- Mass Market Paperback: 428 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (Nov 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380724979
- ISBN-13: 978-0380724970
- Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.6 x 2.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 944,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the comfortable surrounds of Los Angeles an affluent Jewish family disappears into thin air. The father's trade is diamonds, a risky international business, and despite the lack of bodies Detective Sergeant Pete Decker knows something is wrong. Then Honey Klein, his wife Rina's old schoolfriend, comes to stay, pulling her children out of school on a surprise - and to Decker suspicious - jaunt. Honey's husband, whose religion has recently turned to fanaticism, is also in diamonds and according to his wife currently on business in Israel. Then Honey and her children vanish, their rented car found empty at the edge of the freeway, and again Decker senses danger - danger that stems from a network of ruthless international politics, danger that could spill on to his own family's doorstep...
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Faye Kellerman lives with her husband, novelist and psychologist Jonathan Kellerman, in Los Angeles.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit I only started reading Faye Kellermans books on the strength of being an avid reader of her hubands books. However it did not take me long to realise she has exceptional talent of her own.Most of Ms.Kellermans books centre on jewish life and that brings a different feel to the book, as you learn about different cultures.The story centres around one of Rena's friends disappearance,and soon the whole family is involved in the tangled web that has been spun.As the case is solved there are some references to the police who feature in her husbands books,which I thought was a brilliant touch.Definitly one of her best in the series.
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This is Ms. Kellerman's best
29 May 1998
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have now read all of Faye Kellerman's mysteries, and although I enjoyed every one, this is unquestionably her best in my opinion. The complexity of the story rivals that of a P.D. James, but the setting is familiarly California. I learned a great deal about Judaism and the fascinating world of diamond brokerage, but more importantly about the many roles that religion plays in our lives. It is, indeed, a "sanctuary," but can just as easily become a prison. Kellerman's characters are, as always, believeable and richly developed. I never tire of her books!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
One of Faye Kellerman's best!
19 Mar 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In my book, this title vies with 'Ritual Bath' and 'Justice' as Kellerman's best. As with 'Ritual Bath' the reader is treated to the all encompassing traditions of Judaism. Although the Honey Klein angle seems to get more emphasis in reviews, I found the diamond merchant subplot more believable and fascinating. Descriptions of Israel and the West Bank were super--I enoyed the travelogue. Faye, give us more!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
One of the best in an incredible series!
11 Dec 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In my book 'Sanctuary' is one of the best in the Peter Decker/ Rina Lazarus series. The story revolves around the missing husband of Rina's friend. The search takes Rina and Peter to Israel where we are treated to a fascinating tour of the West Bank and the diamond trade in Israel. What makes this entry so important today is the portrayal of the continuing conflict and violence that shapes Israel's future and her people. It is a pleasure to read a book that is both thoughtful and fun to read.
My only other suggestion if you are new to Faye Kellerman is to start at the beginning with 'Ritual Bath' to see the relationship between Rina and Peter unfold. Then read all her books in the order in which they were written. Its a great series.
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