Khaleel Datay's Blog - Posts Tagged "treasure-hunt"

The Last Secret Of The Temple by Paul Sussman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


An Egyptian policeman reopens one of his first cases after fifteen years with the discovery of new evidence. A mourning Israeli cop fueled by liquor to quell his nightmares is drawn into a case he wants no part of. A Palestinian journalist is sent a mysterious letter containing references to a centuries old mystery. If you love Middle East history, Egyptology, a good murder mystery and a proper treasure hunt this is the book for you. Throw in the explosive struggle between the Palestinians and the Israelis and you have an epic that's worth sitting up for at night. Paul Sussman deals with some heavy subject matter here and does a brilliant job of depicting life on the tough streets of Jerusalem and Cairo with really well drawn characters. Exploring age old Jewish traditions and matters of faith, Sussman portrays the bitterness of old beliefs and the hope that is possible in new beginnings.



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The Labyrinth of Osiris by Paul Sussman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Brilliant. A fantastic story filled with so many twists and plot complexities it keeps you guessing all the way. Sussman turns a murder mystery into a treasure hunt, a fast paced thriller, political commentary and just one enjoyable read. Sussman's passing last year is a great loss to the writing world



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