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Title: Ben Zakkai's Coffin

Author: Harley L. Sachs

Narrator: Harley L. Sachs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-08

Publisher: Big Happy Family, LLC

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Herman Bachrach, a seemingly simple photographer, becomes involved with Diana, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, only to find he is the prime suspect in her murder. Confusion reigns in Herman's life due to his religious identification; relentless pursuit by Detective Sheehan, who is convinced Herman is hiding something; and the demands by his boss, Gabe Cohen, to go to Switzerland and finish a job Diana began.

© and (P) 2001 Harley L. Sachs

Members Reviews:

A very entertaining and engaging read

Ben Zakkai's Coffin is a very entertaining book, every bit as engaging and enjoyable as more popular works from mainstream mystery writers. I found it fit my taste perfectly -- slightly irreverent, slightly mysterious and slightly sexy. At its heart it is a fast-paced story of a totally ordinary guy caught up in extraordinary circumstances. It has a developing plot, interesting supporting characters, and snappy dialogue that keeps you turning the pages. Although some of those characters may seem a bit unbelievable when they are first introduced, they become real and believable as you get to know them. As another reviewer has stated, it is as much a personal journey as it is a mystery. The main character, Herman Bachrach, is a struggling half-Catholic, half-Jewish photographer who practices neither faith. He discovers as much about who he is as the answers to the mystery in which he has become an unwitting player. As in any good mystery, you are kept guessing about what is really going on, but all questions are answered by the time you read the final page. While you are reading the book, you may find yourself wondering about the title. But, trust me, it will all make sense.

Susan Pettrone's review of "Ben Zakkai's Coffin"

For "Reader Views" (9/06)

"From the very first paragraph, it is clear that" Ben Zakkai's Coffin" is one of those books which pulls you into the storyline by mixing interesting, realistic characters with a little suspense, a pinch of romance, and of course, the murder of a mysterious, beautiful woman. Add in a detective that is more persistent than a dog with a bone, and you have a book that holds the reader's attention from the first page until the last.

The storyline of "Ben Zakkai's Coffin" is easy to follow. Herman Bachrach, a seemingly simple photographer, becomes involved with Diana, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, only to find he is the prime suspect in her murder. Confusion reigns in Herman's life - his religious identification, the relentless pursuit by detective Sheehan who is convinced Herman is hiding something; and the demands by his boss Gabe Cohen to go to Switzerland and "finish" the job Diana began. Everything becomes more convoluted as Herman discovers the real reason behind the trip and the mysterious package he is instructed to deliver.

Cohen asks Herman to find Schtarker, and give the seemingly innocent bundle to him. This seems simple enough, until Herman discovers Schtarker is a man with an unbelievable past. Herman is at once faced with the history of his people, as well as events so horrifying, that Herman is hit full force with the importance of the package and the one word message he has delivered.