Island of the Assassin

An engrossing read from start to finish. Island of the Assassin challenges the readers assumptions about the war on terror, revenge, and religion, all the while exploring the complexities of conscience within each of us. Peter Quince is a first-rate protagonist that I hope to see in future novels. T......more

This is a Goodreads win review. This book is about a covert killer contracted by the CIA to target Islamic terrorists. But he starts to question this as he develops scruples. He then confesses this to a priest who gets into trouble for knowing this. Great book.......more

If you’re looking for a truly unique plot, look no further--Island of the Assassin has it. Written in a style that will keep you turning the pages until the end, this book is chock full of intrigue, compelling characters, and interesting twists and turns. In this short read--only 120 pages--the auth......more

A Goodreads win Island of the Assassin by Joseph Roccasalvo is about a author & priest Peter Quince who becomes friends with a covert CIA killer. I found it an enjoyable read which provoked a lot of thought on various topics brought up. Initially I found reading this required a lot of attention & con......more