A Death in Jerusalem (Adam Lapid Mysteries)
Paperback – Large Print, March 4, 2022
Description
"Any devotees of the detective novel not yet acquainted with Israeli detective Adam Lapid have a veritable feast awaiting them." - The Jerusalem Post"[an] intense, provocative novel." - Historical Novel Societyxa0"Plot turns and twists keep readers turning the pages." - Jewish Community Voice"I 'binge-read' the entire series." - Cardinal Bluff Reviews"Jonathan Dunsky has combined the intrigue of a good mystery with the history of Israel in 1952 in his new novel A Death in Jerusalem, a thrilling tale that follows protagonist Adam Lapid." - The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Jonathan Dunsky is the author of the Adam Lapid historical mysteries series. The first five books take place in the early days of the State of Israel and feature private investigator Adam Lapid, a Holocaust survivor and former Nazi hunter. The sixth novel, The Auschwitz Detective, is a prequel that takes place in Auschwitz-Birkenau in the summer of 1944. Dunsky has also written a standalone crime thriller called The Payback Girl, in addition to publishing a number of short stories, in various genres.He resides in Israel with his wife and two sons.
Features & Highlights
- He knows who did the killing. Now he needs to figure out why.
- Israel, 1952 – Private detective Adam Lapid tries to do the right thing. He may end up in prison because of it.To stay free, Adam must work for a man he hates. The case is unusual. The identity of the killer is known, but the motive is a mystery.As Adam scours the historical streets of West Jerusalem in search of the truth, he uncovers a connection between his case and a recent unsolved murder. He also meets an enigmatic woman with plenty of secrets and is hunted by a ruthless cop who blames Adam for a crime he didn’t commit.In a case full of action and twists, Adam must use all his skills to solve the mystery. And if he doesn’t watch his back, he may end up paying the ultimate price in his quest for justice...
