THE HYENA MURDERS The Jerusalem Mysteries, Book 2

Shaina Summerville's talented narration transports listeners to contemporary Jerusalem. Israeli intelligence agent Maya Rimon and Ethiopian lawyer Dani Solomon set out to discover who is behind the killings of family members of a prominent Ethiopian Jewish family. As she pieces together the significance of the clues left on the victims' bodies, Maya soon realizes that this is a complex and sinister case. Summerville's confident narration, including her authentic-sounding pronunciation of names and places, provides a convincing backdrop for this thriller. Her strong characterizations of both male and female characters combined with her gift for accents help create verisimilitude. The result is an exciting listen that mixes mystery and insights into Ethiopian Jewish culture. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2023]