Lionel Davidson masterfully blended the suspense of espionage thrillers with adventure, earning immense international acclaim. His novels are characterized by intricate plots and a captivating style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Davidson established himself as a creator of thrilling narratives, often exploring the complexities of human nature under duress. His works represent a pinnacle of the genre, continuing to engage a wide audience seeking intelligent and gripping storytelling.
'Beautiful, lyrical, sensitive and meaningful . . . It deserves to be read and re-read.' Los Angeles Times Two deadly enemies - a young Arab rebel and a Jewish runaway - meet in a remote valley to begin a quest. For they are on a fantastic mission, a mission both believe has been set for them by God . . .
Set in a world filled with poignant melancholy and a sense of loss, this children's book captivates both young readers and adults alike. The narrative invites readers to explore deep emotions and themes, creating a rich experience that resonates on multiple levels. Through its evocative storytelling, it encourages reflection and connection, making it a memorable read for all ages.
The Chelsea Murders (1978) was Lionel Davidson's seventh novel, earning him the Crime Writer's Association Gold Dagger Award and prompting the Daily Telegraph to declare, 'Lionel Davidson is one of the best and most versatile thriller writers we have.' A terrifying, grotesque figure bursts into a young art student's room.
'Beyond question the book of the year.' SpectatorChaim Weizmann was a great man, one of the founders of modern Israel. .Tense, intelligent and stylish, The Sun Chemist is gripping spy thriller from a true master of the genre.
The book that came in from the cold; this much celebrated spy thriller on the Faber backlist is repackaged and reissued.
Hugh Whittington has gone missing - reported dead while filming near Mount Everest. Determined to find him, his brother Charles embarks on a perilous and illegal journey from India into the forbidden land of Tibet, all the way to the monastery of Yamdring. There awaits a woman with a deadly and ghostly secret, an emerald treasure to guard.
Casper Laing, the young, fiery and brilliant Professor of Semitic Languages, is asked to decipher an ancient parchment found in Israel. Piecing together its mysterious fragments, his translation soon reveals directions to a shrouded location. Believed to be the secret hiding place of the True Menorah, an ancient and priceless Jewish candelabrum, the Jordanians and Israelis begin a frantic race to claim the prize. Surrounded by violent and treacherous rivals, Casper is enjoined on a deadly adventure deep into the burning Negev desert. A Long Way to Shiloh (1966), Lionel Davidson's third novel, was a Book Society Choice and won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award as well as the Crime Critics' Award for Best Thriller of the Year. Published in the USA as The Menorah Men, it was a no. 1 bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. It further cemented his reputation as one of the pre-eminent genre writers of his generation, and was described by the Guardian as 'first-rate' and by the New York Times as 'a supple delight in which learning, wit and style are beautifully integrated.'
Young Nicholas Whistler, dissolute and disillusioned, lives a life of dull monotony in London. Caught up in a petty money-lenders dispute, he finds himself sent to Prague to discharge the debt by carrying out a simple assignment. But this business trip will soon drag him deep into the dangerous world of Cold War espionage and the battle for atomic supremacy. Trapped between the secret police and the amorous clutches of the mysterious and statuesque Vlasta, Nicholas must face the fact that now he is a spy, whether he likes or not
Making Good Again, first published in 1968, was Lionel Davidson's fourth novel. The Sunday Times called it 'a classical thriller told with much subtlety' and the Evening Standard 'part thriller, part morality - and doubly successful'.
