by Rich Cohen
First published 2002
Three men stand at the crossroads of history, their weapons ready and their cause burning bright. These early Zionist combatants have chosen the path of violence to secure their people's future. Their names will never appear carved in marble or bronze, yet their actions reshape the world around them. Each fighter brings his own story of loss and determination to their shared mission. They operate in shadows while empires crumble and new nations struggle to be born. The weight of their choices presses down on them as they realize that victory demands sacrifices they never imagined. Their incredible journey unfolds against a backdrop of political upheaval and personal transformation. These men discover that the line between heroism and terrorism blurs when survival is at stake. Their bond deepens through shared danger and common purpose, even as the world refuses to acknowledge their existence.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, action, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, heroism-vs-terrorism
Setting: Israel
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
312 pages · Paperback · DENOEL
Content warnings: violence