Athol Dickson Boeken

The discovery of a lost Spanish mission during a construction project forces four individuals to confront a moral dilemma. As they grapple with the choice between serving a greater good and adhering to their personal values, their decisions will impact not only their lives but also the historical significance of the mission. This narrative explores themes of ethics, community, and the weight of history, challenging the characters to define what truly matters in the face of unexpected revelations.

The story follows a great artist who, after being cast into the icy Harlem River by a hit-and-run driver, experiences a near-death vision that fuels his obsession to capture the inexpressible in art. Presumed dead, he embarks on a global pilgrimage to seek enlightenment from holy men, grappling with the challenge of understanding eternity without losing himself. After 25 years, his daughter, whom he never knew existed, and the murderer from that fateful night come searching for him, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways.

In "Tödliche Nächte in New Orleans" von Athol Dickson begegnen sich Ruth Gold, eine Rabbinerin, und Salomon Cantor, ein ehemaliger Häftling, wieder, nachdem er aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde. Nach mehreren Morden, die Ruth beunruhigen, erneuert sie die Freundschaft zu Kathy O'Connor. Der Roman behandelt die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Juden und Christen und bleibt bis zur letzten Seite spannend.