Recommendations

"An exciting epic of love versus hate, duty versus friendship and idealism versus patriotism, all in a tropical setting in Southern Philippines, where insurgents have resisted government forces for the past 400 years. The author shows a remarkable mastery of Philippine geography, politics and culture as he weaves a non-stop adventure through a deadly conflict of greed, ideology and intrigue, from the first page to the last".  Brigadier General Ramon M. Ong (Retired)  Armed Forces of the Philippines

"Rebels of Mindanao is more than fiction. Anthony gives insight into a part of the world that most of us have ignored. While we focus on Iraq and Iran, we ignore Muslim interests in Southeast Asia. Anthony shows that seeds of discontent can grow into terrorism and revolution".  Dick Puckett, Insurgency Analyst, CIA (Retired)

"This novel is a "real deal" page-turner that could be ripped from tomorrow's headlines---Islamic insurrection movement financed from abroad and placed inside one of America's oldest allies, the Philippines. Tom Anthony's well-paced thriller is written for not only enjoyment, but education of how it could be done. I rank it 5 stars!".  Hon. Eugene R. Sullivan, retired Federal Judge & Author of "The Majority Rules" EugeneSullivan.com

“Democracy and Islam are like oil and water” catapults and conjoins a fictional story into the reality of a world gone mad. Tom Anthony has written a thriller from the perspective of someone who has been there, understands the complexity of a nation in turmoil and dissects the human condition. In “The Rebels of Mindanao”, Anthony weaves a game of ‘Cat and Mouse’ into today’s world stage. His characters are real, some living at a level ‘above the common level of life’ and others justifying unholy actions with holy zealotry. You must read this novel – but beware; when you read it you will sense an unsettling emotion that one’s safety – be it in the Philippines or anywhere else – is like playing the lottery.  Brigadier General Jack Grubbs (Retired), United States Army Author, "Bad Intentions" www.grubbsbooks.com