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The Academy

By: Patrick Bet-David
Narrated by: Michael Rahhal
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When high school dropout Ashur Yonan receives an unexpected invitation to join a shadowy organization known as the Academy, he is plunged into an ancient conspiracy that threatens the entire world.

Ashur Yonan is going nowhere fast: an eighteen-year-old college dropout living with a mom who doesn’t understand him, mourning the death of his father five years earlier and working a dead-end food service job. The only good thing he has going for him is his girlfriend Kiki, but she’s leaving soon for college on the East Coast. It’s getting harder for Ashur to believe he still has the potential to make something great out of his life.

But after meeting with a mysterious stranger at his father’s gravesite, strange things begin to happen. A representative from a shadowy organization known as the Academy comes to Ashur with an offer to join their latest recruiting class.

Wary, but out of options, Ashur accepts—and enters a world of incredible new technology, cutthroat competition, and secrets that slowly begin to reveal themselves as he navigates his place at the Academy.

As Ashur pushes to learn more about the Academy, he also begins to uncover secrets about his own past, including a family history that traces back to the fall of the Shah during the Iranian Revolution, and a host of strange circumstances surrounding his father’s death. Will he be able to learn the truth in time to save himself … and the world?©2024 Patrick Bet-David (P)2024 Recorded Books Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thrillers & Suspense Exciting
Captivating Storyline • Unexpected Plot Twists • Energetic Narration • Thought-provoking Themes • Historical Integration
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a truly exceptional book! A well-rounded storyline that incorporates creativity and values surrounding parenthood can resonate deeply with readers. Such books often leave a lasting impression, especially when they explore themes of love, sacrifice, and growth within familial relationships.

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Honestly I think pbd is a genius, I listened to it bc I think he’s a cool entrepreneur, but this is definitely a top 5 fiction book for me. The story was awesome and there was still value and lessons to be derived from it. Highly recommend

Top 5 fiction book!!

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This book is fantastic! The first fiction book I have read (listened) to in years! I love the characters and I’m looking forward to a series! Movie or tv quality!

Can’t wait for the sequel !

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Patrick Bet David’s first foray into the fiction world is, in my opinion, a huge success! His imagination is bold and fresh. I love the way that he intertwined his history into our history.  I hope we don’t have to wait another 10 years for his next book.

Outstanding

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I like the character development and the way in which new characters are introduced. This story is interesting given today's occurrences and Patrick Bet-David is all over those. Still have a couple of chapters to go and given that I am not yet sure of the ending I do hope it is book one of a series to come.

Really enjoying this story.

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Fantastic story with many hidden morals. Very enjoyable with exciting moments and moments that make you think with surprises.

Learn from your mistakes

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Decent Book, seems to combine previous stories and make an original twist. Definitely leave an opening for future stories.

Decent book

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The story was very relatable to the shared experiences of so many teenagers dealing with family drama, uncertainty of the future, and a call to do something great. I appreciate the way the book ventures into topics that are taboo to talk about, and does so while showing the greater lessons that can be learned about our history. Overall, great read even from someone who doesn’t tend to like fiction!

Great book to read as a 19 year old trying to find his way in the world!

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it kind of hints at CIA deep State recruitment while integrating a Super fun storyline for anyone who's 15 to 35 that would totally relate to everything. what a great story!

great story.

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Thoroughly enjoyed it . the father son dynamic the soul, searching dynamic, the adventure , the wisdom. The concept that it is in and of ourselves to be What we will to be. congrats PBD. Look forward to another.

Adventurous

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