Feeling that he is following in the footsteps of Special Operations Executive Hannah Senesh, Daniel is finishing up his training for acceptance into the Mossad. He has trained for the IDF elite unit and jumped as a paratrooper. This time, he is jumping into enemy territory as the final test of his training. Born in France, but having always considered himself an outsider, Daniel has dreamed of playing a critical role in the security of Israel. Now he’s taking his accumulated knowledge and putting it to the test.
Right from the start, things seem to go wrong. Daniel has a stormy, explosive temper. A previous life experience has made him quick to action — but sometimes an intelligence officer has to have infinite patience. On more than one occasion, his quick temper gets him in trouble.
Daniel leaves the Mossad under a dark cloud, and he wants to redeem himself so he can move forward with his life. Armed with pictures and memories of conversations with his grandfather, he believes there is a national treasure buried under a hospital. Daniel goes undercover at the hospital as a volunteer caregiver, which gives him access to the grounds. As he builds his cover story and uncovers clues, he is unaware of others watching him. Can he find the national treasure and clear his name before he’s in danger of disrupting a mission to which he’s getting too close?
This thrilling, suspenseful novel is full of unexpected twists and turns. It will keep the reader concerned about Daniel’s safety. The author, Yariv Inbar, uses a pseudonym because he spent many years working in sensitive positions in the Israeli intelligence community. He brings a unique, authentic perspective to the subject.