The Thirteenth Hour, Barbara Sofer
The Thirteenth Hour, Barbara Sofer
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The Thirteenth Hour

Author: Barbara Sofer

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 14 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/12/2008


Synopsis

Packed with drama and suspense, journalist Barbara Sofer's debut thriller is so timely it could be featured on the evening news. Two American-born woman living in Israel-one Jewish, the other Arab-are enmeshed in a violent conflict that threatens their national loyalties and personal values. After she defeats a terrorist single-handedly in Jerusalem, biologist Deborah Stern receives unwanted publicity from television reports. Suddenly she is running for her life from raving Arab fanatics-while the Israeli General Security Service ruthlessly pressures her to work in a dangerous undercover assignment. Reluctantly giving in to Israeli demands, Deborah agrees to gather intelligence. Soon she clashes with Raba, an American-Arab woman with centuries-old allegiances of her own. Filled with gritty realism, The Thirteenth Hour reflects American-born author Barbara Sofer's experience living in Jerusalem. Narrator George Guidall's flawless timing and dramatic flair add to the heightening tension and explosive climax.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fara on November 03, 2024

This is the book that we all should be reading right now!!!......more

Goodreads review by Ella on September 30, 2010

A good book based on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is action packed, but there are better books out there like "The Attack"; by Yasmina Khadra. I was hoping for more of a relationship between the two women who were fighting on opposite sides of this conflict. I liked that both the women were......more

Goodreads review by Heather on February 14, 2010

This book had great potential in terms of the story and plot line. However, the dialog was pretty dreadful and the characters mostly flat and one-dimensional. To top it off, the ending turned out to be far more violent than seemed appropriate or necessary to get the point across, especially in light......more

Goodreads review by Meg on November 11, 2011

I was unimpressed by the writing of this book. It seemed a bit simplistic. The story was fast moving and an easy read. Worth reading if you needed a quick read but not a favorite.......more