Reach for the Stars

When an augmented hard drive meant to dismantle Iran's nuclear program falls into the wrong hands, the world edges closer to obliteration.

Special Agents Steven and Avra are back! Along with Cindy, the spiritual eyeless doll, they are at the heart of a secret sting operation meant to trick the infamous Iranian terrorist, Garf Zeman, into acquiring this piece of technology—intended to allow Israel to access and destroy Iran’s nuclear program.

Everything goes according to plan until it doesn’t.

Chaos ensues as Israel and Russia engage in dangerous military conflicts and suddenly, the space aliens show up, speaking Ancient Hebrew!

Fasten your seatbelts. In a world on the brink of annihilation, one man and a doll hold the key to humanity's salvation. It's a race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrials and save Mother Earth—and maybe Steven’s heart.

This electrifying tale of love and mayhem will teach you what it truly means to dream big and reach for the stars.

Reach for the Stars is a geopolitical and interstellar mission of survival and intrigue!

Excerpt
Chapter 7

Cyprus, an ideal venue for a clandestine shindig hosted by the Mossad, is only 300 kilometers from Israel. While Turkey controls the northern region, the British maintain a presence in the south, which was part of the esteemed British Empire until 1960, when the Republic of Cyprus declared its independence.

Turkey was one of the first regional nations to recognize Israel, although their outward relationship was icy to appease other Arab states. Presently, however, they maintain a subliminal but synergistic cooperative bond for mutually beneficial reasons, such as military and economic cooperation. The old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” is perfectly applicable to the extremist country of Iran. They terrorize the moderate Gulf states and drive them closer to Israel as a common nemesis. Currently, China is attempting to exert its influence and become a power broker with Iran. A serious disruption of the status quo could ensue. Stay tuned...

The southern half of Cyprus is controlled by the British, who have a very good relationship with Iran. Much of the Iranian terrorism funding funnels through the British banking system. Therefore, bad actors can travel freely through Turkey, hop a plane or boat to Northern Cyprus, and make their way south unencumbered.

Our ultimate destination is an astounding mountainside villa and compound overlooking the magnificent Southeastern Mediterranean Coast and Ayia Napa, the jetsetter’s playground of the rich and famous. The adjacent pristine Pantachou Beach stretches to the sea below, with its golden sand beckoning to all the attractive people.

It couldn’t be a more perfect location for entertaining dangerous terrorists with some old-fashioned hospitality. They’ll feel very safe. Located at the far eastern end of the southern coast of Cyprus, Ayia attracts beautiful people: oligarchs, monarchs, the nouveau riche, and those with dirty money.

The crème de la crème mingle with oil barons and fancy terrorists—an interesting mix. Deals are made, hearts are broken; everyone parties. This will be a huge escapade with lots of new folks—a diverse group of attendees for sure.

About the Author
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Lives in Buffalo and South Carolina. Retired dentist. Writer.

"Therapeutic catharsis opens my soul as I put pencil to paper. Confessing, purging, healing, and expanding my horizons—the mind-blowing benefits that I derive from writing." - Jerald Kasimov

About the Series
Book 1: Altered State of Affairs
Book 2: Reach for the Stars
Stay tuned for the release of book 3 in 2024!

Who is Jerald Kasimov? Born and raised in Cleveland, he's a Buffalo city-dweller-talking proud! -and a beach bum on a South Carolina barrier island. He's a retired dentist, successful entrepreneur, and real estate developer. A passionate OSU Buckeye, he with his amazing wife are living their dream and delighting in their dynamic kids and grandkids all creating their own unique journeys. And now he's a published author, too! Yep. All of it. Rocking on.... Come join him for a fun-filled ride with his latest book.