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Exile

by Richard Patterson

Exile Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

 “Torn from the headlines…Exile delivers.”

—The New York Times Book Review

David Wolfe is a successful American lawyer being primed for a run for Congress. But when the phone rings and he hears the voice of Hana Arif—the Palestinian woman with whom he had a secret affair in law school—he begins a completely unexpected journey.

 

“Artful…compelling.”—USA Today

The next day, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber while visiting San Francisco. Soon, Hana is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder. Now David faces an agonizing choice: Will he, a Jew, represent her?

 

“Astonishing, hugely entertaining.”—Bill Clinton

The most challenging case of David’s career requires that he delve deep into the lives of Hana and her militant Palestinian husband, all the way back to Israel and the West Bank. There he uncovers the couple’s dangerous connections…culminating in an explosive trial where the stakes are Hana’s life—and the future of two peoples.

Synopsis:

From a #1 "New York Times" bestselling author comes the mesmerizing story of a lawyer who must defend the woman he loves against a charge of conspiring to assassinate the prime minister of Israel. Available in a tall Premium Edition.

Synopsis:

 “Torn from the headlines…Exile delivers.”

The New York Times Book Review

David Wolfe is a successful American lawyer being primed for a run for Congress. But when the phone rings and he hears the voice of Hana Arif—the Palestinian woman with whom he had a secret affair in law school—he begins a completely unexpected journey.

 

“Artful…compelling.”—USA Today

The next day, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber while visiting San Francisco. Soon, Hana is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder. Now David faces an agonizing choice: Will he, a Jew, represent her?

 

“Astonishing, hugely entertaining.”—Bill Clinton

The most challenging case of David’s career requires that he delve deep into the lives of Hana and her militant Palestinian husband, all the way back to Israel and the West Bank. There he uncovers the couple’s dangerous connections…culminating in an explosive trial where the stakes are Hana’s life—and the future of two peoples.

About the Author

Richard North Patterson is the author of thirteen previous bestselling and critically acclaimed novels. Formerly a trial lawyer, Patterson was the SEC's liaison to the Watergate special prosecutor, has served on the boards of several Washington advocacy groups, and is currently the chairman of Common Cause, the grassroots citizens lobby. He lives in San Francisco and on Martha’s Vineyard with his partner, Dr. Nancy Clair.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780312938543
Author:
Patterson, Richard
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Author:
Patterson, Richard North
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
Jews
Subject:
Palestinian arabs
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Suspense fiction
Subject:
Terrorists
Edition Description:
Revised
Publication Date:
August 2007
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Pages:
768
Dimensions:
7.60x4.82x1.56 in. 1.03 lbs.

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