Night Falls on Damascus: A Novel

Night Falls on Damascus has 32 ratings and 9 reviews. Eugene said: Syria, . France has had the League of Nations Mandate over Lebanon and Syria.
Table of contents

• Damascus Nights
• Act Locally, Read Globally
• Night Falls on Damascus: A Novel - Frederick Highland - Google Книги

This is a "period piece" - although published only in , it has the feel of a tale written at the time it's set into. The atmosphere is so well limned that it's hard to think otherwise. And while the book is essentially a police procedural, I'd recommend it to anyone who might find interest in that time and place in history.

Feb 03, Suzanne rated it it was amazing Shelves: So far I really like this book.

• Navigation menu.
• Psychotherapy With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons: A Systemic Model.
• Customers who bought this item also bought.

Good characters and descriptions of Damascus. If you like the Mamur Zapt books, this is a good one. Sep 26, Elisha rated it it was ok. Couldn't get into it - didn't finish.

Nov 17, Kathy rated it liked it. Would love to go to Damascus; another book illustratig where the familial and tribal associations are so strong and shape this part of the world as they have done for centuries. Jan 05, Tomi rated it liked it. The mystery itself was only mediocre, but the description of Damascus in the early s made this a worthwhile read. Jun 06, Mary rated it liked it Shelves: Interesting mostly for the setting s Damascus.

If the mystery were set in New York, for example, I think it would feel very familiar. Apr 19, Shirley rated it liked it. The culture clash was more interesting than the mystery. I read this book based only on its title and got more than I bargined for. The author packed a great deal of action, adventure and intrigue into a small novel. It's an excellent read. Jan 16, Hermien rated it really liked it Shelves: Jaynie rated it liked it Oct 11, Elizabeth rated it liked it Jan 19, Dallas F rated it really liked it Jan 07, Kate rated it liked it Jun 24, Salim has been gifted with a wonderful voice in which to tell his stories.

Although he uses lies in his stories, he does not exaggerate. One night, however, his voice is mysteriously taken from him, and he can no longer tell stories. His connection is broken. The people of the city are shocked, including the seven old friends who come every night to visit with him and hear stories.

They make many suggestions for gifts, but with reservations conclude that they, the seven friends, on seven different nights must each tell him a story. Each a wondrous a gift. Thus, Salim will be redeemed and will regain his voice. Salim must become the listener. Further, the seven friends are restored as they tell their stories and give insights into the human condition. Their silence is broken. Suddenly a terrible explosion lights up the sky. Grabbing the camera, the couple flees as approaching police cars speed toward the scene.

Five years later, the crash of TWA Flight has been attributed to a mechanical malfunction. Suspecting a cover-up at the highest levels and disobeying orders, they set out to find the one piece of evidence that will prove the truth about what really happened to Flight - the videotape that shows a couple making love on the beach and the last moments of the doomed airliner. Read more Read less. Customers who bought this item also bought.

Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1.

Customers who viewed this item also viewed. Sponsored products related to this item What's this? She is the first. There will be more.

Act Locally, Read Globally

A David Wolf Mystery. A Colorado cop's brother dies in Italy, setting him on a deadly quest for truth in a foreign land. A perfect read for fans of Baldacci and Child. Read the riveting debut thriller from Scott Pratt, the Wall Street Journal and two million copy bestselling author. Witch Myth Super Boxset: A Collection of Cozy Witch Mysteries. An unputdownable paranormal cozy mystery with a brilliant twist! Product details Mass Market Paperback: Vision; Reprint edition November 1, Language: Related Video Shorts 0 Upload your video.

A gripping crime thriller full of suspense Detectives Kane and Col With numerous victims, but no DNA, can police catch him before he kills? Read the first David Wolf book and learn why this action packed high altitude mystery-thriller series is leaving readers breathless. Investigator Larry Macklin is enjoying a relaxing family vacation on the Florida coast until a body washes up next door and all hell breaks loose. A Max Austin Thriller, Book 1. Try the Kindle edition and experience these great reading features: Share your thoughts with other customers.

Write a customer review. Read reviews that mention demille corey john ending nelson twa flight island crash fiction pages plum happened page humor detective government events event conspiracy. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This one was disappointing and for the life I've read a number of DeMille novels recently and have been very happy. This one was disappointing and for the life of me, I can't see how this particular book warrants all the five-star and four-star ratings. The writing is generally fun and easy to read, but there's just way too much filler and not really that much plot.

At one point I nearly quit reading, which would be a "first" for me for a DeMille book. Although you learn quite a lot of theories about TWA , essentially the story is just one very long search for a couple that may have filmed the crash. Unfortunately the search goes on far, far too long and in the end, nothing happens. There's a coverup but never any explanation why there needed to be a coverup, and what is "revealed" cannot be reconciled with the official report or the other facts that are given.

It doesn't matter, though, because the ending is telegraphed the minute you read that the flight went down in and he refers to attending a memorial for the fifth year anniversary.