Will iconic images recorded in the grooves of an ancient vase unite the Holy Land or rip it further apart?

THE VASE

A novel by Mark M. DeRobertis

Muhsin Muhabi is a Palestinian potter, descended from a long line of potters. His business is run from the same shop owned by his ancestors since the day his forebears moved to Nazareth. The region's conflict saw the death of his oldest son, and rogue terrorists are in the process of recruiting his youngest in their plot to assassinate the Pope and Israeli prime minister.

Professor Hiram Weiss is an art historian at Nazareth’s Bethel University. He is also a Shin Bet operative on special assignment. With the help of fellow agent, Captain Benny Mathias, he plans to destroy the gang responsible for the death of his wife and only child. He puts a bomb in the ancient vase he takes on loan from Muhsin’s Pottery Shop.

Mary Levin, the charming assistant to the director of Shin Bet, has lost a husband and most of her extended family to recurring wars and never-ending terrorism. She dedicates her life to the preservation of Israel, but to whom will she dedicate her heart? The brilliant professor from Bethel University? Or the gallant captain who now leads Kidon?

Harvey Holmes, the Sherlock of Haunted Houses, is a Hollywood TV host whose reality show just flopped. When a Lebanese restaurant owner requests his ghost-hunting services, he believes the opportunity will resurrect his career. All he has to do is exorcise the ghosts that are haunting the restaurant. It happens to be located right across the street from Muhsin’s Pottery Shop.




Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Another Publisher for KOK

In my research of publishers I have found the genre Women's Fiction or Chick Lit to be quite common. It seems that most publishers list that as a genre they are seeking to publish. But last night, and for the first time, I have found a publisher that is seeking Men's Fiction! Which made me very happy because KILLER OF KILLERS is just that. A man's book which men will enjoy reading.

When I wrote it, I had the objective to write a book that I would like to read. And it came out just like I hoped it would. That's not to say that women won't enjoy it too. For instance, my first literary agent was a woman, and she loved that story. Unfortunately, for me, she retired just a few months later. And I've already explained what happened after that. Nothing.

So now I have two publishers that might at least give KOK a chance. Submitted it last night. So fingers crossed.
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2 comments:

  1. Julia HonesJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Best of luck!

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  2. Mr. DJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you, Julia, maybe it was your wish that pushed my luck just enough to land a contract. It looks now like KILLER OF KILLERS will be my debut novel, not THE VASE.

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