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, March 14, 2012

KILLER OF KILLERS not for Kids

KILLER OF KILLERS will be my debut novel. And I am very excited about that. But it's not for kids, and I can't talk about it at my work. Because I'm a Middle School teacher. KOK has a lot of violence. Not over the top violence like some books or a Tarrantino movie. But there is a lot of killing. Well the title is KILLER OF KILLERS so you figure there's killing. As for sex, there is some, but again, not over the top or graphic. I don't believe in that.

Nevertheless, KOK, I would think, warrants an R rating, which means it's not for kids. Definitely it is NOT a YA or MG novel. So whenever any of my students ask about it, I always tell them they can't read it until they're eighteen. Too much killing, I tell them.

Now, THE VASE is not a YA or MG novel, either. But I don't think it would qualify as an R rating. I think THE VASE would be a PG rating. That one may not be for kids but it could be read by kids, no problem. When that one gets published, then I'll be able to promote it at school. As for KOK, that one would be for teachers and parents, only.
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  1. Pearson ReportMarch 14, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Hello Mr. D - I have travelled here by way of Nathan Bransford's site; I was checking out his Twitter @Reply tutorial - which was quite helpful.

    I've taken a look around and must say...you are quite a talented artist - having a daughter, who is a Designer in Animation, I can safely say that!! Your writing is also intriguing..and I will be topping up my beverage and doing a little reading.

    I have added myself as a Follower...as I will be back.

    If you are not familiar with the A to Z Challenge, I am a co-host this year and you may find it a great venue for showcasing your blog and your writing. The links are below, should your curiosity be piqued.

    Jenny @ Pearson Report
    Co-Host of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.

    PS You may find my post on Disabling Word Verification helpful.

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  2. Mr. DMarch 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Jenny.
    Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you becoming a member of the blog. I will be sure to check out the Pearson Report and the Blogging from A to Z Challenge as you suggested.
    Thanks again.

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