* Hello, my name is not “Yariv Inbar” but we will get to that later...

* Hello, my name is not
“Yariv Inbar” but we will get to that later…

Operation Bethlehem

This propulsive thriller will not only have you on the edge of your seat but also force you to stay up way past your bedtime, turning pages.

Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman On Fire

Operation Bethlehem

Even if you think spy nov­els aren’t for you, this book will pull you in. You won’t regret a moment of being immersed in the exhil­a­rat­ing world of Oper­a­tion Beth­le­hem.

Merle Eisman, Jewish Book Council

Behind The Trigger

Overall, Yariv Inbar’s novel is a superb read. It, with Irit’s and Noor’s tale, reminds readers that espionage is a very intimate, human, and flawed business, and a very psychological one at heart.

Dr. Kenneth Dekleva, The Cipher Brief

Operation Bethlehem

Readers with an interest in espionage fiction will be presented with a rare and fascinating introduction to the secret, life, and death world of Mossad spies and terrorists.

The Midwest Book Review

Behind The Trigger

On one level, this is a powerful thriller, highlighting the work of special forces, their surveillance techniques, and the risks involved. On another level, it examines internal fears and the themes of friendship and love… These and other questions make for a very satisfying read.

Merle Eisman, Jewish Book Council

Behind The Trigger

Tense, fast-paced, emotionally charged, and gripping, Behind the Trigger is a masterclass in suspense from start to finish.

Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of Warsaw

Behind The Trigger

Yariv Inbar’s book positions him as a prominent thriller writer who knows what he’s talking about and, most importantly, knows how to tell it.

Jonathan de Shalit, Israel Today

Operation Bethlehem

Yariv Inbar – whatever his real identity is – positions himself among the best thriller novelists writing in Hebrew.

Guy Horowitz, Haaretz

The End Justifies

Inbar, in his first book, proves that he is an author able to present highly developed complexities that are usually absent in debut novels, and especially in the thriller and espionage genres.

Alit Karp, Haaretz

The End Justifies

One of the best books in this genre I’ve read in recent years.

Yoav Limor, Channel 12

Behind the Trigger

Fantastic psychological thriller that truly grabbed me! The way the author develops the two main female characters and the tension between them is brilliant. If you’re into a gripping and insightful read, you absolutely have to check this one out!

Jack Lively, Author of the Tom Keeler series of thriller novels

From the Media

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Israeli intelligence veteran Yariv Inbar publishes spy thrillers under pseudonym

Author Yariv Inbar discusses his latest thriller 'Behind the Trigger' and upcoming book inspired by the pager operation; says publishers abroad avoid Israeli writers post-Oct. 7

The Cipher Brief Review

Mossad Loves Psychology: The World of Yariv Inbar

Overall, Yariv Inbar’s novel is a superb read. It, with Irit’s and Noor’s tale, reminds readers that espionage is a very intimate, human, and flawed business, and a very psychological one at heart.

Who are we and where is home?

The Hebrew Union College Commons Podcast presents unique, topical, and scholarly conversations offering passionate perspectives from Judaism’s leading thinkers. Who are we and where is home? Author Yariv Inbar investigates through the mental tightrope of espionage.

Authors and Intel­li­gence Offi­cers: What One Pro­fes­sion Taught Me About the Other

Authors and intel­li­gence offi­cers may seem like pro­fes­sions that are worlds apart, but they share more sim­i­lar­i­ties than one might think.

Covert operations and personal battles: The unseen side of an Israeli spy’s life

For the upcoming release of the English translation of his book, Yariv Inbar (pseudonym) says he took much inspiration from operations and experiences he had during his 15 years in the intelligence services.

Redemption in the Fields of Bethlehem

Operation Bethlehem is entertaining, intriguing, and very readable, and Yariv Inbar – whatever his real identity is – positions himself among the best thriller novelists writing in Hebrew.