DeMille takes readers back to 1986, when young Asad’s path as The Lion began. Back to the night he first seduced a young girl, then murdered her. That same night a military bombing killed his mother. Blind to his own murderous wrongdoing, Asad becomes obsessed with revenge towards those who did the actual bombing. It takes years, but once he’s in America, the mindless evil begins. It’s a grizzly path of destruction.

DeMille does well in showing Asad’s extremist behavior and distorted view of his immoral violence, betrayal and needless cruelty. The story line is intense - sometimes frightening. Boyd Gaines narrates the audio version. This is one compelling listen you can’t miss. Lots of violence in this one, so remember your headphones.