First published 2025
Archaeologists work beneath Jerusalem's surface, their shovels revealing artifacts that tell an ancient story. Each discovery at the City of David site adds weight to claims about Jewish indigenous ties to the land spanning over three millennia. The team faces opposition from international organizations and terror groups determined to suppress their findings. Their work transforms a neglected hilltop into a major archaeological site while powerful forces attempt to erase historical connections between Jewish people and the Holy Land. Arab leaders and institutions like the United Nations challenge these ancestral ties, painting Jews as outsiders rather than natives. The excavation becomes more than scientific research. It becomes a battle over historical truth itself. Every artifact unearthed contradicts narratives that deny Jewish origins in the region. The archaeologists persist despite threats, knowing their discoveries provide concrete evidence in an ideological war that extends far beyond academic circles into modern conflicts over land and identity.
Genres: historical-fiction, archaeology, political-thriller, jewish
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, ideological-war
Setting: Jerusalem, City of David
Period: Ancient, Modern
278 pages · Kindle Edition · Center Street
Content warnings: racism