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Holy Smoke
Hardback
Main Details
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Holy Smoke
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Frederick Ramsay
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| Series | Jerusalem Mysteries |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:247 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 222,Width 146 |
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| Category/Genre | Crime and mystery |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781464200908
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| Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Poisoned Pen Press
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| Imprint |
Poisoned Pen Press
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| Publication Date |
5 February 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The year is 29 C.E., and Jerusalem chafes under the Roman Empire's oppressive rule. A badly scorched body is found behind the Veil of the Holy of Holies - the Temple's inner sanctum, the most sacred space on earth for the Jews. No one except the high priest may enter this place and he only on the Day of Atonement. This is no casual violation, and t
Author Biography
Dr. Frederick Ramsay was born in Baltimore, MD, graduated from Washington and Lee University and received his doctorate from the University of Illinois. After a stint in the Army, he joined the University of Maryland, School of Medicine faculty. In 1971 was ordained an Episcopal priest. He currently lives in Surprise with his wife Susan.
Reviews...offers a finally wrought mystery, but includes intriguing information on the religious and secular life of the period.-- "Kirkus Reviews"
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