Forbidden

In 2047, the Middle East is watched by skeptical government leaders. Most of the former Islamic ruled countries have joined to form the Republic of Islamic Provinces and Territories. War and civil instability has finally ended. President Najeeb's government promises cooperation, transparency. Secretly, a powerful British Arab has a far different vision for RIPT's future.

Habitat For Humanity becomes the first to respond to RIPT's request for assistance. Eliza, fluent in Arabic and Sharia Law, is assigned to assist the team's leader. When the USA's president is informed the Habitat team are missing, he faces public demands for revenge. The USA spy network and CIA are commanded to bring the Americans home at any cost. Then, destroy those responsible.

In a police compound, Eliza survived a horrific crime. Overnight, a malicious cover-up seals her fate. Captured by Captain Sharif and held in a secret location, she endures the police officer's callus behavior. Hope crumbles when she discovers his life depends upon loyalty to his corrupt superiors. If he fails, he will be buried alive. He is also clever, has the devotion of his police squad, and devoted to his Muslim faith. God does not permit murder. Eliza realizes that she is safe as long as Captain Sharif is alive.

When the CIA agent finds Eliza and plans to get her out of RIPT, she must choose. Follow the captain into the darkest hell hole, or help the CIA destroy the one man she trusts with her life and heart.

F. Stone is an award winning author. 

(1) The Readers' Favorite International Book Award judges awarded F. Stone with Gold for Forbidden. readersfavorite.com/book-review/forbidden
(2) Wishing Shelf Finalist 2017

F. (Feather) Stone:
Stone's career as a paramedic challenged her physically and emotionally. Thrust into a world of catastrophic accidents, medical crises, killers, Stone's abilities grew. In 2002, she received an Exemplary Service medal, present by Lieutenant Governor L. Hole on behalf of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Stone traveled extensively with her husband and sometimes with their Shetland Sheepdogs. Her favorite was a trip on a raft down the stormy Shotover River in New Zealand. Her heart led her to participate in a Habitat for Humanity project, building homes in El Salvador (2007).

Stone has written two novels, Forbidden and, soon to be published, Kingdom of Gods (formerly The Guardian's Wildchild). A third thriller will be published in another two years.

"I've learned a few things in my seventy years. Thoughts are powerful. Intention is everything. Passion is the key to success."