The Libyan Diversion

PRAISE FOR JOEL C. ROSENBERG“Rosenberg’s imagination is a tumultuous place where Middle Eastern geopolitics combine with devious minds. Authentic, fast-paced, and totally engrossing.”KYLE MILLS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Total Power“Rosenberg once again proves to be at the top of his game. . . . The plot is all too possible. Marcus Ryker is a perfect hero, right where we need him, at just the right time. The Beirut Protocol will take your breath away as Rosenberg marches to the brink of a war only Ryker can stop—if he can save himself first!”ANDREWS & WILSON, bestselling authors of the Tier One, Sons of Valor, and Shepherds series“Nobody builds tension and suspense like Rosenberg, who has quickly developed his hero Marcus Ryker into one of the most formidable action stars the genre has to offer. . . . Fast, twist-filled, and ripped-from-the-headlines, The Beirut Protocol soars with authenticity and will leave readers breathless. At this point, Rosenberg’s stuff is pretty much mandatory reading for all lovers of high-octane thrillers.”RYAN STECK, The Real Book Spy“A taut, brilliant thriller ripped right from today’s headlines. Joel Rosenberg is masterful! The Jerusalem Assassin is an absolute home run.”BRAD THOR, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Backlash“Gripping. . . . Readers will tear through the final pages to see whether Marcus can once again triumph over evil.”PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on The Jerusalem Assassin“Joel C. Rosenberg continues to mix his unique blend of prophetic fiction and nonstop action unlike anyone else working today.”THE REAL BOOK SPY on The Persian Gamble“Joel C. Rosenberg writes taut, intelligent thrillers that are as timely as they are well-written. Pairing a fast-paced plot with an impressive understanding of the inner Visit Tyndale online at tyndale.com.Visit Joel C. Rosenberg’s website at joelrosenberg.com.Tyndale and Tyndale’s quill logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Ministries.The Libyan DiversionCopyright © 2023 by Joel C. Rosenberg. All rights reserved.Cover photograph of map copyright © by Victor Maschek/Shutterstock. All rights reserved.Cover photograph of jet copyright © by guvendemir/Getty Images. All rights reserved.Cover photograph of sand dunes copyright © by Egmont Strigl/Getty. All rights reserved.Designed by Dean H. RenningerThe Libyan Diversion is a work of fiction. Where real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales appear, they are used fictitiously. All other elements of the novel are drawn from the author’s imagination.For information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Tyndale House Publishers at [email protected] or call 1-855-277-9400.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataA catalog record for this book is available from the To my dear son Noah—one of the most creative people I know and admire. Your mom and I are so excited to see where God is going to take you in the years ahead. Contents Cast of Characters Prelude Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Part One Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Part Two Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45