Author Description

A chance encounter one rainy night in 1976 New York City begins a string of events leading NYPD officer Michael Callahan to Tel Aviv, Israel, and a showdown seven years later with an enemy he did not even know he had. Reluctantly recruited by the CIA, the ex-policeman is forced to act as a courier between moderate Palestinians and western intelligence. Playing out against the turmoil of the Middle East it is also a complicated love story, as Michael falls in love with both an Israeli and with a Palestinian, yet finds it hard to say the words, "I love you." The story culminates in a showdown in the Old City of Jerusalem that leaves no one unscathed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midwest Book Review Small Press Bookwatch: December 2023 https://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/dec_23.htm#generalfiction The General Fiction Shelf Critique: Of particular interest to fans of international espionage thrillers, "Never Said I Love You" showcases author Michael McGrath's genuine flair for originality, the creation of memorable characters, and the kind of narrative storytelling style that fully engages the reader's rapt attention from start to finish. Especially and unreservedly recommended for community library collections, and a fun read from beginning to end, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Never Said I Love You" is also readily available for personal reading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).