Murder Under the Bridge: A Palestine Mystery, By Kate Raphael

The Middle East Children's Alliance invites you to the

Bay Area Book Launch for Kate Raphael's new book
MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE: A Palestine Mystery

Thursday, November 19 - 7:30pm
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
(near Ashby Bart)
Tickets $5, no one turned away

Bay Area activist Kate Raphael's new novel is a fast-paced and intricately-plotted mystery offering an intimate look at the lives of women in the Middle East. Hear Kate read from and discuss her book - and buy your own copy for her to sign!

**Featuring Special Guest: Political comedian Karinda Dobbins
**Introduced by KPFA radio host Malihe Razazan

This riveting story provides a rich portrait of life behind the headlines of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Ayelet Waldman, author of Love and Treasure

The mix of murder and politics makes for fascinating reading, made even richer by the revealing glimpse of life in the occupied territories. -- Booklist

A stunning mystery novel by a talented new writer. Anyone picking up the book will be drawn in by Rania and Chloe, a dynamic, realistic, pair of women sleuths who bridge cultural divide and distrust to investigate a death on the Israeli-Palestinian border...[A] compassionate and suspenseful tale.
- Sujata Massey, author of The Sleeping Dictionary

Kate Raphael gives us smart, complex women who challenge the boundaries of states and expand the boundaries of mysteries. This is a great read!
- Elana Dykewomon, author of Beyond the Pale

KATE RAPHAEL organizes direct action and educational campaigns for social & economic justice, queer liberation, opposing militarism and Palestine solidarity.
She lived in Palestine for 18 months as a member of the International Women's Peace Service, documenting the human rights abuses of Palestinians. Currently Kate co-produces the weekly radio show, Women's Magazine, on KPFA/Pacifica radio.

Benefit for Palestinian women and children, wheelchair accessible.