Shimon Adaf emerges as one of the most vibrant and stirring voices in contemporary Hebrew literature, crafting prose and poetry that are both restless and deeply engaging. His work consistently delves into complex human themes, often blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Adaf's distinctive style and powerful authorial voice establish him as a significant figure in the literary landscape, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking experience.
"In Shimon Adaf's sequel to One Mile and Two Days Before Sunset, Elish Ben Zaken has retired from investigating and taken up writing detective novels-but when a new case draws him to a town on the Israel-Gaza border, he faces an existential threat unlike any he's ever known"--
The book explores the unique backgrounds and literary journeys of Shimon Adaf and Lavie Tidhar, two prominent Israeli writers with contrasting upbringings. Tidhar's roots in a Zionist kibbutz and Adaf's religious Mizrahi family in Sderot shape their distinct perspectives. Despite their differences, both authors share a deep passion for literature, particularly Hebrew science fiction, which influences their subversive and politically charged narratives. Their works reflect a blend of personal experiences and broader societal themes.
"In this first volume of a trilogy by the celebrated Israeli poet, novelist, and musician Shimon Adaf, meet Elish Ben Zaken: a lapsed rock critic, sometime philosopher, and wholly unlikely private investigator"--
"In the concluding volume of Shimon Adaf's genre-exploding detective trilogy, Elish Ben-Zaken is dead-it seems-but his niece, living in a grim, militaristic future, won't give up the investigation of her uncle's cold cases"-- Provided by publisher