The Sanhedrin Chronicles - by J S Gold (Paperback)

About the Book

A Modern Fantasy Where Ancient Hebrew Mysticism Comes Alive On The Streets Of New York

College student and certified nerd Arthur Rose has issues: he's estranged from his Jewish faith, needs a recommendation for grad school, and getting back with his ex, Lynn, is going to take more than an apology and chocolate. He's trying to balance it all when he starts seeing shapes in the dark. Soon after, a mysterious young woman approaches him, claiming she killed his father and is searching for a stone blessed by God Himself.

What follows is a tale ripped from Arthur's wildest fantasies: to protect the world from evil, he must join a secret order of Jewish demon-hunters that has spanned millennia. He'll need to master Hebrew magic, uncover the secrets of his past, and embrace his heritage. In doing so, he won't just reclaim his faith but become...

SANHEDRIN.

Book Synopsis

A Modern Fantasy Where Ancient Hebrew Mysticism Comes Alive On The Streets Of New York

College student and certified nerd Arthur Rose has issues: he's estranged from his Jewish faith, needs a recommendation for grad school, and getting back with his ex, Lynn, is going to take more than an apology and chocolate. He's trying to balance it all when he starts seeing shapes in the dark. Soon after, a mysterious young woman approaches him, claiming she killed his father and is searching for a stone blessed by God Himself.

What follows is a tale ripped from Arthur's wildest fantasies: to protect the world from evil, he must join a secret order of Jewish demon-hunters that has spanned millennia. He'll need to master Hebrew magic, uncover the secrets of his past, and embrace his heritage. In doing so, he won't just reclaim his faith but become...

SANHEDRIN.

Review Quotes

Demon-killing shofars, a living tallit worthy of Doctor Strange, and health-restoring manna. Those are just a few things one can expect while reading J.S. Gold's The Sanhedrin Chronicles, where history, culture, folklore, and religious mysticism come vividly to life, holding the promise of a sprawling new fantasy book series that will do for Judaism what the bestselling Percy Jackson saga did for Greek mythology. Dense, yet never overwhelming, The Sanhedrin Chronicles is merely the curtain-raiser for an epic spanning multiple sequels.

--Josh Weiss "Forbes"

"I loved the Sanhedrin Chronicles, not only for its unique cultural twist on the urban fantasy genre, but because it has all the elements I enjoy in a story--secret societies, ancient enemies, and clever magic. J.S. Gold writes an engaging tale, and I can't wait for the next book!"

--Steve Ruskin, author of The Newton Cipher

Feels at once real and mythological, effortlessly drawing readers in from the very first page and never letting them go.--BookTrib

The worldbuilding is elaborate and engaging, setting the stage for what could easily become a compelling and gritty fantasy series. An exciting and magical Jewish urban fantasy novel.--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

J.S. Gold has been a fantasy enthusiast for as long as he can remember and has been writing for over a decade. By day, he teaches history to high schoolers who (hopefully) remember it. He lives (and jokes, and dances, and sings) with his wife, daughter, son, and two cats on Long Island, New York.