El Imperio romano castigó la rebelión del pueblo judío con la destrucción del Templo de Jerusalén. En el botín figuraba la menorá, un enorme candelabro de siete brazos de oro macizo al que se atribuía un alto valor, símbolo más antiguo del judaísmo...
Jonathan Marcus, abogado de compradores de antigüedades poco lícitos, ha de regresar a Roma, donde descubrió su pasión por la arqueología años atrás, para resolver el caso de la desaparición de una importante reliquia que lleva escondida 2.000 años. Sus investigaciones lo llevan del laberíntico sbsuelo del Coliseo romano a los túneles de Jerusalén, que se remontan a tiempos bíblicos. En su búsqueda se encuentra frente a frente con Emilia Travia, antigua compañera y conservadora de las Naciones Unidas, y juntos se darán cuenta de que no son los únicos que persiguen la reliquia...

E-book #2. A disgraced academic, turned NYC lawyer is drawn back into a search for a long lost relic (a golden menorah from the Second Temple) along with his former researchers. Back and forth between ancient and modern Rome and Jerusalem, Jonathan Marcus with the able assistance of his former lover Emili Travia, a wizened Jewish librarian, and a "friend" engrossed in mysticism solves a very complex puzzle. Much like Dan Brown's books. ( )

A fast paced and interesting book going into depth on the subject of Jewish and Roman history. A well developed plot and "alive" characters made a sometime implausible story live a bit more believable. It will be interesting to see what the author does in succeeding books. ( )

Daniel Levin has concocted a wonderful blend of biblical history, interesting characters, and an intriguing plot in The Last Ember.

Fans of The DaVinci Code will appreciate this story about the quest for the Tabernacle Menorah, the menorah with the eternal flame.

Two groups of seekers--one group dedicated to preserving the menorah--the other to destroying it--lead the reader through Israel and Rome in search of the artifact.

Ancient cities below existing cities, through aqueducts and synagogues, Daniel Levin takes us on a journey and gives us the opportunity to experience a rich taste of history.

A recommended read. ( )

Daniel Levin writes like he's sitting next to you telling you a story around a camp fire. The characters are very genuine and belivable. My only complaint is that it took so long to understand what was going on. ( )