A Love and Beyond — Dan Sofer

A mysterious crime.A ruthless secret society.And a desperate bachelor...

Is love worth the risk?

In Katamon, the singles hub of modern-day Jerusalem, Dave Schwarz fails miserably in his mission to find a better half. When he stumbles upon the mystical key to a woman's heart, matters only get worse.The secret draws him into a web of baffling crimes, archaeological enigmas and religious conspiracies, and pits him against dark forces itching to trigger the End of Days.

Holding out for a hero

Mandy Rosenberg has taken a break from New York to study in Jerusalem. In other words, she's shopping for a husband. Down-to-earth but jaded by years of dating, she finds unexpected romance with Dave. But is he really her long-awaited hero? Or will the dark side of their relationship threaten all?A Love and Beyond is a lighthearted, emotional rollercoaster through Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood and its dating scene.The multi-layered adventure explores the lore and legends concerning soul mates and the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and blazes a path through hidden corners of Jerusalem and undiscovered archaeological ruins.The colorful cast includes a sexy flatmate, a dodgy restaurateur, and a hotel manager with secrets of his own.The trail of discoveries might even expose a billion-dollar buried treasure and a cover-up regarding the birth of Christianity.In this tale of love and deception, hope and guilt, courage and misadventure, Dave has to choose between shattering his heart and jeopardizing his life.