Raymond W. Kelly

The NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau is on the front lines in the war on terror. These specialized task forces have one goal: to keep New York City safe. During the busiest season of the year, Hercules teams deploy with 9-mm submachine guns, the TORCH team patrols New York's subway system and the bomb squad sweeps for explosive devices, all to secure the nation's largest city.

A devout Muslim and proud American immigrant makes the ultimate heroic sacrifice. Like the fictional Jedi he admires, Salman Hamdani is ready to face adversity for the sake of others. On the morning of September 11, 2001, this young man takes a daring leap and runs toward the Twin Towers. When his body isn't immediately found, his absence inevitably leads to questions--and suspicions. His family is forced to overcome tragedy and ostracization in response to their son's death. His mother, Talat, fights to honor Salman, stand for truth, and break down barriers for Muslim Americans in the post-9/11 world. This is the true story of heroism, faith in the American Dream, and one mother's struggle to honor her son.