Murder on a Kibbutz: A Communal Case

By Batya Gur
368 Pages
Paperback
July 2020

 

From award-winning and internationally acclaimed author, Batya Gur, comes another twisty mystery featuring charming Israeli investigator Michael Ohayon.

Michael Ohayon must once again solve a murder that has taken place within a complex, closed society: the kibbutz. As he investigates, he uncovers more and more of the kibbutz’s secrets, exposing all the contradictions of this idealized way of life. 

Murder on a Kibbutz showcases once again Batya Gur’s storytelling talents in a thrilling mystery that readers will not soon forget.

 

"A well-written, meaty story, dense with character and plot." -- Chicago Tribune

“[A] fascinating account of the ways in which this quintessential Israeli institution has changed.”  -- Publishers Weekly

“A compelling mix of character study and social history. A superb, multidimensional novel, the best in an outstanding series.”  -- Booklist

“Murder on a Kibbutz is not only a top-notch tale of suspense, it’s a compelling treatise on a remarkable social institution and on how Israel’s social history does not stand still.”  -- Newsday