Product Description

In 1989, with his media empire on the brink of collapse, Max Robertson dies mysteriously, apparently committing suicide. Now, six months on, ex-Mossad agent Sam Woolfman is hired to find Robertson's missing 50-million - a job that has already claimed the lives of five men. Using his espionage expertise Sam's investigation takes him throughout Europe, extracting and deciphering what clues he can. As he delves deeper into the dark underbelly of Robertson's murky business dealings, he discovers that Robertson's death may have been more sinister than it first appeared. In a web of intrigue, betrayal and deceit Sam's loyalty and allegiance are tested. Unsure of who he can really trust he sets out to discover the truth. Faced with conspiracy, murder and treachery, Sam must navigate the world of international espionage - and escape with his life. The secret he discovers would destroy the world economy if it became known.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #845693 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

From the Publisher
First in a series of explosive thrillers with a series hero, Max is based on the mysterious death of Robert Maxwell.

From the Back Cover
One man’s journey to the heart of the greatest conspiracy of the twentieth century.

Sam Woolfman has spent five years as a top assassin for The Mossad, Israel's feared secret service.

Max Robertson is a billionaire media tycoon, who mysteriously drowns whilst his commercial empire collapses around him.

When Sam leaves the Mossad, he is left alone, a broken and hunted man. In one last throw of the dice, he accepts an assignment to find out the truth behind the death of billionaire media tycoon, Max Robertson.

Slowly, a global conspiracy of terrifying scale starts to unravel. What was the secret of Robertson's fortune? Why were the great powers of the world so keen to protect him? What is the mystery of his death that must never be revealed?

Sam is about to find out -- but as he does so, his own life is put in danger.

'Max' is a shocking, realistic thriller, written with insider knowledge that throws new and piercing light on one of the greatest scandals of the last two decades.

About the Author
Juval Aviv is President and CEO of Interfor, Inc., an international corporate intelligence and investigations firm. Since its inception, Interfor's asset investigation services have recovered over $10 billion worldwide for its clients. Before founding Interfor, Juval served as an officer in the Israel Defense Force (Major, retired) leading an elite Commando/Intelligence Unit and was later selected by the Israeli Secret Service (Mossad) to participate in a number of intelligence and special operations in many countries in the late 1960s and 1970s. In 1984, a true account of one mission was published entitled Vengeance which inspired the major motion picture, Munich , directed by Steven Spielberg.

Customer Reviews

Great Spy Novel
Wow! A first rate espionage thriller. The level of detail, the blend of fact and fiction and the larger than life characters make "Max" a great, fun read. I couldn't put it down. I would recommend it to any fans of the genre.

WOW! QUITE THRILLING!
I rarely take the time to write reviews or to comment on fiction, however, I felt that I had to this one time. I picked up a copy of MAX to read while on holiday and finished it in 2 days. It was non-stop excitement and fun. I enjoyed stumbling upon subtle nuggets of reality having read Vengeance by George Jonas and having watched Sword of Gideon years ago. There are direct parallels to be found between all three stories if one takes the time to explore. MAX is the perfect blend between fiction and non-fiction considering the background of the author and the other real-life stories attributed to him. Definitely worth the read.

Great Summer Thriller!
This book was extremely exciting and entertaining. The mix of controversy and the subtle way the author infused his insider knowledge of the case and intelligence matters left me with the feeling that I was reading more than just a work of fiction. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a fast-paced, well-written thriller.