The Last Ember

Jonathan Marcus, a young American lawyer and former doctoral student in classics, is summoned to Rome for a case and stumbles across a message hidden inside an ancient stone fragment. The discovery propels him and UN preservationist Dr. Emili Travia into a coldblooded modern plot to erase every remnant of Jewish and Christian presence from Jerusalem's Temple Mount, in the process redefining history itself."The Last Ember, written with pathos and conviction, represents a much needed literary protest against modern and ancient historical revisionism."
-Elie Wiesel, bestselling author of Night

"A smart, sophisticated thirller that entertains as it educates, The Last Ember is engrossing. Levin knows his stuff and it shows-- to the reader's great pleasure. Fans of The Da Vinci Code will devour it happily!"
-Christopher Reich, bestselling author of Numbered Account

"In his fast-paced, erudite, and original debut, Daniel Levin reveals a vivid world where archaeological, legal, and religious secrets swirl together into a thrilling nexus. Its rich texture and global cast of characters ignite genuine suspense and intrigue. Readers will savor this novel and await more blockbuster Daniel Levin adventures."
-Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club

"What a glorious journey from the tumultuous world of today's Middle East to the imperial world of Roman antiquity and then back. With a flair for detail, drama and elegant prose, Daniel Levin keeps us transfixed by his page-turning tale of deception, politics, history and life."
-Alan Dershowitx, Harvard Law School

"A banquet of everything I crave: history, conspiracy, secrets, action, adventure. Strap yourself in and hold on for some heart-throbbing, throat-grabbing, pedal-to-the-medal pacing. Levin captivates the reader with both plausibility and imagination. The Last Ember is a prize to be savored. A superb debut from a talent that bears watching."
-Steve Berry, author of The Charlemagne Pursuit and The Amber Room

"Levin's religious and archaeological thriller has all the elements needed to appeal to Da Vinci Code fans: long-buried secrets, hidden puzzles based on ancient religious texts, and a race around the Mediterranean."
-Booklist

"Da Vinci Code addicts will enjoy Levin's debut, a dense, complicated novel of religious suspense."
-Publishers WeeklyDaniel Levin earned his bachelor’s degree in Roman and Greek civilizations from the University of Michigan and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. He was a visiting scholar at the American Academy in Rome and has practiced international law in New York.  He lives in New York City.