The Bar Mitzvah Murder

Authors: Harris, Lee
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: FIC022040, FIC022020, FIC031010
ISBN: 9780307416902, Related ISBNs: 0307416909, 0449007294, 9780307416902, 9780449007297
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 272,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: TODAY, I AM A DEAD MAN

For suburban sleuth Christine Bennett, the chance to visit the Holy Land is a dream come true. Her best friend Melanie Gross will be in Jerusalem at the same time for the Bar Mitzvah of her very wealthy cousin. Although he’s long past the customary age of thirteen, Gabe is planning a lavish party and is flying family and friends over from the States to celebrate. Not accustomed to traveling, Christine is thrilled to have Melanie along to share the experience.

The beauty and mystery of the golden city is overwhelming, and Christine is excited about exploring every part of it—until Gabe disappears without a trace, turning her vacation tour into a trail of clues that leads to a cold and cunning killer. . . .
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