“Born in Tehran, young Ricardo did not know why his father had abandoned him, his younger sister, and their mother. But then, his father’s decision was the beginning of the small family’s troubles. Ricardo’s mother remarries, but her new husband has a dark secret. It all happened just as the bloody Islamic revolution of 1979 broke out.

As Iran drowns in chaos, Ricardo joins a rebel faction opposing the totalitarian rule of the Islamic regime, quickly earning respect and a name as the Shadow Rider. Things escalate in Iran when Iraq invades the country. Barely eighteen, Ricardo is forcefully drafted to fight for Iran. However, it is not long before his role in the opposition faction is leaked to the regime’s ruthless police. Ricardo has to flee Iran to save his life. Find out what happens next in Nick Berg’s Shadows of Tehran: Forged in Conflict. This is a gripping, poignant tale of untold agony, resilience, heart-pounding action, suspense, and thrills. Nick Berg’s Shadows of Tehran is a must-read for lovers of action and realistic novels. Berg hooks readers from the first page, introducing them to the protagonist’s layered and flawed world. The evocative and cinematic depictions bring the scenes to life on the pages.

Berg captures the mood and setting of the story uniquely, adding a nostalgic touch to it. I was given a glimpse into the lives of Iranians during the Islamic revolution in the late twentieth century. Some scenes brought me to tears and left me heartbroken. The introspective voice and the sharp conversations gave depth to the cast’s conflicts and complex traits. The sentiment harnessed to the narration allowed me to connect with the cast. I loved this book. It’s one of the best stories I’ve read.”