First published 2015
Benjamin Hall infiltrates the heart of ISIS territory to uncover the truth behind the world's most feared terrorist organization. Just one year after most people had never heard their name, ISIS has become a global threat that leaves governments scrambling for answers. Hall embeds himself in dangerous territory, conducting personal interviews and gathering firsthand intelligence to answer the questions that baffle world leaders. Who are these fighters? How did they gain power so quickly? What makes them more violent and financially powerful than previous terrorist groups? Through his dangerous fieldwork, Hall exposes not just the brutal jihadis themselves, but an entire generation shaped by chaos across a volatile Middle East. His investigation reveals why this organization will reshape both the region and Western nations for decades ahead.
Genres: history, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-hand-account, investigative-journalism
Setting: Middle East
Period: 21st Century
288 pages · Paperback · Center Street
Content warnings: violence