J. Lee Boeken

Fukuoka Prison, Japan, 1944. Beyond the prison walls the war rages; inside a guard is found brutally murdered. A young man is tasked with finding the killer. But as he unravels the victim's final months, he begins to discover what is really going on inside this dark and violent institution, which few inmates survive: a man who will stop at nothing to dig his way to freedom; a governor whose greed knows no limits; a little girl whose kite finds her an unlikely friend. And Yun Dong-ju - the poet whose works hold such beauty they can break the hardest of hearts . . . At once a captivating mystery and an epic lament for freedom, The Investigation - inspired by a true story - is a sweeping, gripping tale about the power of words in the darkest of times . . . 'Extraordinary . . . a heart-wrenching novel with many unexpected twists' Sunday Times 'Lee's story celebrates the power of poetry, of books and of reading, to lend us a "sixth sense" that can heal and transform even in the harshest times . . . this Korean bestseller deserves to fly across our own prison walls' Independent 'A thriller, a war story, and so much more besides . . . an intense, captivating achievement' Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Humans

Kera Stone, born on a leap year in 1820, faces societal rejection due to her left-handedness and unconventional personality. Labeled a witch by her townspeople, she grapples with the challenges of being misunderstood in a time that values conformity. The narrative explores themes of identity and societal norms, revealing how Kera's uniqueness shapes her life and the perceptions of those around her.

This book explains how the solemnity of the Sabbath was transferred from Saturday to Sunday. Intensely biblical, yet conversational and easy to read. It includes historic and scriptural evidence as well as direction for a rich personal Sabbath experience.