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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: As a teenage fighter in the Bosnian War, Ali al-Durrani lost his first life tragically there.
Chapter 3: Ali served the jihadist cause in Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, yet martyrdom stayed elusive still.
Chapter 4: Ali swore allegiance to al‑Qaeda, yet he deeply questioned parts of its mission.
Chapter 5: After losing faith in al‑Qaeda, Ali chose to inform instead.
Chapter 6: Ali labored tirelessly for British intelligence, first in the UK and then in Afghanistan again.
Chapter 7: As the millennium turned, Islamist terrorism evolved swiftly, and Ali found himself watching from the front row.
Chapter 8: The 9/11 attacks blindsided Ali and underscored the pressing urgency of his mission back then.
Chapter 9: Though increasingly jaded, Ali kept at intelligence work—until an unforeseen event forced his hand entirely.
Chapter 10: Following Aimen’s retirement, the Islamist conflict veered into terrifying new directions indeed.
Description
Nine Lives (2018) is the thrilling story of Aimen Dean, a double agent who worked for British intelligence from inside al-Qaeda at the turn of the millennium. Once a committed jihadi, he lost faith in al-Qaeda’s mission and turned informant.
Who Should Listen
- People interested in the War on Terror
- Memoir enthusiasts
- Lovers of a good spy thriller