First published 2016
Detective Jacob Lev arrives in Paris to investigate a series of brutal murders that seem connected to an ancient legend. The killer appears to be recreating the myth of the golem, a creature from Jewish folklore made of clay and brought to life through mystical means. As bodies pile up across the city, Lev finds himself drawn into a web of historical secrets and modern violence. The investigation takes him through Paris's Jewish quarter and into the dark corners of the city's past. Each new victim brings Lev closer to understanding the killer's twisted logic, but also deeper into personal danger. The case forces him to confront his own heritage and beliefs while racing against time to prevent more deaths. Lev must decode centuries-old mysteries to catch a murderer who believes he is carrying out divine justice in the streets of modern Paris.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: detective-story, historical-mystery, personal-journey
Setting: Paris
Period: modern
480 pages · Paperback · HEADLINE
Content warnings: violence