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Batya Gur

Batya Gur (1947-2005) was an Israeli author, best known for her detective fiction. She was born in Tel Aviv and studied Hebrew literature and history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Gur began her career as a high school teacher and later became a literary critic for leading Israeli newspapers. Her series of detective novels, featuring the character Michael Ohayon, gained her fame and a devoted readership. These novels delve deeply into the complexities of Israeli society and are noted for their psychological depth and detailed character development.

Books

Literary Murder / Batya Gur