Newsmax Rising Bestsellers – Week of Oct. 21, 2024

Examining radical Islam, describing the mindset of jihadists and their diametrical opposition to western Judeo-Christian thought and the motivation behind Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, is the centerpiece of this week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers. There is also a humor-tinged analysis of the hard-left turn that the party formed to elect Andrew Jackson took after John F. Kennedy’s 1,000 — especially within the last two decades. There is a further examination of hard-left turns of other institutions, notably the progressiveness that has taken hold among some evangelicals. And for fiction enthusiasts, there is the latest in a series of New York Times bestselling novels.

“Den of Iniquity: A J.P. Beaumont Novel,” by J.A. Jance (William Morrow)

While former Seattle homicide cop J.P. “Beau” Beaumont is dealing with some family issues, an old friend asks him to look into the apparent fentanyl overdose death of a young man. The decedent’s friends all say that he would never have taken the drug and suggest it was a possible homicide. After Beau agrees and begins digging into the case, he soon discovers a number of similar deaths — and they all point to an unlikely vigilante killer, resulting in what Publisher’s Weekly predicts “newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled.” “What can make me blow off a whole day of work, but make me feel so accomplished at the same time? A new book by J.A. Jance...especially one with J.P. Beaumont in the lead!,” wrote Perrin Larton for GoodReads. “I'm a fan of this series, can you tell? I love all of Ms. Jance's books, but I must confess, I have a soft spot for the ones starring J.P. Beaumont! Can't wait for the next one.”  [Fiction]


“If It Takes a Thousand Years: From Al-Qaeda to Hamas, How the Jihadists Think & How to Defeat Them,” by Jesse Petrilla (Bombardier Books)

The author discovered that fundamentalist Muslim militants are prepared to wage their “holy war” – or jihad – against all non-Muslims for as long as it takes. That became clear when an Afghan Taliban commander was asked how long the jihadists intended to fight: “If it takes a thousand years,” he said. Author and former Army Capt. Jesse Petrilla uses first-hand interviews with some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists to give the reader an inside look into the mindset of jihad — to demonstrate the evil that Israel and the Western world is facing. “This was a fascinating read! With several military friends who’ve been deployed to the Middle East and considering the ongoing threat of terrorism, this book was an eye-opener and very informative to me,” wrote Ryan Zender for Amazon. “It really helped me understand the mindset of jihadists and the challenges we face. Highly recommend!”  [Nonfiction]


“The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza,”

by Seth J. Frantzman (Wicked Son)

Middle East expert Seth Frantzman describes the brutal, blitzkrieg-like Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas upon Israel’s defenseless civilian population — from infant to elderly. The jihadists raped, tortured and murdered — often by beheading — children in front of their parents, and parents in front of their children. More than 1,000 were killed that day, and more than 250 were kidnapped to become hostages. Those facts on their own should tell the world who the “good guys” are. For those who are still unconvinced, we have this book. “Seth Frantzman’s book is essential for all Middle East experts and those concerned about the fate of the Jewish state and US-Israel relations,” wrote Eric R. Mandel in his review for The Jerusalem Post. “Like his last two books … they are requisite reading to comprehend the dangers and opportunities to confront enemies of Israel and America.”  [Nonfiction]


“Progressively Worse: Why Today's Democrats Ain't Your Daddy's Donkeys,” by Joe Concha (Broadside Books)

What the heck has happened to the Democratic Party since we entered the 21st century? President John F. Kennedy, who once said “I’m proud to say I’m a liberal,” would be denounced by his own party as a “MAGA Republican” today — as would the Joe Biden of 1992. Within the last two decades the Democratic Party has been overrun by green-haired, America-hating ultra-progressives, screaming “Death to Israel” and carrying signs proclaiming “Queers for Palestine.” “Joe Concha writes a well-researched, in-depth expose of the current ‘leftward falling’ Democratic Party,” said Mark J. Occhipinti in his review for Amazon. “It is sad to read but reveals the very depth of how far the party of my Italian immigrants has shifted to Marxism. This book is riveting and reads very quickly.”  [Nonfiction]


“Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda,”  by Megan Basham (Broadside Books)

Just as the Democratic Party has taken a turn, so have some of America’s evangelical leaders, warns The Daily Wire’s cultural reporter Megan Basham. She documents how forces that include former President Barack Obama and the family of George Soros have infected much of the evangelical movement.
The book exposes, according to the publisher:

• The left-wing billionaires, foundations, and think tanks that deliberately target Christian media, universities, megachurches, nonprofits, and even entire denominations;
• The celebrity megachurch pastor who secretly encouraged a group of pastors to change their views on sexuality;
• The revered Presbyterian theologian who backed a congregation rebelling against his own denomination.

“Megan’s book is the waft of Puddleglum’s burning flesh. As it wakes us up. Those who find it controversial probably don’t understand how much it resonates with many. It rings very true to our experiences. We are tired of whispering,” wrote Cindy Rollins for GoodReads. “But the very best part of the book is Megan’s testimony at the end. The absolute power of the truth and the Gospel shines through her story giving many of us the hope we almost forgot about.”  [Nonfiction]