Chastised
The United States of Israel
A modern political thriller-steeped in history.
A book of the times, for the times, steeped in history
In the shadows of global politics, a movement rises that could reshape the Middle East forever.
Removing Western military influence from the region to allow self determination and peace
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The modern Middle East's political turmoil is, in large part, a direct result of foreign interference.Since the early 20th century, Western nations—including Britain, France, and the US—have redrawn borders and implemented policies that serve their own ends, sowing discord and conflict. To this day, the region, and the world, pays the price for these actions, as external military power continues to enforce an agenda that is not its own
Review highlights....
...is a bold and intricately crafted political thriller that dives deep into international power struggles, espionage, and the moral questions behind global conflict..."TB"
...The subject matter (if you have an interest in politics and the state of the world) is very topical. Too often, Western readers get authors with a Western view, and we just go along with it. This book confronts us Westerners with some of their government actions over the years, and it's not always easy to accept..."VS"
...You’ve packed in a helluva lot: history, politics, espionage. The whole f&$g box and dice...."AD"*
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The Tahl movement aims to remove Western forces and their influence from the region and enable the Middle East to regain its autonomy and freedom. They recognise the challenges and opportunity and set about to demonstrate the folly of US involvement in the region. A growing US movement to extricate from the Middle East provides the US president an opportunity to do, but not before an aircraft carrier is attacked in the Gibraltar Straits.
Reviews
VS
This was a surprise. I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout and was reluctant not knowing the debut author. I try and have a 15 minute rule trying new stuff. Safe to say, I stayed longer than 15 minutes. The subject matter (if you have an interest in politics and the state of the world) is very topical. Too often, Western readers get authors with a Western view, and we just go along with it. This book confronts us Westerners with some of their government actions over the years, and it's not always easy to accept. The purpose of a book is to entertain, but more importantly, the reader should feel as if they have learnt something new. In that case, your learning will be plentiful.
It covers the spectrum of history, civilization, military tech,US Military, AIPAC, Israel, Indonesia, Turkiye, Science and a few others. It's not perfect, but the whole book leaves one thinking.
Worth a try
D
When the author contacted me asking if I'd be interested in reading this book, it took me a bit of time to decide. This one did not sound like my usual read but I gave it a try anyway.I'm not one that knows much about religion and the political climate in the Middle East (besides what you hear on the news). I am aware that the picture most of us experience is mainly one sided, but there is more to this than meets the eye. There are people that want change, there is history impacting us in our everyday life (I only recently learned that the number system we use is Arabic based), and historically a lot of modern, everyday things have an origin in these countries.The author wanted to present a different side and offer us a unique experience we usually don't get. That does not come without touching religion and politic topics. At the end of the day that it was clear, that a lot of thought and passion was invested in this work. I'm I the perfect audience for it? No. I enjoyed it, but not loving it is more of a personal experience and not the fault of the author. He tried his best and I’m 100% sure, that there is an audience enjoying the complexity and mixture (with adding historical background and going deep for some topics).I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.[Goodreads]
LA
I have no words. This is great. Very eye opening, very factual. Cleverly brought and woven in. Content is
far more closer to reality. I think it will make a great book. Well Done
AD
You’ve packed in a helluva lot: history, politics, espionage. The whole f&$*g box and dice.....It’s layered, it’s bold, and it’s not the kind of thing most people would even try to write.
TU
Unbexpected. But riveting so far
TB
Chastised: The United States of Israel is a bold and intricately crafted political thriller that dives deep into international power struggles, espionage, and the moral questions behind global conflict. Lee Malick brings together multiple storylines from New York, Indonesia, the Middle East, and Washington, creating a wide reaching narrative that feels intense, timely, and layered.
The novel follows Enver, a successful lawyer whose conscience pushes him into a new and uncertain path. His partnership with Tito a former political prisoner with a grand vision for change forms the heart of the story. Their creation of the Tahl movement raises challenging questions about justice, power, and the cost of political awakening.
What makes the book stand out is its complexity. The plot moves between different nations, intelligence agencies, and political agendas, keeping the tension high without becoming overwhelming. The introduction of the advanced Boxfish weapon adds a technological edge, raising the stakes even further as espionage and counter moves unfold.
Malick avoids simple good vs evil portrayals. Instead, the story explores moral ambiguity, showing how easily the line between reform and destruction can blur when global interests collide. Characters like Mike Silver and Senator Garrett bring even more layers to the conflict, each with their own motivations and questionable strategies.
If you enjoy geopolitical thrillers, espionage dramas, military strategy, and stories that challenge you to think, this book delivers a gripping and intelligent experience. It’s a fast, intense read that will appeal to readers who like big ideas paired with high tension.
Power. Betrayal. Revolution
Destiny
What forces and civilizations have shaped and impacted the Middle East. If the Tahl movement succeeds, will it trigger upheaval or usher in a new era of global power?This gripping political thriller is a masterwork of international intrigue from an exciting new voice in espionage fiction. If you love sophisticated conspiracies, geopolitical chess games, and pulse pounding action, you'll be captivated by this explosive tale of power and redemption.
Characters
Harvard-educated lawyer Enver abandons his privileged life in New York when he discovers a truth he can't ignore. Joining forces with Tito, an Indonesian freedom fighter turned activist, he becomes entangled in the ambitious Tahl movement - a network of brilliant minds determined to restore Islamic glory and challenge Western dominance in the region
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Conflict
As they develop a mysterious weapon called 'Boxfish' that could cripple the U.S. Navy, forces within Mossad and Washington scramble to neutralize this emerging threat. Mike Silver, a New York businessman with hidden allegiances, watches his former friend Enver with growing suspicion, while corrupt Senator Dan Garrett pulls strings that could
unravel everything.
Your medical treatment owes its development to the medicine, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry and optics developed and refined by Muslim scholars in the Islamic Golden Ages from around 700AD through to 1300s.The expensive perfume you dab and the creamy and fragrant soaps you use is due to the development of distillation, soap making, and perfumes by merchants in the Islamic Golden ages using spices as exotic as rose, ambergris, and sandalwood.This was also the period when the decimal number system we use today became widespread.
Concepts such as Algebra, Algorithms were developed and are named after the inventors such as Al-Kwarizmi and Al-Tusi. Many stars and galaxies have Arabic names as a legacy of the major work done by earliest astronomers, think of the commonly named 3 sisters in the Orion’s belt, Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka.But these early pioneers are not widely recognised or mentioned in western history. Renowned scientist such as Copernicus and even Newton derived their work and theories on the back of prior meticulous science by Arab scholars before them.Baghdad was not a sad headline, it was a proud and bustling city, a centre of learning and welcomed scholars from around the world and Muslims, Jews and Christians worked side by side under the Abbasid house.It is this age that the Islamic activist movement, Tahl wishes to rekindle. Where Islam is again a force that contributes to commerce and science.
But this movement also knows that it first has to rid itself of the mischief and interference by western forces who have used underhand and nefarious means to control, usurp and sabotage countries in the Middle East. And that means removing western forces as a meddling force in the Middle East and allowing those countries more self-determination.That is the vision of Tito, an Indonesian lawyer who sees himself as a Mandela-like figure with a dream to unify Middle East countries and establish a supra-national movement uniting countries in both Middle East, Africa, and Asia to become a bloc with economic, political and military capabilities. This would lead to the recognition of Palestinian statehood and stop Israeli misadventures in the region.But Israel effectively runs the US government through its lobbyist and influence machines and threatens nuclear attack against all threats.Tahl aims to discourage US forces away from the Middle East and shows its capability by attacking US Naval forces with its Boxfish weapon, named after the lethal Boxfish jellyfish. At the same time, Türkiye has developed Glitter, an anti-stealth material that will diminish the capability of stealth aircraft, in particular the F35.Moving from the swanky elite restaurants in NY to the steamy snake filled jungles of Indonesia, exotic Istanbul and the dry spectacular Middle East.What will the maniacal Israeli prime minister with his fingers on the nuclear Sampson option do?
About Lee Malick
This is Lee's first novel. She is an accountant by day and writes under a pen-name.Lee is highly interested in world affairs, history, civilization and an equal world order for all citizens.
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