that perfect mix of quality prose and dialogue that is so natural that reader is aware only of story, drawn unwittingly into the very heart of what is happening.

This is part spy story, part detective novel and it succeeds brilliantly on both counts. There is plenty of action and intrigue and the reader is surprised by the speed at which the pages fly by. The characters are drawn with skill and depth and I was particularly impressed with the convincing manner in which the various ‘spooks’ and their bosses were drawn. I can see these people in future Titus Ray books playing vigorous roles on a much larger Middle Eastern stage.

There is, too, a budding romance between Titus and the woman police detective who comes to investigate the murder of an Iranian student at the centre where Titus is working part-time. It is a heart-warming aside and a relief from the bloody events that have taken place but the book never strays into the pointlessness of gratuitous sex and violence to grab the readers' attention. A big congratulation to Luana for that. Her story does not suffer the slightest disadvantage because of this.

I really enjoyed reading One Night in Tehran and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. It is a book that I would highly recommend to all those who love thrillers and crime stories.
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Dawn O. Hale
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on October 11, 2015
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I enjoyed this book. It had mystery and excitement and some romance. Kept me guessing right to the end
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