"A gripping crime novel set in the early days of Jesus of Nazareth that masterfully mixes humor, memorable characters and razor-sharp pacing while always remaining respectful of historical and biblical traditions." 

--Book and Reader

Two messiah candidates. One crime of Biblical proportions. A gripping holiday read. 

Welcome to the official web site of Bethlehem Boys, a Biblical crime novel by Jeffrey Briskin, available in paperback and Kindle format on Amazon. Kindle Unlimited subscribers can also read the book for free. 

In the year 1 AD, Senior Constable Gidon of the Bethlehem Town Watch investigates the theft of three treasures given by visiting scholars as a messiah blessing to the newborn son of a family of Nazarenes lodging in a barn. 

But what begins as a simple investigation soon escalates into a tale of murder, politics and religious conflicts that threaten to shatter the uneasy peace of a nation suffering under the yoke of Roman oppression. 

Join the thousands of readers who have added a little mystery to their holiday season--get Bethlehem Boys today!

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