Jerusalem Assassin

by Avraham Azrieli

In the wake of the 1995 Oslo Peace Accords, a wave of Palestinian terror hits Jewish targets. Israel responds with a clandestine war in Paris, Zurich, and Tel Aviv. When a beautiful Mossad agent is critically wounded in Amsterdam, master spy Jerusalem Gerster pursues the attackers back to Israel, where he uncovers a sinister conspiracy to perpetrate an unprecedented national catastrophe—the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin.

Genres: Thriller

Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2011

About the author

Avraham Azrieli writes books and screenplays. His first novel was The Masada Complex (a political thriller), followed by the Israeli spy novels The Jerusalem Inception and The Jerusalem Assassin, as well as Christmas for Joshua (an interfaith family drama), The Mormon Candidate (a political thriller), Thump (a courtroom drama featuring sexual harassment and racism), and The Bootstrap Ultimatum (a mystery involving the commercialization of Memorial Day). More recently, he has written a series of novels inspired by the true story of the first woman to lead a nation in human history, starting with Deborah Rising (HarperCollins 2016), which won the 2017 Illumination Book Award for fiction, Deborah Calling (HarperCollins 2017), and continuing with Deborah Slaying and Deborah Striking. A prequel to the Deborah series, The Elixirist, was published in 2020. The Plot to Save America, a mystery set in an authoritarian America, came out in 2022.
Besides fiction, he has also authored Your Lawyer on a Short Leash - A Guide to Dealing with Lawyers and One Step Ahead – A Mother of Seven Escaping Hitler’s Claws, an acclaimed WWII true story, which inspired the musical By Wheel and by Wing.
While growing up in Israel, Avraham received an extensive Talmudic education and performed his mandatory military service in the IDF. After attending law school, he served as a law clerk at the Israeli Supreme Court in Jerusalem. He later earned an advanced law degree from Columbia University in New York City, served as a law clerk at the Federal District Court, and started his legal career with Davis Polk & Wardwell. He has advocated for clients before trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He currently lives near Washington DC. Like Ben Teller, the protagonist in The Mormon Candidate and The Bootstrap Ultimatum, Avraham often rides his motorcycle in the mountainous forests of western Maryland.
To learn more, visit www.AzrieliBooks.com
Avraham Azrieli's Books:
The Jerusalem Inception - "Boldly realistic plotlines and genuine, well-developed characters. Highly recommended!" Yahoo News/Politics. "Protagonist Jerusalem Gerster is the quintessential recruit." NY Daily News.
The Jerusalem Assassin - "Action-packed escapade ... memorable cast of characters ... pages turn as fast as the plot twists and locales shift, taking the reader from Paris to Zurich to Amsterdam to Tel Aviv." Jewish News.
The Masada Complex - "Brims with gritty authenticity ... a genuine treat!" David Liss, author of Conspiracy of Paper, winner of Edgar. "Riveting portrayal of global intrigue!" Stella Pope Duarte, author of If I Die in Juaréz, winner of the 2009 American Book Award.
The Bootstrap Ultimatum - "The real magic here is Azrieli's incredible ability to create well-developed characters as well as his skill in knowing how to draw in his readers." Examiner. “Fast-paced action thriller ... but also full of heart. Sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats." Hollywood Book Reviews. "Riveting. It doesn't get any better than this, folks!!" Sun Francisco Book Review.
The Mormon Candidate - "Plotted like a cinematic thriller, Azrieli has come up with a very powerful novel. At work here is his extraordinary magic in making his readers as eager as his protagonist in uncovering the truth and thus effectively creating pervasive fear and suspense. Sure to keep you up late against your better judgment. Don't say I didn't warn you." Norm Goldman, Examiner.
Thump - "A light-hearted romp through sexual proclivities ... the characters are lovable ... the irreverence is delightful. Thought-provoking. Interesting. Unconventional. Recommended!" U.S. Review of Books.
Christmas for Joshua - "In its own gentle way, the book is as much a page-turner as Azrieli's thrillers - pulling the reader into complex personal and familial conflicts." The Jewish Journal.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Azrieli resumes the story he began in his previous novel, told almost three decades later. After signing the Oslo Accords with Palestine, peace seems to be in the cards for Israel and PM Rabin. However, many have come to wonder if this will not cause more strife and could leave Israel more vulnerable to its Arab neighbours. Presumed dead during the Six-Day War, Lemmy Gerster is securely working in a Swiss bank as an undercover Israeli agent, placed there to build relationships with some of the Arab leaders who choose to finance the fall of Israel. He uses his knowledge to help bring down some of these plots, all while he continues his attempts crack the code of an old Nazi bank account whose riches could finance Israel's ongoing attempts to protect itself. Meanwhile, long-time security guru, Elie Weiss, may finally have to reveal all his secrets, as he is deemed redundant and the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security force, seeks to silence him once and for all. Weiss and a number of his well-placed agents may be in danger as Shin Bet seeks to crackdown on their rogue behaviour, after discovering a fake assassination plot the group hopes to use to help Rabin's falling popularity. With a collection of characters from Jerusalem Inception, the novel set during the Six-Day War, and a handful of new ones, Azrieli spins a tale that is sure to keep the reader flipping pages well into the night, all while learning more about Israel than they thought possible.

Azrieli is a masterful storyteller, who keeps the action at a high-pace while ensuring the reader is left wanting more. His layered approach not only advances the current story, but also tells an arching tale about the larger State of Israel and its ongoing struggles. With a focus both internationally and inside its borders, Israel becomes a character in Azrieli's books whose future is never certain. Addressing some of the key aspects of ultra-Orthodoxy, as he did in his previous novel, Azrieli presents his readers with many aspects to the Israel struggle, leaving them to put all the pieces together. A true historical background also helps place the characters and their actions against a realistic backdrop, as they race against time and what the informed reader will know is set to happen. This only adds to the intrigue flavour of the novel, where anything can happen, and just might.

Kudos, Mr. Azrieli for another gripping story. I can only hope you continue these books and garner a larger fan base as time moves on.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, felt like i was right there in the middle of all the action

[Amzon_Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, Bravo, Bravo Indeed!

As a ‘Part Two’ goes, this far exceeded my expectations. The quality on show here is fantastic, indeed.

Read the books in order, though.

[Susan Keefe · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this superb spy thriller, the author has revisited the weeks leading up to the 1995 assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The assassination itself is shrouded in mystery, of course being such a radical leader, Yitzhak Rabin knew that was never going to be popular with everyone, however, he did what he believed to be right in his search for peace, by extending his hand to Yasir Arafat, leader of the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization).

And so the story begins…

It is the 11th October, 1995, and Al-Mazir arrives at Charles De Gaulle airport. He has been sent for a meeting with Abu Yusef, and a rich Saudi prince, their sponsor. The men are eager to show the world the power and strength of the Palestinian resistance as it unites against the Zionist enemy. However, Elie Weiss is head of the Special Operations Division in Europe. Al-Mazir’s arrival has been noticed by his agents Gideon and Bathsheba, and they have other plans…

Soon, readers of this book’s prequel ‘The Jerusalem Inception’ will see ghosts from the past arising. We discover that Lemmy, the thought to be dead son of Rabi Abraham Gerster, (one time leader of the Neturay Karta, an ultra-orthodox sect), is very much alive, and is now married with a son of his own. With a false identity he is living under the name of Herr Wilhelm Horch, and is vice-President of his father-in-law’s Hoffgeitz Bank in Zurich.

Cleverly set in place years before for long term infiltration, Lemmy has been clandestinely working for Special Operations leader Elie Weiss all along. Despite the years not having been kind to him, aged and ill, Elie is determined to lay claim to the billions of dollars in blood money secreted for General Klaus Koenig, by his old school friend and banker Armande Hoffgeitz. The money had come from the selling of the jewels and gold from the WWII holocaust victims, and the amounts had been noted in a ledger. Many years may have passed since that day, but Elie’s memory of that time is still vivid. A survivor of such a terrible war, how could he forget its horrors, or the day, right at its end, when he and a young Abraham Gerster, after killing the general had found the ledger, and a beautiful pregnant girl, now Mossad agent Tanya.

This gripping spy thriller, has a fantastic plot, which, set at such a tremulous time, in such a vehemently religious part of the world makes it enthralling reading. I found the insight into the fanaticism of the members of the PLO, and the acts they commit horrifying. That people such as the characters in this book exist is without doubt true, however, the true depths they are prepared to go to, the taking of lives without a second thought, and the lies they are prepared to tell in pursuit of their goals are incredible.

I loved reading this action packed, exciting, and sexy take on a real event in fairly modern history by this talented author.

[Sweetpea Works · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Jerusalem Assassin
by Avraham Azrieli

Take it from me. Don’t read a book series inside out (or out of order).

That’s what I did when I read part two of the series, The Jerusalem Assassin before reading The Jerusalem Inception, part one. So instead of posting this immediately after reading it. I am posting after reading both, which required some rereading of The Jerusalem Assassin.

The Jerusalem Assassin was good but for my misunderstandings because I read it first. I enjoyed the book, but felt a few items seemed a bit overdone. Personally, I am not tooooo into political dramas. However, I will say that I was drawn into the story itself. Elie Weiss and Abraham Gerster are set on a course for either healing or destruction because of the horrific murder of their families during the Holocaust.

Elie Weiss, the head of ILOT, (an Israeli intelligence agency) will do anything and everything for love of heritage, home and country. He & Abraham (an agent posing as a rabbi) has made it their personal mission to protect Israel from its enemies - actual, perceived or inferred. The dramatic murder of a young boy while shopping, the murder of a homosexual military leader, the manipulation and magnification of hostilities between father and son, souping up Orthodox Jewish boys to take revenge, are all strategically organized to pave the way for a planned assassination. The success of the planned assassination begins to unravel because of varying factors including Abraham’s second thoughts & Elie’s failing health. Elie’s biggest challenge, however, is getting his hands on the treasure trove of money taken from the Jewish people that is held in a Swiss bank.

All of these acts are set around the factual information relating to the money stolen during the Holocaust and the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. As I said earlier, I am not too into political dramas yet I did enjoy this book. Avraham’s descriptiveness is always on point. Yes, read his books because they are worth the ride.

Check out my review for the Jerusalem Inception.
Reviewed by Darsell B. - sweetpeaworks@gmail.com

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this sequel to Jerusalem Inception, we’re catapulted nearly thirty years into the future from the last time we saw the cast of characters. In an artfully crafted, intricate plot, we learn about Lemmy’s life, as foreshadowed at the end of Jerusalem Inception; we catch up with Tanya and her spy games; we learn even more about Elie’s scheming; and we discover Rabbi Abraham’s true nature..

Even though Elie seems like a completely irredeemable character, you still can’t help but feel a bit sorry for him: someone who really seems to have no actual connections in life, who is perhaps masking that fact by taking his anger from the treatment of Jews during World War II (and let’s be honest, much of history) and transforming it into a very extreme, although understandable, “solution.”

You feel for Lemmy, who has transitioned to a completely different life, with an entire family. Who has been misled (like so many others) by what he thought was right, by what Elie convinced him to do, by the journey that he embarked upon when he was such a young man. He now has to temper his family and his personal life with the mission that he believed to be right but could potentially put himself and his family in danger.

Once again, Azrieli does a phenomenal job of intertwining the separate stories of the main characters, as well as having the added difficulty of having to recover thirty years of lives that we haven’t seen. Rather than revealing all at once, which would have been easy to do, Azrieli teases out the past pieces at a time, leaving you curious for the next tidbit. He also does a wonderful job of bringing it all together, and eventually merging the fictional characters lives’ with real (or based-on-real) events, closing the author’s note with an incredibly poignant sentence: “Alas, like other Mideast leaders who gave peace a chance, Yitzhak Rabin paid with his life.”

[Alicia Fawcett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This sequel to Azrieli's The Jerusalem Inception was even better than I though it was going to be.  It very much reaffirmed
my thoughts that these would make a great movie/s.  You gain an even better understanding of the complex
issues surrounding politics and religion in the Middle east.  Thorough research was obviously done to create an
accurate portrayal into that part of history.  The reader is led on an emotional journey with each and every character.
The story explores many aspects of relationships including family, parent, friend, and lover.  Issues on a larger scale are also examined.
One of my favorite excerpt's is "Because I didn’t know about these letters, which show that my parents had a change of heart, that they loved me still, even
without my black hat and side locks.” Lemmy shook the letters in Elie’s face. “You’ve read these! You saw her pain! How could
you let her suffer like this?” Elie rose on his elbow, his face twisted in sudden fury. “We are soldiers! We have a war to win! If we indulge there will be
real suffering! There will be another Holocaust!”  “These letters,” Lemmy pressed them to his chest, “are my
Holocaust.”  This is not necessarily an easy read, as there are numerous different groups and plot twists to follow, so it can get complicated.
That is what keeps the story interesting though. The action and suspense is great.  Azrieli does not disappoint.  The Jerusalem Inception and it's sequel The Jerusalem Assassin are a must read for everyone!

[Tyra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot and was very excited as I read each page, I loved everything about the book.

After reading The Jerusalem Inception, I was so eager to read this sequel and I wasn't disappointed. This story was captivating from the first page to the end. I felt like I was part of the book, like I could see them on TV playing out the book. It is a very intriguing, captivating, fast paced and exciting book.

I was glued to it, read it at home, on my breaks at work...just couldn't put it down till I read the whole book! Elie Weis was a very strong, determined, smart and conniving old man, but I like how everyone got united at the end...indirectly all thanks to E.W. I wonder what Whilem and Christopher will do with all that money. Will they give it to Bira who is the rightful heiress to that loot or not? Mmm...I loved the shootings, assassinations, the BMWs, Porsche, Paris, Amsterdam back to Jerusalem, helicopters and fast cars in the book. Wilhelm, Gideon, Bathsheba, Haim, Adiel...all controlled by almighty E.W... what an incredible man he was.

Loved loved loved the book. I think it should be made into a movie with Vin Diesel or preferably Jason Statham as the star actors. Azireli didn't disappoint, again, I am so impressed by his novels. This is the 3rd of his novels I have read and I'm glad to have had the privileged to read his books.

Azireli is a prolific writer and Jerusalem Assassin is a MUST read

[Hal Tepfer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was happy to find that Mr. Azrieli continued strands of the plot from "The Jerusalem Inception" and even happier that he continued the same level of excitement. He's fast forwarded over two decades from the original book, and still has a good eye and ear for Israel as it continues to mature. I was delighted to catch up with the characters from the first book, and surprised to find that my thoughts about them were proven faulty.

The focus has shifted to a character that I didn't like so well in the first book, but now that he has been fleshed out so that some of his inner thoughts, his inner workings are clearer to me, I can appreciate why he is doing what he is doing. In fact, as I read the book, I reevaluated my first impression of Elie in the "Inception" novel.

And, if you'll pardon the expression, a "caper novel" involving an assassination gone wrong was a great centerpiece to the book.

I would suggest, though, that anyone who is interested in this book read Mr. Azrieli's "Jersulem Inception" novel before reading this one, since (a) it gives you background on characters and motivations and (b) it will double the pleasure of this saga about Israel as it grows from infancy to the near-present.

[Pamela Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avraham Azrieli does it again in this thrilling sequel to The Jerusalem Inception! Save this page-turner for the weekend or you'll find yourself weary in the morning from that affliction, "unable to stop turning the pages"! Although usually not a fan of foreign espionage, Azrieli sparked my interest with the prequel and the sequel definitely does not disappoint! Set twenty-eight years later, amid controversy over the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the familiar characters of Jerusalem 'Lemmy' Gerster, who is now a deep undercover spy; his father, master double agent Rabbi Abraham Gerster; Mossaud operative Tanya, who still loves them both; and master manipulator Elie Weiss, who is intent on getting his hands on the Jewish fortune left in a Swiss bank, all return in a fast-paced web of political adventure and intrigue. Intricately woven plots that believably fill in historical events and richly developed characters that touch your soul are what makes this an Azrieli classic. In addition to being a pleasurable read, this novel also provides deep enlightenment into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The end will leave you with a feeling of hope, hope for peace in Israel, and hope for another another Azrieli book! Highly recommend!

[Christina Depuy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Jerusalem Assassin

Avraham Azrieli does it again in his thrilling sequel to The Jerusalem Inception. Azrieli’s latest political scandal follows the intriguing cast of this novel into The Jerusalem Assasination.

Lemmy, the protagonist from the first novel, returns older, married and with children. True to Azrieli’s form, though, there’s a twist (or ten!) to keep readers on their toes. Lemmy is a spy, put in place by the sick and aging Elie, who still obsesses about obtaining von Koenig’s Nazi fortune. The novel centers around the true, historic event of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. Azrieli never disappoints in his aptitude for providing a wealth of religious and cultural information to propel his historical plots into reality. Especially interesting in The Jerusalem Assassin was the intimate perspective readers face in understanding the strained relationship between the Jews and Muslims of Israel.

Characters are complex and the plot leaves you hanging by a thread until the very end. If you like novels that entertain, as well as educate, Azrieli’s novels are for you! I feel a little smarter every time I finish one. If you’ve read The Jerusalem Inception, then this novel is a definite must!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Jerusalem Assassin by Avraham Azrieli is the sequel to The Jerusalem Inception. It is now thirty years later and things for the characters from the previous novel have settled down, but are about to flare up once again. Lemmy Gerster is now an agent for Elie Weiss, posing as a Swiss banker who is in position to take over for his father-in-law as president of the bank. Tanya is still working for Mossad, and Rabbi Gerster has maintained his status in his religious community, teaching Lemmy's best friend Benjamin all he needs to know to lead the congregation one day.

However, wheels are put into motion once again when it comes to the money that Elie had been trying to get his hands on since the end of WWII. With a mix of mystery, intrigue and international political suspense, this book has everything for those who want a fast paced thriller. Although this is a sequel, it still has enough information to read it as a stand alone novel. The combination of thrilling fiction and historical fact makes this a great read for anyone who like historical novels and those who just love a well written story.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the cliffhanger ending of "The Jerusalem Inception", I couldn't wait to read this sequel. We pick up almost 30 years in the future, with Jerusalem Gerster having grown into his undercover role as Wilhelm "Lemmy" Horch, second-in-command and son-in-law to Armande Hoffgeitz, who you may remember is president of the Zurich bank that holds Nazi billions long targeted by Elie Weiss. Elie has continued to pursue his "Counter Final Solution" plan to make the world safe for all Jews, manipulating and strategizing his spiderweb of familiar characters as well as introducing some interesting new players.

The novel is set in 1995 against the backdrop of the Oslo peace accords, with the same authenticity of historical and political detail I enjoyed in the the first book. As Israel has grown to a world player, the story is set on more of a world stage with our group of heroes fending off threats from the PLO and other Middle Eastern terrorists as well as internal threats from anti-Rabin fringe groups.

I don't want to give away too much, but if you enjoy well-written political and historical thrillers, give this one a try!

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Avraham Azrieli has done it again! This book captured my attention right from the get go. Of course after completing The Jerusalem Inception I could not wait to continue the story of our favorite characters in Israel and now abroad. Seeing how far they have progressed over 30 years and truly feeling that the love they have does not go away with age makes you root for Abraham and Tanya despite Elie's very long term devious plans. I do hope this is another installment that continues after The Jerusalem Assassin because I would love to keep growing with the characters. Azrieli writes the characters in such a way that it is not just an allusion for us to fall into but true people with very deep flaws that endear them to you even more. The fact that it is surrounded but the very true and sad assassination of Prime Minister Rabin makes them come to life even more. Bravo Avraham! Thank you for the enjoyable read and simultaneously educating on some of Israel's history that I was not immediately aware of!

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Familiar, although matured, characters make Avraham Azrieli's The Jerusalem Assassin absolutely irresistible to fans of its predecessor, The Jerusalem Inception. Simultaneously, the novel was so thrilling and captivating, that I believe even a reader unfamiliar with the Jerusalem Inception would enjoy it immensely.

The novel's exciting opening immediately captures the reader's attention. The reader's interest is held throughout the novel through a series of enthralling fiction-history mashups. Exciting and adventurous, the Jerusalem Assassin still contains an unbelievable amount of historical facts and information.

Hats off to Avraham Azrieli, who once again manages to take on a challenging and dark historical time period with both imagination and reality-based truths. Smooth and understandable writing guides the reader through an enthralling and plot-twisting journey of historical fiction. As a sequel and on its own, this book does not disappoint!

[Thai-phi Duong · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Jerusalem Assassin is an action pack story that attempts to build suspense in Hollywood style manner. The story involves a man who had just been assassinated but I feel this story lacks the kind of information readers look for. Fr instance, the beginning displays a man trying to go into a country that clearly shows that he is afraid of. But then the details and terms sound sophisticated, yet not understandable. There were passages that displays organization that readers would not understand early in the book, making interest lost fairly quickly. Then the characterization was rather weak where looks were not described well enough, personality, and simply things that make us care for the characters. It was written in good detail but imagery was only that of Hollywood during the car chase which is good, but predictable. If a story becomes predictable and readers figure out what will happen, then they will stop reading since curiosity is lost.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently finished The Jerusalem Inception and I jumped straight into The Jerusalem Assassin. All of your favorite characters are back even if they are older and their lives are more complex than ever before. This was fantastic story about espionage, rogue agencies, and wonderfully written historical fiction. Jerusalem Gerster (a.k.a. Lemmy)is back as a mature SOD agent. He is no longer the naive kid that was introduced in The Jerusalem Inception, but rather a total bad ass secret agent who works to protect his family while he uncovers the truth behind an assassination plot against Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin. This book took many twists and turns all while taking you on a literary adventure that makes you feel like you are part of the action. The historical aspects of this make it all the more real and enjoyable. I don't want to write anymore spoilers like the previous comments, but suffice to say this is a must read.

[Thomas Morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those eager to read Azrieli's follow up to "The Jerusalem Inception", "The Jerusalem Assassin" does not disappoint! Picking up about 30 years later, Azrieli's unforgettable cast are joined by some new players in a tale you won't be able to put down.

"Lemmy" Gerster has unknowingly followed in his father's footsteps and is working deep undercover for Elie Weiss, playing a long-con to access the vast Nazi fortune stored in a fabled Swiss bank that's tempted Elie for decades. Filling in the "gaps" in the history surrounding the assassination of Israel's Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, Azrieli weaves a tale of deception, espionage, love and passion, taking you to unexpected places and leaving you at the edge of your seat. If you've read any of his other work, you'll love "The Jerusalem Assassin." If you haven't read "The Jerusalem Inception" yet, you should get these together because you won't want to stop reading!

[Thomas Morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those eager to read Azrieli's follow up to "The Jerusalem Inception", "The Jerusalem Assassin" does not disappoint! Picking up about 30 years later, Azrieli's unforgettable cast are joined by some new players in a tale you won't be able to put down.

"Lemmy" Gerster has unknowingly followed in his father's footsteps and is working deep undercover for Elie Weiss, playing a long-con to access the vast Nazi fortune stored in a fabled Swiss bank that's tempted Elie for decades. Filling in the "gaps" in the history surrounding the assassination of Israel's Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, Azrieli weaves a tale of deception, espionage, love and passion, taking you to unexpected places and leaving you at the edge of your seat. If you've read any of his other work, you'll love "The Jerusalem Assassin." If you haven't read "The Jerusalem Inception" yet, you should get these together because you won't want to stop reading!

[Andrew.klimagmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read other works by Avraham Azrieli, I had high expectations for "The Jerusalem Assassin". I'm happy to report that I was not disappointed!

A face paced novel, Azrieli is a master of weaving a web of plot lines that makes the pages fly by - leaving you wishing for more time to read.

"The Jerusalem Assassin" is the story of the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin and the characters that surrounded his assassination. Keeping the Israeli people safe is always the goal of most parties, however, different people are involved in power struggles that create internal conflict between the people laboring to keep Israel safe.

As soon as you think you have it figured out, you'll discover another addition to the plot. Interesting, well written, fun, and thought-provoking. Pick up a copy of "The Jerusalem Assassin" today, you'll be glad you DID!

[Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came upon the opportunity to read Avraham Azrieli’s book “The Jerusalem Assassin”, even though it is not the normal genre I prefer. My first thought as I read was ‘ Oh no, this is going to be a long book.’ But, I gave it a chance. Within a few chapters, I didn’t want to put it down. The twists and turns of the plot lines kept me interested and eager to keep reading. Reminiscent of Ludlum “The Jerusalem Assassin” is believable, action packed, and a fun read. I didn’t know whether to hate the main character, Ellie, or love him. He was the spider a the center of a very large ghost web of covert operation covering decades and spanning continents. Ellie was all the Fates rolled into one - he spun the threads, attached them to people and snipped them at the end….A good read. I will look for other Avraham Azrieli books.

[Jo Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third Azrieli book I've read, and I've been pleasantly surprised. I don't generally read fiction, but these books have been great! I have to admit that if I was just skimming titles I wouldn't have picked out "Mormon Candidate", "Jerusalem Inception" and now "Jerusalem Inception". However, having read them on recommendation I've found them both entertaining and informative.

This sequel to "Jerusalem Inception" is a brilliant mix of real-life facts, cultures, and settings with a story that keeps you turning pages. It takes place 30 years after the prequel, so at first I thought "ugh, this is going to be rough" but I was wrong! I'm not sure how he does it, but Azrieli has such insight into the characters that he can make them seem familiar yet forward-moving.

I could definitely see these two books being made into film(s) and I can't wait for that to happen!

[Shirley Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this sequel to The Jerusalem Inception, author Avraham Azrieli continues the saga, 28 years later, of his protaganists Rabbi Gerster, his son Jerusalem, Tanya Galinski and Elie Weiss against the backdrop of the astonishing events which occurred in Israel in October 1995. Azrieli spins this multilayered, crackingly intense spy yarn with a deftness and keen eye for detail that could only be born of personal experience and observation in the region. As a result, the reader is carried along on a suspenseful, breathtaking and fascinating journey in time and place to the tale’s shocking but inevitable climax. Steeped in historical fact, peopled by wildly conflicted and complex Jewish souls and haunted by the horrors of the Holocaust, this engaging story will alternately enrage, sadden, educate and enlighten in its characterization of the collective Jewish psyche.

[Shasta · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Jerusalem Assassin is a well-written, well-researched spy thriller, and its intrigue deepens when you remember the true story which the novel is based on. It's not easy to follow, but it would be a poor excuse for a spy novel if it were. The characters are deceptively layered. When I first began reading, I underestimated both the characters and the scope of the story, only to be pleasantly surprised once I delved deeper into it. I quite enjoyed the novel - and this is not the type of book I would normally pick up and subsequently endorse. Well done! I recommend it to those looking for an entertaining read, which will also help you better understand real world issues that are still relevant today.

[Pamela Mullins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to find out that Avraham Azrieli had written a sequel to his thrilling novel "The Jerusalem Inception." I couldn’t wait to read “The Jerusalem Assassin” and once I started, I couldn’t put it down! His character development and plot twists keep you, the reader, constantly entertained.

“The Jerusalem Assassin” takes place in the mid-1990s, 20 plus years after the first novel, and follows the further adventures of Jerusalem Gerster as he uncovers a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzchak Rabin. It is a look into the not so distant past and the intricacies of world events via historical fiction.

If you enjoy espionage, intrigue and romance in your novels this book is for you.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was super excited to read another book by Azrieli (I've read his other book, Christmas for Joshua) and was impressed by his talent for imagery and plot twists and turns. I love his style - he's a very skilled author and this book does not disappoint. I love adventures, thrillers and anything that can keep me interested - page turner YES! Well written, YES -- you won't be disappointed with this book. I highly recommend it.

The main character, aptly named Jerusalem, takes the reader on a suspenseful, action packed journey as he tries to prevent an assassination of well known leader, Prime Minister Rabin. Set in the 1990s-the book will keep you interested from start to finish. Azrieli has created a beautiful character that's as good, if not better than James Bond!

[Rachel Eastman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had my attention from the very first page. It's really rare for me to come across a book that has me drawn in from beginning to end. I usually get going on a book, read half then forget about it and come back to it later to finish. Lets just say that was impossible to do with this one! This is the second Azrieli book that I have read and i'm hooked! I found it really easy to follow even though I had not read the prequel, which to me says a lot being most sequels cannot stand on their own. There certainly wasn't a lack of suspense and the story moves at a fairly fast pace, which I personally love. Highly recommend this book if you love thrilling fast paced books with surprising twists and turns!

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Azrieli operates best in the realm of thrillers, and he continues that here with the follow up to his exceptional "Jerusalem Inception." It's a shame Oprah doesn't do her book club anymore, because he's a writer that deserves a much wider audience.

Here the characters from the first novel are followed up until the mid 90s with an assassination of the Israeli Prime Minister. The narratives is complex and unfolds slowly, but it's a slow burn that keeps you enthralled and wanting to know what happens next. I enjoyed this book! The multi-generational narrative has become a common device, especially in films, and here Azrieli uses it to great effect. It's a great take on the espionage/spy sub-genre.

[Walter Donaldson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second time I have picked up a novel only to realize part way through it was a second one in a series. The first time it happened it was with the Subtle Knife and the "His Dark Materials" series. It ultimately didn't effect my enjoyment of the novel then and it definitely didn't effect it this time either. After getting catching on who was who as I read along I really got into this book. I haven't read a lot of spy novels in the past but was able to jump right and it and get catch up. I am currently reading through the first novel in the series and it is just as good as this one. You could do what I did and start with the second book but I would starting with the first would be recommended. Great read overall!

[Cecily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book by Azrieli! "The Jerusalem Assassin" is the sequel to "The Jerusalem Inception" that takes place 28 years later.

The year is 1995 and we see what is next for the characters in the first book. The Mossad, SOD and Shin Bet are still working to avoid another war of for the Jewish people.

Lemmy is trained by Eli Weiss to be an agent for Weiss' independent organization, the SOD. Weiss places Lemmy to get access to Klaus von Koenig's fortune. Abraham Gerster is still apart of the Neturay Karta and Tanya Galinski is still working for Mossad.

I enjoyed the sequel more than the first book. The Jerusalem Inception set up for the second book nicely. With thrilling and surprising events. this book is a definite page turner.