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.




Friday, May 27, 2011

Historical Fiction

A lot of people love Historical Fiction. You might think the words are a contradiction! No wonder it's a popular genre. You can write about a true life person from history, and make up your own version of their life. You can spin it into any kind of story you want. Thus, the fiction! And since most people prefer novels to academic reading, it's just right for them. Thus the Historical "Novel."

For my fourth novel, The Adventures of John Dunn, (working title) I will keep Dunn's achievements and the historical events accurate. It's what makes him a great source for a story. But I will need to forge a ficticious plot and subplots so as to make my novel a great read. Hey, I want people to buy it after all. Can't wait to get this research done and get on with the writing!
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