Dov Silverman: 26 books

in safed, dov taught english as a second language, was a high school principal, lecturer on teaching methods, a supervisor of english teachers, and taught creative writing at universities in israel and the united states. He served 4 years as a safed city councilman. his wife, janet, was his editor...

“Which tune do I dance to?” the little boy asked.“We all dance to God’s music,” the nun replied.This is the story of a tenth generation Catholic-American on his mother’s side, a second generation Jewish-American on his father’s side and his Search for Identity. Victor Holland...

The world stands on the brink of it's darkest hour. John Mung's great-grandson, Captain Kenji Ishikaway of Japan's air force becomes embroiled a series of events that lead to the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and ultimately Hiroshima. He must go into the very Gates of Hell. This...

John Mung inherits the title of Black Dragon, thereby becoming the eyes and ears of the Emperor of Japan. It's a world of change for the feudal country. Mung must work through betrayal and dangerous intrigue to open the borders to foreign trade and bring feudal Japan into the modern age. "A...

At 6:58 a.m., Sunday, 26 December 2004, planet Earth trembled. An underwater earthquake equal to the power of 23,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs shook the world. The deep-water seismic eruption generated ocean swells 50 feet high.They became tsunamis. Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal in south east India...

A collection of short stories by Dov Silverman, award winning history fiction author - touching on moments in history, things we should not forget, and how the heart never forgets. Tennessee Mountain Music A Man’s Reputation Banjo Eddie Elvis Helps Me Courting Amphitrite (Women’s Prison...

Well-behaved women seldom make history. Lola Montez was anything but well-behaved. Many were enamored by her sparkling blue eyes and midnight black hair, but she was captivated by fame, power and money. In an age where women struggled for equality, she danced to the top where she eventually...

Her land had been claimed by the Romans, and now it faced invasion by a more dangerous force to the east. But the beautiful Cahena was gifted with second sight, and she would use it to protect her people from the enemy... even if it meant turning from God. The historical novel by the award-winning...

For European foreigners in 19th century Japan, a danger has risen through the Golden Lizard leader. He and his tattooed men are bent on removing Japan of all foreigners. This isn't the only obstacle Japan's heroes, John Mung and John Whittefield, face while attempting to educate Japan out of the feudal...

Fighting in the Korean War, Colonel "Tough" Tony Shultz of the 5th Marines clashes against Sung Shi Lee and the Chiang-si Province Boys. It's a stark contrast of American ideals vs the pride of an ancient culture, certain of its own Communist ideals. Political wrangling and corruption are...

A collection of short stories dealing with daily Hebrew life, history and culture. Funny, thought-provoking, and even a little sad these stories will make you smile and open your heart.

Dockside in Woolwich, England on August 24th 1833. A terrified group of women, some pregnant, and their children are crammed into the hull of the prison ship, the Amphitrite. Their destination is Australia for a future life of hardship and endless toil. They were destined to never make it. History...

Love, treachery and sacrifice come to Japan in the first part of the 20th century. John Mung and the Black Dragon Society are called upon by the Emperor to thwart Japan's militarist plans to wage war with China, Korea, and Russia. When Mung's grandson and his wife are recruited to spy in Manchuria,...

AMETROPIA: A myopic condition preventing the eye from focusing; short-sightedness. Gentaro, a Nisei (Japanese American) artist is found dead in a 16th century castle located in the village of Joshu in southern Japan. It’s a murder of international consequence. A year later Hiroki “The Black...