Theo s first person narration begins the novel but gruber also us the good son by michael gruber is about american involvement in the middle east, nuclear bombs, the nsa, and al quaeda as well as a good deal of philosophizing about the middle eastern and western cultures and religions, psychology, and dream analysis. The good son thorndike thrillers by michael gruber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New york times bestselling author michael gruber, a member of. New york times bestselling author michael gruber, a member of the elite ranks of.
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