World War II has ended and Dov Zalinski is determined to carry out his parents' wish of journeying to Palestine. There he meets Emily Parkinson, daughter of a British major, and begins to changer her mind about the Jewish refugees. (Book 1 in the PROMISE OF ZION series. Book 2 is Peace Rebel.)

After escaping from a Jewish refugee ship, Dov, a Polish Jew, and Emily, the daughter of a British major, are taken to a Jewish kibbutz and are caught up in the danger and violence between the Jews, Arabs, and British in Palestine in 1947. 

A Treasure Men Will Kill For...Unless Two Friends Can Stop Them Doz Zalinski has found his way to Jerusalem, where he is sure he will uncover news of his missing family. Now that he is here, though, Dov doesn't know how he will survive on his own, especially with political tensions at an...  more

A Treasure Men Will Kill For...Unless Two Friends Can Stop Them Doz Zalinski has found his way to Jerusalem, where he is sure he will uncover news of his missing family. Now that he is here, though, Dov doesn't know how he will survive on his own, especially with political tensions at an all-time high. The unlikely friendship of an Arab Christian seems to offer Dov a refuge—until it become clear Farouk Ben-Jazzi has troubles of his own. Men from every corner of Jerusalem will do anything to get their hands on a collection of ancient scrolls in the old man's care. Suddenly it is up to Dov to save the scrolls—and Ben-Jazzi—from terrible harm. Emily Parkinson can't seem to forget stubborn Dov Zalinski and his search for his family. Without really knowing why, she secretly takes up the search, too. But Emily's efforts at helping her friend are nearly ended by her father's announcement that their family will soon be leaving Palestine for the safety of England. Then an unexpected meeting finds Emily once again face-to-face with Dov...and part of his dangerous mission.

A Moonlight Escape—Their Only Hope For Safety! Dov Zalinksi has achieved his goal of broadcasting from Old City Jerusalem, only to find himself trapped in the siege of the Jewish Quarter. Escalating Arab attacks rock the home where he has taken temporary refuge and leave a dozen orphans...  more

A Moonlight Escape—Their Only Hope For Safety! Dov Zalinksi has achieved his goal of broadcasting from Old City Jerusalem, only to find himself trapped in the siege of the Jewish Quarter. Escalating Arab attacks rock the home where he has taken temporary refuge and leave a dozen orphans displaced and alone. With war just days away, the Jewish Quarter is no longer a safe place for anyone, let alone children. Caught in circumstances beyond his control, Dov comes up with a daring plan for their escape. Can he trust God to help them find freedom? Emily Parkinson's journey home to England takes an unexpected twist when her ship docks at Cyprus for emergency repairs. Knowing Dov's father spent his final days in the island's detainment camps for illegal Jews, Emily sees the detour as her chance to search for Dov's missing mother—if Emily can just find a way into the camps. Could Leah Zalinski still be alive? Emily will stop at nothing to learn the truth....

Book 6 of Promise of Zion. When Israel declares independence, Dov and Emily are torn between celebration and frustration. As Jerus- alem’s situation grows desperate, Dov escapes in an attempt to reach his mother. Emily follows him with the help of a secretive stranger, and the three make...  more

Book 6 of Promise of Zion. When Israel declares independence, Dov and Emily are torn between celebration and frustration. As Jerus- alem’s situation grows desperate, Dov escapes in an attempt to reach his mother. Emily follows him with the help of a secretive stranger, and the three make their way to Kibbutz Yad Shalom. Dov and Emily are delighted to see old friends at the kibbutz—but can the settlement survive an attack by Egyptian soldiers and an apparent betrayal? Amidst this turmoil, how can Dov and his mother be reunited? While Israel fights to gain its independence, Dov struggles with what it means to be truly free.