The Golem - by Hilary Goldstein (Paperback)

About the Book

Framed for the President's murder and exiled from America, Danya Ben-El'azar watches her husband die and flees with her infant son. Now a hardened mercenary known only as The Golem, she and her son travel the world, weapons in hand, hunting the powerful figures who destroyed their lives.

Book Synopsis

The Golem by Hilary Goldstein is a high-octane, futuristic revenge thriller that blends political conspiracy, family drama, and explosive action. Framed for the assassination of the President, Danya Ben-El'azar--a former government operative--watches her husband executed and barely escapes with her infant son. Years later, living in exile and branded an enemy of the state, Danya has become a feared mercenary known only as the Golem. Alongside her now-six-year-old son, Jonah, she hunts the powerful figures who destroyed their lives, dismantling a web of corruption that stretches across nations and into the heart of a militarized future.
Set against the neon-lit skylines of global cities, The Golem explores the cost of vengeance, motherhood under fire, and the price of reclaiming one's humanity after total loss. Goldstein's sharp, cinematic storytelling and Giovanni Timpano's gritty, dynamic art fuse cyber-punk atmosphere with emotional intensity, portraying a mother-child duo that is both tender and terrifying. As Danya closes in on her enemies, she must decide whether redemption or annihilation lies at the end of her bloody path. Brutal, stylish, and deeply personal, The Golem reimagines the mythic avenger for a modern world--where monsters are made not from clay, but from grief, survival, and love turned weapon.

About the Author

Hilary Goldstein is a versatile writer whose work spans short stories, novels, and comic books, following a stint as Editor-in-Chief at IGN. He authored titles such as Even Swamp Creatures Get the Blues and the indie comic series Hoodlum. His comic writing blends high-concept fantasy, urban grit and character-driven conflict--Hoodlum for instance features a young thief battling demon rulers in a steampunk-inflected world. Goldstein's style is informed by his diverse creative background, giving him a sharp sense for pacing, audience engagement, and genre tropes. He often explores power, identity and societal undercurrents within speculative frameworks. More recently he has also worked in marketing, bringing a cross-media sensibility to his creative work.