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Pastor Ben

    This author, acclaimed for her international war mysteries, crafts thrilling tales that delve into complex narratives. Her work is characterized by meticulous research and compelling characters, often exploring historical and fictional intersections. As both a teacher and a writer, she bridges continents with her literary pursuits, sharing her passion and knowledge. Her distinct voice and intellectual approach resonate deeply with a global readership, offering insightful and engaging storytelling.

    Pastor Ben
    Liar Moon
    The Horseman's Song
    The Road to Ithaca
    Tin Sky
    The Night of Shooting Stars
    The Venus of Salo
    • 2024

      October 1944, in the Republic of Salò, a German puppet state in the north of Italy and the last fascist stronghold in the country. Martin Bora must investigate the theft of a painting by Titian. While Bora’s inquiry proceeds among many difficulties, discovering three dead bodies throws an even more sinister light on the scene.

      The Venus of Salo
    • 2020

      The Night of Shooting Stars

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Berlin, July 1944, a few weeks before the attempted assassination of Hitler by Claus von Stauffenberg. Bora is ordered to investigate the murder of a dazzling clairvoyant, a major star since the days of the Weimar Republic, with deep connections to those in power. But there is more at stake: Bora and Stauffenberg inevitably meet.

      The Night of Shooting Stars
    • 2019

      The Horseman's Song

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Spain, summer 1937, the civil war rages. A Wehrmacht officer assigned to Franco's Spanish Foreign Legion investigates the murder of the poet Frederico Garcia Lorca, as does his opponent, an American member of the International Brigades.

      The Horseman's Song
    • 2017

      The Road to Ithaca

      • 396 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.8(24)Add rating

      Occupied Crete 1941. A Wehrmacht officer investigates the murder of a Swiss Red Cross representative, a friend to SS-Chief Himmler.

      The Road to Ithaca
    • 2015

      Tin Sky

      • 397 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.9(43)Add rating

      Afte Stalingrad, Major Martin Bora is still serving on the Russian front as a German counterintelligence officer. Two Russian generals die in German custody. Everything appears to exclude the likelihood of foul play, but Bora begins an investigation.

      Tin Sky
    • 2014

      Choices We Make

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the journey of self-discovery and divine purpose, this uplifting guide emphasizes the importance of aligning one's choices with God's will for a fulfilling life. Drawing from personal experiences, the author shares how understanding God's plan can lead to a joyous eternity. Through scriptural teachings, readers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in their lives to uncover their unique purpose. Emphasizing the transformative power of faith, the book inspires individuals to embrace God's love and live abundantly, avoiding the pitfalls of life without divine direction.

      Choices We Make
    • 2014

      The third in the Martin Bora series. Rome, 1944, the last days of Nazi occupation. Wehrmacht officer Martin von Bora investigates three murders in a city drenched in the violence of partisan attacks followed by mass SS reprisals.

      A Dark Song of Blood
    • 2012

      A German army officer investigates the murder of an Italian fascist amid the horrors of a brutal regime.

      Liar Moon
    • 2011

      Lumen

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(440)Add rating

      Nazi occupied Poland. A German army officer investigates the murder of an abbess amid the horrors of brutal occupation.

      Lumen