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Adam Lapid Mysteries
Adam Lapid Mysteries
Series · 10 books · 2016-2026
By
Jonathan Dunsky
Books in series
#1
Ten Years Gone
2017
On the dusty streets of post-war Tel Aviv, a crafty killer roams free… Israel, 1949 - Private detective Adam Lapid knows how it feels to lose everything. His whole family died in Auschwitz. He barely survived. Now he spends his nights haunted by nightmares and his days solving cases the police won’t handle. Hired to find a missing boy, Adam thinks the case is hopeless. But he can’t turn down a mother searching for her only child. What Adam doesn’t realize is that this case will soon put him in mortal danger. For at the root of the mystery lies a double murder that has stayed unsolved for ten long years. Adam must untangle a web of lies and betrayal to get to the truth. And he’d better watch his back because some of the suspects are willing to kill to keep their dark secrets buried.
#2
The Dead Sister
2016
The police don't want to catch the killer. So he'll have to. Tel Aviv, 1949 - A young Arab woman lies murdered in the city morgue and no one seems to care. The newspapers won't report it. The police won't investigate. No one is trying to solve the case. Except one man. Private detective Adam Lapid is the only one investigating the murder. And he won’t rest until the killer is off the streets. Adam’s investigation soon plunges him into a sordid underworld of crime and depravity. An underworld that hides a ruthless killer with a twisted mind. To catch the murderer, Adam must use all his skills. And if he's not careful, he'll be the one who ends up dead next.
#3
The Auschwitz Violinist
2016
Death isn't always what it seems. And neither is murder. When a former Auschwitz inmate is found dead with his wrists slashed, the police call it suicide, but private investigator Adam Lapid is not so sure. Has he stumbled upon the trail of a devious serial killer? One who is targeting Holocaust survivors for some unknown sin? The Auschwitz Violinist is a page-turning historical mystery novel about madness, murder, and revenge. Grab this book if you're interested in murder mysteries, private investigator novels, or historical mysteries.
#4
A Debt of Death
2017
The dead man was lying face down in a puddle of blood and rainwater... When private investigator Adam Lapid finds Nathan Frankel dead in the street, he makes a quick decision: He will discover who murdered Nathan and punish the killer himself. Because Adam owes Nathan a debt that can never be fully repaid. Which makes this murder a personal matter. But Adam's job will not be easy. Because quite a few people had reason to want Nathan Frankel dead. And some of them are quite willing to spill more blood to cover up for their crimes. A Debt of Death is a thrilling murder mystery set in Israel, 1951. Join Adam Lapid on his most difficult case, as he encounters a host of unforgettable characters, goes head to head with violent criminals, and puts his very life on the line to solve the murder of a man to whom he owes everything. You will love A Debt of Death because it is an action-packed, twisty murder mystery that will instantly suck you in and won't let go. Get your copy of this page-turner now!
#5
A Deadly Act
2020
Love made her lie. But did hate make her tell the truth? Israel, 1951: Private investigator Adam Lapid has never had a case like this. Five years before, his client lied to the police, giving a false alibi to the man she loved. Now, she's sure the man she lied for is a murderer, and she wants Adam to prove it. But can Adam really trust her? Is she telling him the whole truth? The case is a puzzle, the victim a mystery wrapped in a riddle. And the murder scene? That's the most baffling thing of all. Why did the killer choose that particular spot? Why take some of the victim's possessions and leave others behind? It's a cold case that’s about to get hot. The more Adam unravels the mystery, the greater the danger. Is the killer plotting to kill again? Is Adam’s life in danger as he closes in on the murderer? You will love A Deadly Act because it's a thrilling historical mystery with an ending you won't see coming.
#5.5
The Unlucky Woman
2018
She wants to know the truth. She may live to regret it. Hilda Lipkind is sure her husband is cheating on her. So she hires Adam Lapid to find out with whom. Adam expects this to be a short, ordinary investigation. Both he and his client are in for a surprise. For what starts as a routine case soon turns out to be anything but. To succeed in his mission, Adam must dig deep into both past and present, and cut through layers of lies and secrets. And in the end, he must uncover an unexpected truth that may do his client more harm than good. You will love The Unlucky Woman because it's a fast-paced mystery story with twists and turns. Get it now!
#6
The Auschwitz Detective
2020
The boy was murdered in Auschwitz. The killer isn't a Nazi. Poland, 1944: Adam Lapid used to be a police detective. Now he's a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz. Reduced to a slave after losing his family in the gas chambers, Adam struggles to find a reason to carry on living. But when a boy is found murdered inside the camp, Adam is given the chance to be a detective again. Ordered to discover the identity of the killer, Adam must employ all his wits to solve the mystery while surviving the perils of Auschwitz. And he'd better catch the killer soon because the punishment for failure is death. The Auschwitz Detective is a gripping historical mystery that will thrill readers of murder mysteries and historical fiction.
#7
A Death in Jerusalem
2022
He knows who did the killing. Now he needs to figure out why. Israel, 1952 – Private detective Adam Lapid tries to do the right thing. He may end up in prison because of it. To stay free, Adam must work for a man he hates. The case is unusual. The identity of the killer is known, but the motive is a mystery. As Adam scours the historical streets of West Jerusalem in search of the truth, he uncovers a connection between his case and a recent unsolved murder. He also meets an enigmatic woman with plenty of secrets and is hunted by a ruthless cop who blames Adam for a crime he didn’t commit. In a case full of action and twists, Adam must use all his skills to solve the mystery. And if he doesn’t watch his back, he may end up paying the ultimate price in his quest for justice...
#8
In That Sleep of Death
2024
Not even murder can keep this secret buried. Israel, 1952 – A man lies dead in a city park, his head bashed in. No witnesses. No clues. It seems like an impossible case. The police have given up. But private investigator Adam Lapid is determined to catch the killer. Hired to investigate the murder, Adam begins digging into the victim’s life. He learns the dead man was a Holocaust survivor, and that he may have had knowledge of a terrible crime that happened in Pre-WWII Poland. A crime that is still claiming victims in Israel more than a decade later. To solve the mystery, Adam must use all his wits and courage. And he must work quickly. Because the killer is already hunting for the next victim.
#9
The Jewish Policeman
2026
World War II was over. But his war was just beginning.
Germany 1945 - Former police detective Adam Lapid survived Auschwitz. Now he lives in a displaced persons camp for Holocaust survivors. Consumed by a desire for vengeance, Adam dreams of hunting Nazis and making them pay for their crimes. But when another crime strikes closer to home, Adam will need to set aside the role of the avenger and become a detective once more.
Author
Jonathan Dunsky
Author · 12 books