The Hyena Murders

by Ellen Frankel Narrated by Shaina Summerville

Overview

Israeli intelligence agent Maya Rimon teams up with Ethiopian activist lawyer, Dani Solomon, to track down the serial killer who has targeted the prominent Ethiopian Jewish family of Moshe Aklilu, a member of the Israeli Knesset. The murderer leaves cryptic clues on the victims' bodies: slash wounds made by a double-edged ceremonial knife, images of hyenas, and vengeful spirit animals associated with Jews back in Ethiopia.



Because Aklilu is a member of the Knesset, Maya Rimon, an agent of the Service, Israel's elite Intelligence agency, takes on the case. So does her chief rival, Sarit Levine, Chief Inspector of the Jerusalem Police. Already biased against black Jews, Sarit suspects that the murder is a gang hit, payback for a failed drug deal. Maya suspects something far more sinister.



Spiced with Ethiopian folklore and superstition, including Evil Eye curses, spirit possession, witch's brews, and spells, The Hyena Murders explores the timely theme of racism: among the various tribes of Israeli Jews, among politicians and bureaucrats, and within Maya's own family. In the course of the novel, as she grows closer to Dani, these social tensions take on an increasingly personal meaning for Maya.

Editorial Reviews

AudioFile - JULY 2023

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

July 2023 - AudioFile

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

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176796957
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/20/2022
Series:	Jerusalem Mysteries , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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