WINNER: SUSPENSE/THRILLER -- 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
HONORABLE MENTION: FICTION - THRILLER - TERRORIST -- 2013 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
"A first-rate thriller." William Martin, author of The Lincoln Letter
"Thisis a fun read; it could easily be the premise for a feature film. The author clearly knows the style and pace of modern international thrillers coupled with a milieu he knows and has researched well.... [I]t's an adventuretale for nearly all ages."
Judge, Writer's Digest 21st Annual Self-Published Book Awards
"When [O]ld Ironsides turns 215, the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the Fourth of July all happen to fallwithin the s ame time frame . . . the city of Boston is poised to celebrate . . . until a series of terrorist attacks strike . . . the beginning of what will turn out to be one of the most terrifying and harrowing days in American history. There are not many authors who will takeyou inside the mind of a terrorist, but Urban takes us into the minds of three. Not only that, he provides captivating details about the history of Old Ironsides, the military and his main characters . . . every single one of them comes alive and seem extremely real . . . I really enjoyed this book."
5-Star Review, Readers' Favorite
"A terrorist with roots to the original Barbary pirates and his ruthless band have hijacked the USS Constitution.... As thrillers go, this one benefits from anunusual setting ... as well as a likable hero in Zach Colt, a combination ofBruce Willis and Batman,.... I suspect Urban has the making of a ... series that can be successful .... A good read."
6/13 Jack Quick, Stacey Alesi's Bookbitch.com
