The Mahdi: The Fourth in the Cooch Series of National Security Thrillers
Robert Cook
Oct 2024 · Pro Audio Voices · Narrated by Walles Hamonde, Carrie Brewer, Ryan Edlinger, Becky Parker, Michael Reaves, Sarah Smithton, and Jeremy Michael Durm
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From IPPY gold medal winner Robert Cook comes the fourth installment in the Cooch series. With all the classic elements of a spy thriller—intrigue, violence, sex—The Mahdi is a narrative geopolitical battlefield where Islamic and Orthodox Jewish ideologies clash, seen through the lens of a modern, liberal Muslim. Raised in a blend of Bedouin tradition and Western education,Alex Cuchulain, Cooch, is a former US Marine, CIA operator, and entrepreneur. Partnered with Dr. Caitlin O’Connor, the self-described “smartest person in the world,” they make an unlikely yet formidable duo.
When Alex takes on a mission to reclaim stolen Bedouin land, he finds himself imprisoned and branded a criminal. Meanwhile, Caitlin faces her own dangers, becoming the target of an extremist plot. But the rules of warfare change forever when Caitlin condenses an electromagnetic pulse into shootable ammunition and deploys an AI chatbot–quantum computer that can use the internet to control secure Israeli communications and provide strategic intel.
As tensions escalate, some begin to believe that Alex may actually be the Mahdi, the prophesied redeemer of Islam. But can he shoulder that mantle? And can technology and enlightened thinking prevail over entrenched dogma?
When Alex takes on a mission to reclaim stolen Bedouin land, he finds himself imprisoned and branded a criminal. Meanwhile, Caitlin faces her own dangers, becoming the target of an extremist plot. But the rules of warfare change forever when Caitlin condenses an electromagnetic pulse into shootable ammunition and deploys an AI chatbot–quantum computer that can use the internet to control secure Israeli communications and provide strategic intel.
As tensions escalate, some begin to believe that Alex may actually be the Mahdi, the prophesied redeemer of Islam. But can he shoulder that mantle? And can technology and enlightened thinking prevail over entrenched dogma?
From IPPY gold medal winner Robert Cook comes the fourth installment in the Cooch series. With all the classic elements of a spy thriller—intrigue, violence, sex—The Mahdi is a narrative geopolitical battlefield where Islamic and Orthodox Jewish ideologies clash, seen through the lens of a modern...
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Bob began his career as an officer in the U.S. Army serving in Germany, Vietnam, and the Pentagon. Since then he has been in the technology world as an executive or investor for over 50 years. He founded and operated four different software companies which either went public or were sold. Bob has served on multiple company boards in the technology world and formed Royal Wulff Ventures in 1998. Most recently Bob was a vintner, establishing with his wife Paula, Dancing Hares Vineyard, which they owned for 17 years. Bob's philanthropic interests are focused on education. In 1998 he endowed the Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - educating now over 2,200 students, many of whom have won Fulbright and Goldwater scholarships. Also, along the way Bob authored three novels and a book for young adults. Bob's interests include golf, K-6 public education, hunting, fishing, and bridge playing.
Walles Hamonde is a screen actor and voice artist based in London and Los Angeles.
Carrie is a professional actor, singer, audiobook narrator, and fight choreographer with over 25 years in the business under her belt so far. Having lived and worked in NYC & LA, she now records from her home in Nashville where she lives with her girls and 3 black cats.
Ryan Edlinger is a storyteller at heart, and he's not picky about how it happens - on stage, on camera, on mic, or even rolling dice in a dim basement with friends. He received his BFA in Theatre from Salem State University, and journeyed all over the United States before finally landing in Portland, OR, where he usually spends his downtime daydreaming and riding his bike.
After receiving her M.F.A. in Acting in 1981, Becky began narrating Talking Books for the Blind through the Library of Congress, narrating over 70 titles in two years. She quickly became one of their most popular narrators. She is also the founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc.
Michael Reaves received an Emmy Award for his work on the Batman television animated series. He has worked for DreamWorks, among other studios, and has written fantasy novels and supernatural thrillers. Reaves is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight and Star Wars: Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter, as well as the co-writer (with Steve Perry) of Star Wars: Death Star and two Star Wars: MedStar novels: Battle Surgeons and Jedi Healer. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Jeremy (Midnite) Michael Durm is a culture-bending, baritone-having storyteller who sings. Having honed his skills reading bedtime stories to his three daughters, Jeremy's voice can now be heard on (or in) a wide range of commercials, internet ads, documentaries, museum exhibits, and audiobooks-his storytelling playground of choice. Although his smooth, engaging voice has been lauded across the globe, his daughters are still not impressed.
Sarah Smithton is a San Francisco-born, New York-based actor, voice actor, and singer. She has performed on stages across the country, and her voice can be heard in animated films and series, cast recordings and soundtracks, audio dramas, video games, and more.
Bob began his career as an officer in the U.S. Army serving in Germany, Vietnam, and the Pentagon. Since then he has been in the technology world as an executive or investor for over 50 years. He founded and operated four different software companies which either went public or were sold. Bob has...
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