The Afghan
Frederick Forsyth
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The Afghan
Published
2006
Publisher
Center Point Pub.
Pages
398
ISBN-13
9781585478569
ISBN-10
1585478563
Description
When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they instantly galvanize- but to do what? They know nothing about it: the what, where, or when. They have no sources in Al Qaeda, and it's impossible to plant someone. Impossible, unless . . . The Afghan is Izmat Khan, a five-year prisoner of Guantánamo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban. The Afghan is also Colonel Mike Martin, a twenty-five-year veteran of war zones around the world-a dark, lean man born and raised in Iraq. In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before-pass off a Westerner as an Arab among Arabs-pass off Martin as the trusted Khan. It will require extraordinary preparation, and then extraordinary luck, for nothing can truly prepare Martin for the dark and shifting world into which he is about to enter. Or for the terrible things he will find there. Filled with remarkable detail and compulsive drama, The Afghan is further proof that Forsyth is truly master of suspense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Afghan?
This edition of The Afghan has approximately 398 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Afghan?
For most readers, The Afghan typically takes between 8h 18m and 5h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Afghan?
The estimated word count for The Afghan is approximately 99,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Afghan?
The Afghan was written by Frederick Forsyth.
When was The Afghan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.