Review: A Walk In The Darkness

Ben Kamal grew up in the United States, married an American woman, and had children with her. The disappearance of his brother had minimal impact on Ben because he led a contented happy life. His satisfying lifestyle abruptly ended when a psychopath murdered his family. A distraught Ben returned to his ancestral home in Israel, becoming a detective for the Palestini government. His is unable to shed his feelings of isolation and loneliness until he falls in love with Chief Inspector Danielle Barnea of Israel’s National Police Force. They forge a relationship out of love despite the hostilities of their warring people. When Danielle discovers she is pregnant, she decides to raise the child by herself rather than alienate Israeli society.

However, Danielle and Ben are forced to work together on a case involving twelve murdered archeologists. The investigation takes a personal twist for Ben when one of the victims turns out to be his nephew. Danielle and Ben soon learn that the archeologists found an ancient box buried in a cave that contained information that could destroy the foundation of the Catholic Church. Soon the law enforcement couple find themselves on the run from zealots guarding a secret that forces them to kill those who come too close to discovering the truth they want to keep hidden.

This political thriller starts out at the speed of a supersonic jet and just gets tenser and faster until the story line completes its unexpected but believable run. A WALK IN THE DARKNESS is a novel of high drama and emotional poignancy that provides the audience an opportunity to understand many aspects of the culture, religion, and politics of Palestinians inside the framework of the Israeli government. Jon Land continues to write tales that place him along side genre greats like Cussler, Clancy, and DeMille.

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Book Review: A Walk In The Darkness