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The blog of award-winning crime writer Matt Beynon Rees. Based in Jerusalem, his Palestinian crime novels have earned him the title "the Dashiell Hammett of Palestine," and top writers have compared him to Graham Greene and John Le Carre.

The Fourth Assassin

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Samaritan's Secret

The Fourth Assassin

New in Matt's CWA Dagger-winning series

In New York for a UN conference, Omar Yussef uncovers an assassination plot. The suspect: his own son. Omar's most personal investigation yet.

"Engrossing" -- New York Times

"Intelligent and suspenseful" -- Daily Beast

"Classic work" -- Bookreporter

"Excellent" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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