The Trials of Zion: A Novel

by Alan M. Dershowitz Narrated by Dick Hill

Overview

A shocking act of terror brings the Middle East to the point of explosion. As the resulting political conflict threatens to erupt, a young Jewish American lawyer joins the defense team of an arrested but possibly innocent Palestinian. Soon the lawyer's father, a famed criminal attorney, must win the Palestinian's case or risk losing his daughter forever. To do so, he must take into account the tormented history of the Holy Land from every possible angle.



The Trials of Zion combines the tension of the greatest courtroom dramas with the action of a fast-moving thriller, all set against the colorful backdrop of one of the most complex cultural settings in the world. Filled with memorable characters, this novel offers listeners not only compelling suspense but a panoramic view of the history of a beloved and bitterly contested land, and a sharply controversial perspective on the sources of-and the possible solutions to-the world's longest and most crucial international crisis.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A solid display of Dershowitz's legal chops." ---Kirkus

Library Journal

In Dershowitz's (www.alandershowitz.com) third Abe Ringel novel—following Just Revenge (1999)—the celebrity Jewish American lawyer is coerced into defending an alleged Palestinian terrorist in order to free his kidnapped daughter. The thriller suffers from a series of some rather contrived situations, but three-time Audie Award winner Dick Hill's adept narration makes it an entertaining listen. Dershowitz frequently appears on TV as friend of Israel or to provide commentary on jurisprudence or human rights; the insights he shares here into the cultures and politics of a possible two-state Israel/Palestine solution are thought-provoking; less intriguing is the famous-jurist-as-superhero premise. Nonetheless, a decent work of adult mystery fiction recommended for fans of Dershowitz and the series. [The Grand Central hc was recommended for "fans of Richard North Patterson's Exile," LJ 9/15/10.—Ed.]—Cliff Glaviano, formerly with Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH

APRIL 2011 - AudioFile

The combination of Alan Dershowitz and Dick Hill creates an enjoyable novel that reads like a fictional autobiography of the famous attorney. The story features lawyer Abe Ringel and his daughter, Emma, also a lawyer, who goes to Israel and finds herself defending an accused terrorist. In short order, Abe also gets involved, and from that moment the story takes off. Hill, whose resonant voice and authoritative delivery are ideal, provides just the right complement for Abe and Emma, allowing the characters’ personalities, and the emotional and ethical conflicts they confront, to move to the forefront. Hill’s style also helps smooth over moments when the dialogue drags. The result is satisfying. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170521555
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	11/02/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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