This was disappointing. I wanted to like it, but the storytelling and the prose were kind of all over the place. The characters were generic and the history/mythology didn't feel quite right. I just didn't enjoy it.

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Wars are ugly. So ugly that people are often inclined to attribute the inspiration for them to nefarious forces beyond our world. And I was wondering when and how this sort of exercise of imagination will come about with modern warfare as a background. Dennis Tsarson gave me an intense, full-throttle answer with HERE BE JINN, a non-stop thrill-ride featuring Elliot Gildart, who joins an archaeological dig looking for thrills to escape the dead-end job he is stuck in, Neil Feaver and Jake Parvis, a documentary team filming a feature about the ongoing strife caused by Irak's civil war. This whole scenario is complicated when the presence of mysterious, dark-powered artifacts that have fallen into the wrong hands is revealed, and multiple factions, each with their own goals.
A strong, intense thriller that also works as a meditation on the chaos and iniquity of War, Here Be Jinn gets a ten out of five. Great, great job!

While Here Be Jinn was not quite what I was expecting, I did find it overall enjoyable. The fantasy elements set in modern day Iraq threw me off more than anticipated, but it was well done. I was invested in the characters and their mission. They felt real to me in a way that only a modern setting can really do.

The plot is a whirlwind of travel and paces pretty quickly after what for me was a slower start. This is definitely one to check out!

4 stars

I found this book to be a thrilling adventure. I loved the combination of modern day Iraq and fantasy. There was plenty of action and adventure, and fun characters. It was a wild ride.

A thrilling fantasy novel that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the sands of Iraq. With its richly imagined world and pulse-pounding plot, the book keeps you hooked from start to finish. I found myself drawn into the mysteries of ancient magic and the high-stakes conflict between opposing forces. The characters are well-developed, and their intertwining storylines add layers of intrigue to the narrative.

Step right up, folks, and prepare to be whisked away on an epic adventure like no other with Here Be Jinn! This ain't your ordinary fantasy—oh no, it's a heart-pounding thrill ride through the scorching deserts of Iraq, where ancient magic and modern-day chaos collide in the most spectacular fashion! From the moment you crack open this book, you're thrown headfirst into a world of danger, intrigue, and, you guessed it, jinn! With its spellbinding plot twists and kick-ass characters, Here Be Jinn will have you on the edge of your seat from page one. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and join the adventure of a lifetime—you won't regret it

I thought this might be more along the lines of the mummy but sadly this is a confusing and stuttering story that fails to draw you in.
Sweating in Iraq.......then following soldiers as they kill a local............then in a boat............on and on. None of it interesting or believable.