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Style and the Solitary: A Jerusalem Murder Mystery (Jerusalem Murder Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Miriam Drori (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
An unexpected murder. A suspect with a motive. The power of unwavering belief.

A murder has been committed in an office in Jerusalem. Asaf, who works there, is the suspect. But is the case as clear-cut as it seems?

Asaf is locked in a cell and in his own protective wall, unable to tell his story even to himself. How can he tell it to a chief inspector or a judge? The fear would paralyse him.

His colleague, Nathalie, has studied Beauty and the Beast. She understands that staunch belief can effect change. As the only one who believes in Asaf’s innocence, she’s motivated to act on his behalf. But she’s new in the company – and in the country. Who will take her seriously?

She cajoles her two flatmates into helping her investigate. As they uncover new trails, will they be able to change people's minds about Asaf?

Will Nathalie’s belief in Asaf impel him to defeat his own demons and clear his name?
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Not so much a whodunnit as a howdunnit and a whydunnit.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Jerusalem Murder Mysteries
  2. Print length
    214 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 27, 2022
  5. File size
    811 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BJTSD55Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Miriam Drori; 2nd edition (October 27, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 811 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Miriam Drori

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Miriam Drori, author, editor and social anxiety warrior, worked as a computer programmer and a technical writer before turning her attention to full-time writing. Her novels and short stories cover several genres, including crime, romance and uplit. She has also written a non-fiction book about social anxiety. Her short stories have appeared in several anthologies.

Born and raised in London, Miriam now lives in Tel Aviv having moved from Jerusalem, where the cosy crime mysteries are set. She has travelled widely, putting her discoveries to good use as settings in her writing. Her characters are not based on real people, but rather are formed from an amalgam of the many and varied individuals who have embellished her life.

When not writing, Miriam enjoys reading, hiking, dancing and touring.

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  • marallyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2021
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    I love miriam's books and this one didn't disappoint. Great characters and story. BRAVO 👏
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  • Sandy Penny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Romantic Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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    I loved this innocent young woman who stood by her social phobic coworker when he was accused of murder. Her compassion and tenacity for finding the actual killer puts her in danger but demonstrates how much Nathalie cares for Asaf. The help she gets from her roommates is funny and caring as they bumble their way toward freeing Asaf. Will they survive this investigation, or will the murderer lead them off the dep end. Great story. Nice setting.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars a gentle, humorous and compassionate mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2021
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    The characters: Asaf hasn't got any friends. Even at work, hardly anyone knows him. Asaf is struggling to cope with social interactions and just wants to get on with his work and be left alone. In spite of this, he goes to work on this particular day carrying a note as a reminder to himself that things are about to change.

    Unfortunately when Asaf is discovered with a dead body in his office building at the start of the working day, that note of his doesn't help at all.

    As he gets caught up in what surely has to be the worst situation you can imagine,  the reader is able to know Asaf's thoughts. We know that he is not the bad guy he's believed to be, and it's so easy to develop a sense of empathy for him.

    And it's not only the reader who has sympathy for Asaf's plight. Co-worker Nathalie also passionately and completely has faith in his innocence. And she is determined to prove him innocent. Her flatmates are roped into helping Nathalie in her quest to find out the truth and exonerate Asaf.

    This is a gentle, humorous and compassionate story about people and how they are. It is a book that embraces difference and encourages acceptance and respect. The mystery is almost secondary to the development of the relationships in the book.

    The backdrop: I think this is the first novel I've ever read set in Jerusalem, so this was new and exciting for me, a kind of travelogue wrapped into the story. Although the details of the setting do not overwhelm, the location makes a welcome extra character, complementing and reflecting the many layers of history, culture and social interaction that come together to make the story.

    I recommend this book.
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  • M .E.G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An original and intriguing read which I would highly recommend.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2021
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    An original and intriguing read which I would highly recommend.

    I got to know Miriam Drori’s writing through her first novel, “Neither Here Nor There”. This is the story of Esty who flees from her home in the orthodox Haredi community of Jerusalem in order to start a secular life. I loved that book for its warmth, insight and the empathy Miriam showed for the central charterer. She created someone I grew to like, understand and care about.
    I feel in “Style and The Solitary “she has achieved this again, creating, a complex, interesting central character, Asaf; an Israeli IT expert who suffers from social anxiety.
    Miriam Drori has previously written on this subject of social anxiety in a non-fiction book “Social Anxiety Revealed” and in a novel, “Cultivating A Fuji”.
    With such a deep understanding of social anxiety, it is no wonder she has succeeded in creating such an authentic and complex character as Asaf. To then place him in the position of being the suspect in a murder made for a compelling read. Some of the most moving parts for me were the descriptions of Asaf in his cell, cocooned in a blanket, unable to talk or defend himself.
    Into his life, however, has come Natalie; a warm, empathetic, French immigrant who works in the same company in Jerusalem. She believes in Asaf and fights to prove his innocence. She provides a different perspective, giving the reader fresh insights into Asaf.
    As well as enjoying the complexity of the characters and plot, I loved the setting of this novel. I have never been to Jerusalem, but the writer transported me there, and with the characters, I walked the streets, took in unique aromas and sights.
    This is an original and intriguing read which I would highly recommend.
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