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    An Unexpected Afterlife

    By Dan Sofer

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    YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE?
    Readers’ Favorite Book Awards silver medal winner.
    When he wakes up, naked and alone, in the Mount of Olives Cemetery, Moshe Karlin finds that the afterlife is not what he had expected. But he's not going to take his death lying down. He'll win back his life – and his wife – if it's the last thing he does.
    But destiny has other plans for him: the secret to peace in the Middle East and the long-awaited Messiah.
    Meanwhile, other changes are afoot in the Holy Land. A reluctant prophet prepares to deliver a message of redemption – and the end of life as we know it – when a freak accident changes the course of history.
    A “MUST-READ” END TIMES ADVENTURE.
    If you enjoy mystery and humor, engaging characters and non-stop surprises, then you will love this "heartwarming" and "highly original" tale of hope and second chances that will make you laugh and cry as the pages fly by.
    What reviewers are saying:
    “An amazing read from a masterful storyteller.” - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★
    “Sofer is this generation’s Amoz Oz!.” ★★★★★
    “A MUST-READ! Thoroughly satisfying.” ★★★★★
    "TOP PICK! Freaking amazing! A well-written and engaging novel with excellent character development, fantastic dialogue, and an original, well-paced plot." - Underground Book Reviews ★★★★★
    “Enjoyed the series. Laughed and cried.” ★★★★★
    “If you liked the Left Behind series, you will love this!” ★★★★★
    “Fabulous and thrilling. I can highly recommend this end times series” - Christian Bookaholic ★★★★★
    “I quickly fell in love with this series as I became obsessed with the characters. I recommend it to all.” - Read, Learn & Shine ★★★★★
    Buy AN UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE now and dive head-first into this “must-read” and “heartwarming” afterlife adventure!
    NOTE: All three novels in the series are now available. SAVE 30% when you buy the complete Dry Bones Society series bundle.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDan Sofer
    Release dateMar 28, 2017
    ISBN9780986393228
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    • 5/5
      I would like to thank author Dan Sofer for an ARC of “The Unexpected Afterlife” by Don Sofer for an honest review.The genres of this book are Fiction, Adventure, and Satire.I find that the author has written a unique intriguing, and entertaining story.I really like the way Dan Sofer describes his flawed characters who also seem complex and complicated.The story opens at Mount of Olives Cemetery where Moshe Karlin awakes stark naked. Moshe is confused and makes his way home to find his wife and friend/business partner in bed. Avi his friend informs Moshe he has been dead for two years. His wife is screaming as if she has seen a ghost.With no place to go Moshe finds Rabbi Yosef to understand what is going on. Rabbi Yosef had buried Moshe and now questions if this is indeed the” Resurrection of signs of a World to Come, a Spirit world after death.”One can see the satire and humor when a Prophet is sent to spread the word, but tries to make a dramatic entrance to the cemetery and has an accident that sends him to the hospital.The only thing that Moshe wants is his family back. It seems his friend Avi is planning to marry Moshes’ wife, and has destroyed his business.Moshe’s second life isn’t going as easily as he thought it would. Moshe soon finds out that there are other characters who also have come back from the dead and have troubles adjusting.In this second chance at life, there are many dangers. There is a Russian Mob, and Bureaucratic problems, the Great Council of Rabbi’s Decisions and more. Some of the families don’t want their newly alive relatives back.I love the way that Dan Sofer describes the individuals, family, community, Jewish traditions, friends and hope. I also enjoyed the satire of their adventures.I would highly recommend this entertaining book and hope to read more in this series. Reviewed by Linda Zagon teachlz
    • 1/5
      I never connected with this story. The character's names were too difficult to pronounce. I had to look up on the internet to find out what an Acamol was. I also never connected with the characters at all.
    • 3/5
      In Israel, the dead start reviving, without any apparent pattern as to which it is happening to. They resurrected face the problems of trying to pick up a supposedly terminated life, and even a new form of exploitation, civil and religious. (As a "mongrel", I could identify with the protagonist dismissed by the rabbinate with "Sitre Achra!"). However, the book does not stand well by itself, with a conclusion in media res. And it has not yet linked the two plotlines of the resurrected and the hapless "Elijah". (And is the latter the real thing, or a victim of "Jerusalem syndrome"?) We will have to see whether this _sofer_ develops it satisfactorily in the hooked sequel.
    • 4/5
      The book rates five stars on originality which is tricky for a story that falls into the time -travel genre. The bureaucratic overtones give great irony - though they probably make the book enjoyable only to adults. Sofer appears to poke fun at religion generally by hinting that mortals, with their myriad rules, haven't too much of a clue about a hereafter. Not being Jewish, I have the suspicion that there may be a good amount of subtle humor that I have missed as well. Though the title is enticing, it would not appeal to teens. The sub-plots make a great story. However, Sofer puts a bit too much description into each paragraph, consequently slowing the pace of the book excessively. Nevertheless, serious, dour religion has a strangle-hold on too much of civilization, and we need a few more books like Sofer's.
    • 4/5
      STORY-LINE AN UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE BY DAN SOFER:Moshe Karlin's life has taken an unusual turn. After waking up naked and alone in the Mount of Olives Cemetery, Moshe thinks it's the day after his birthday party. However, he finds two years have passed and unbelievably he was dead and buried. Unable to understand what has happened, he consults with his local advisor, Rabbi Yosef. Rabbi Yosef has a totally different take on Moshe's resurrection. Moshe finds he has lost his wife to his best friend and business partner, lost his home, and the business he worked to build is failing. Meanwhile, as a mysterious prophet heads to the cemetery, everything changes in the blink of an eye; a man who think he's someone he could not possible be. Or could he?Come with Moshe as he travels a road of enlightenment, danger, and controversy. My book reviews of An Unexpected Afterlife follows.CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:Dan Sofer created an original, tantalizing, and intriguing drama in An Unexpected Afterlife. Filled with interesting facts of the Jewish faith, I found myself enthralled. I have always wondered about the culture, practices, and worship of the Jewish religion; Sofer answered an array of my questions. With vivid descriptions and skillful prose, Sofer grabbed me immediately and did not let go.Sofer introduced a tantalizing concept through Rabbi Yosef of the valley of dry bones, the Resurrection of the Dead, the Prophet Elijah, and revelation of the Messiah. If you are not familiar with Ezekiel 37, I partially quoted from the King James Version of the Bible below; for more extensive reading see the above chapter in the Bible or on the internet.Quote from Rabbi Yosef "Isaiah 26:19: Your dead will live, their corpses rise. Awake and sing praise, you that dwell in the dust for your dew is the dew of light...."King James Version Ezekiel 37: Verse 1 ....set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones. Verse 2 behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. Verse 5 ....Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live. Verse 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord. Verse 10 ....breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. Verse 12 ....Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.Dan Sofer included a cast of characters which he fully developed throughout the story. Every good story must have a villain. Sofer created a fine villain for this story; you will love to hate Avi. He's selfish, opportunistic, a grand liar, and much more; in other words he's a snake in the grass. Creating a story filled with one chaotic situation after another, I could not put this book down.Including the Great Council of Torah Sage, gives the reader insight into the structure and hierarchy of the Jewish faith. Sofer also included bits of humor in this non-stop tale; Savta Sarah haggled just as I imagined an older Jewish woman would. As a result, I laughed and laughed. I wish I had her nerve. The mysterious Irene and Arab Samira, gave a touch of mystery to the story. What is Samira's story and why can't Irene remember her former life? Are there others coming out of the grave? Sorry, I can only say, you will have to read the book to get the scoop.MY OPINION:I found Dan Sofer's writing flowed well and his scenes transitioned smoothly; making this an easy book to read. His characters are well-developed and the story well-written with excellent plotting. As well as, pacing which is perfect for the length of the book. Including historical facts, religious references, and details of the Jewish faith, gave the story added dimension. Sofer's vivid descriptions allowed me to see the scenes in my mind's eye. The twists in the last third of the book are totally unexpected! The revelations, twists and turns, just kept coming and coming.This book does not end on a cliff hanger. Rather, this is a complete story which leaves the door open for future books of Moshe and the risen's adventures. Whether you are Jewish, Christian, another faith, or non-religious, this book will capture your interest. Seen from the Jewish perspective, the Old Testament and the Prophet Elijah came alive for me. I found An Unexpected Afterlife intriguing, poignant, and original. Closing my E-reader with a sigh of satisfaction, I had an immediate desire to read the next book. I can't wait to see what Sofer has in store for us. I would not hesitate to buy this book for myself or a friend.AN UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4.5An Unexpected Afterlife is my featured book of the month for Oct and Nov. Unfortunately, most sites only allow full stars.FINALLY, PLEASE NOTEAdditionally, I purchased this book and received a copy from the author. Furthermore, I chose to voluntarily review the book with honest book reviews. Lastly, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on-line and on my blog, are my opinions. In addition, ARC's do not influence my book reviews, nor does any one's opinion.ABOUT THE AUTHOR DAN SOFERDan Sofer debut novel won the American Book Fest's 2016 Best Book Award (category: Religious Fiction). His short fiction has appeared in Midstream Magazine. Sofer grew up in South Africa, however he now resides in Israel.
    • 5/5
      Set in East Jerusalem, An Unexpected Afterlife follows the journey of Moshe Karlin, a forty year old husband and father, who awakens from the grave two years after unknowingly leaving the world of the living, to find that he has been replaced by supposed best friend, Avi.As we learn more about Moshe’s predicament, others in his situation begin to appear, none any the wiser to the cause of their resurrection. I found Moshe’s character to be kind and humble, a true gentleman seeking to do what is right by his fellow man.Lots of differing viewpoints were shown in regards to the subject of resurrection: some individuals branded it as science fiction and shunned our main characters, while a few accepted their tales of woe and were willing to help them back onto their feet.Loss, love, and betrayal are key themes that I was able to identify.The author’s style was poetic and gave the impression that every word was carefully chosen for maximum emotional impact. His words formed beautiful images within my mind, as well as some not so beautiful.A tale of life, death, and true rebirth.Rated 5 stars.Recommended for lovers of the paranormal.
    • 5/5
      Funny, Thrilling, and A Perfect Read! I read this book in one whole day. Dan Sofar has written another gem. I can't wait to her more from the Dry Bones Society.