Book Description

A mysterious crime. A ruthless secret society. And a desperate bachelor... Is love worth the risk? In Katamon, the singles hub of modern-day Jerusalem, Dave Schwarz fails miserably in his mission to find a better half. When he stumbles upon the mystical key to a woman's heart, matters only get worse. The secret draws him into a web of baffling crimes, archaeological enigmas and religious conspiracies, and pits him against dark forces itching to trigger the End of Days. Holding out for a hero Mandy Rosenberg has taken a break from New York to study in Jerusalem. In other words, she's shopping for a husband. Down-to-earth but jaded by years of dating, she finds unexpected romance with Dave. But is he really her long-awaited hero? Or will the dark side of their relationship threaten all? A Love and Beyond is a lighthearted, emotional rollercoaster through Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood and its dating scene. The multi-layered adventure explores the lore and legends concerning soul mates and the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and blazes a path through hidden corners of Jerusalem and undiscovered archaeological ruins. The colorful cast includes a sexy flatmate, a dodgy restaurateur, and a hotel manager with secrets of his own. The trail of discoveries might even expose a billion-dollar buried treasure and a cover-up regarding the birth of Christianity. In this tale of love and deception, hope and guilt, courage and misadventure, Dave has to choose between shattering his heart and jeopardizing his life. Praise for Dan Sofer "Tightly-written, with a vein of wry comedy that finally erupts into a frenzy of biblical proportions, the story keeps us compulsively turning pages... A very fun read!"- Yael Unterman, author of The Hidden of Things: Twelve Stories of Love & Longing (Yotzeret Publications) "It overwhelmed me with its rich style... not to speak of a surprise ending that I could not foresee... Bravo!" - Leo Haber, editor of Midstream Magazine (regarding Dan's short story, Larry and Kate)