"Talia Carner, long established as one of the strongest voices in Jewish historical fiction, returns with her finest work to date, The Boy With the Star Tattoo. Spanning World War II Europe to the struggling early state of Israel, Carner’s latest brings to light important history in a spellbinding and unforgettable human drama." — Pam Jenoff, NYT Bestselling Author of Code Name Sapphire
"Historical novels don’t get much better than The Boy with the Star Tattoo, and it’s obvious that the author did her homework, then sat down to a labor of love. The mark of a great historical novel is where the fictional characters become more real than the historical events they are living through. Talia Carner is a writer’s writer and a reader’s delight." — Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author
“The Boy With the Star Tattoo is a heartfelt testament to the power of determination and belonging. Talia Carner is a masterful storyteller - bringing fascinating history to life in the way that only the best historical fiction can. Perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff and Heather Morris.” — Kelly Rimmer, NYT-bestselling author of The Paris Agent
“Thoroughly researched and vividly rendered, this is an important and unforgettable story of exploitation and empowerment that will leave you both shaken and inspired.” — Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author, on The Third Daughter
“Impeccably researched and beautifully written…An unforgettable story of strength and survival.” — Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author, on The Third Daughter
“Exquisitely told...a moving and utterly captivating novel that I will be thinking about for a long, long time.” — Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author, on Jerusalem Maiden
“Esther Kaminsky is a true heroine . . . The truly marvelous thing about Jerusalem Maiden is how deeply Talia Carner is able to evoke Esther’s faith and the complexity of the choices she faces. A beautiful and timely novel.” — Margot Livesey on JERUSALEM MAIDEN
Engaging . . . Carner renders Esther’s world with great authority and detail, revealing intimate familial rituals within the larger political and socioeconomic context.” — Publishers Weekly on Jerusalem Maiden