Secret Weapon – Part One

description of book Secret Weapon – Part One Mild-mannered publisher Leibel Spiro never dreamed that an innocent purchase of historical Jewish manuscripts would plunge him into a terrifying web of treachery, lies and danger that threaten not only his life and his family, but the very fabric of religious society. Handsome and charismatic Yossel Bodenheim with the black frock coat and fiery spirit… Who does he really represent? Private Eye Pedro Nero, Madrid’s very own Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful dog Watson investigate a shocking robbery that causes a liberal German philanthropist in Jerusalem to shudder in horror… Esteemed Hebrew University lecturer Amnon Shloch, brilliant mastermind of destruction and disengagement, continues along his path of devastation… These characters and many others are woven together in a mesmerizing tapestry of suspense and intrigue, despair and hope, light and darkness, drama and adventure as the State of Israel battles to protect its innocent citizens from the looming Iranian threat while committed Kollel yungerleit strive nobly to champion the truth. A captivating story that will keep you turning the pages until the very end! A true thriller! By G. Halevi