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Matt Beynon Rees

    January 1, 1967

    This author delves into the realms of thriller, mystery, and historical fiction, with novels born from a career as a Middle East correspondent and a profound love of history. His work skillfully navigates cultures and eras distant from our own, focusing on the universal emotions that connect humanity across time and space. Recognized for examining these profound human connections, his books have been translated into 25 languages and lauded for a style that draws comparisons to esteemed authors.

    Matt Beynon Rees
    Mozart's Last Aria
    Mozart's Last Aria. Mozarts letzte Arie, englische Ausgabe
    The Collaborator of Bethlehem
    A Grave in Gaza
    The Samaritan's secret
    The Fourth Assassin
    • 2020

      Mozart's Last Aria

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.2(1436)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of 1791, the story unfolds through a letter to Nannerl, revealing the shocking news of her brother's death. As the narrative delves into Mozart's final days, it explores his chilling belief that he was poisoned, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to his tragic end. The emotional weight of family ties and the haunting implications of his suspicions create a poignant reflection on mortality and the legacy of a musical genius.

      Mozart's Last Aria
    • 2015

      The Ambassador

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      1937. In a fictional turn of historical events, the British Cabinet accepts the recommendations of the Peel Commission, establishing a Jewish State in the Land of Israel. Dan Lavi is a young diplomat sent by Ben-Gurion to serve as the country's first ambassador to Berlin, in an effort to save as many Jews as possible under the controversial Transfer Agreement.

      The Ambassador
    • 2012
    • 2010

      The fourth Omar Yussef mystery from CWA John Creasey Dagger winner Matt Rees. 'Morse, Rebus, and now Yussef' Observer'Omar Yussef is a splendid creation' Colin Dexter

      The Fourth Assassin
    • 2009

      When Omar Yussef travels to Nablus, the West Bank's most violent town, to attend a wedding, he little expects the trouble that awaits him. An ancient Torah scroll belonging to the Samaritans, descendants of the biblical Joseph, has been stolen. But when the dead body of a young Samaritan is discovered, a seemingly straightforward theft inquiry takes an unexpected turn. As Omar sets out to find the perpetrators of this murder, he is driven down into the murky alleys and tunnels of the old casbah in Nablus. Here, as he uncovers the secret deals of one of the region's richest businessmen, and the shadowy world of the tiny Samaritan community, he begins to wonder whether he will be able to attend the wedding after all . . .

      The Samaritan's secret
    • 2009

      A Grave in Gaza

      • 356 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(49)Add rating

      "In A Grave in Gaza, Omar Yussef and his boss,Magnus Wallender, travel to the Gaza Strip for a routine inspection of the UN schools in the Gaza refugee camps.Upon their arrival they meet James Cree, the UN security officer for Gaza, who informs them that a teacher at one of their schools has been accused of spying and imprisoned. As they try to free the teacher and keep a lid on an explosive political situation, they are pulled into a confrontation with Gaza's warring governmentfactions and the criminal gangs with which they are connected.Omar Yussef confronts the dark elements of Gaza--dirty politics, bribery, assassination, and kidnapping--in his struggle to free the innocent and honor the dead.

      A Grave in Gaza
    • 2007

      The Collaborator of Bethlehem

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(876)Add rating

      For decades, Omar Yussef has been a teacher of history to the children of Bethlehem. When a favorite former pupil, George Saba, a member of the Palestinian Christian minority, is arrested for collaborating with the Israelis in the killing of a Palestinian guerrilla, Omar is sure he has been framed. If George is not cleared, he faces imminent execution. Then the wife of the dead man, also one of Omar Yussef’s former pupils, is murdered, possibly raped. When he begins to suspect the head of the Bethlehem al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades is the true collaborator, Omar and his family are threatened. But as no one else is willing to stand up to the violent Martyrs Brigades men, who hold the real power in the town, it is up to him to investigate.

      The Collaborator of Bethlehem