Masada 2 Interventions — Wayne Weiner

Masada 2 Interventions Wayne Weiner D.Ed. He was a weapon far more dangerous than any he carried with him. He knew most of the time he would be used to further some political aim of Israel, or loaned out to the United States, but today he was working solely on his own. Aaron Weber would appear to be just another kid growing up amidst the bustle and din of the hardscrabble working class communities of Dorchester, Massachusetts, trying to carve out a life for himself and making the most of the diminishing opportunities post-war America had to offer. But, from the time of his birth, Aaron has been earmarked for a role unimaginable to his classmates and neighbors. Aaron's path does not lead to domestic predictability and job security as a public school teacher in a generic Boston suburb. In fact, it leads to the heart of the Negev desert. Here, in Arad, Aaron is being groomed at a secret Israeli training base to become a resolute and precise instrument of death â€" a skilled assassin in the covert group Masada2, a quasi-government group sanctioned by David Ben Gurion and Israel's founding leaders, and also known to a few select members of the American government. The first installment in a three-part series, Masada 2 Interventions introduces Aaron as a young boy and explores his formative years, at home with his family, and around Dorchester and the North End, and most importantly in the secret confines of Heck House, where his indoctrination commences. This gripping story continues across continents and across decades, spinning out in a thrilling culmination, as the aftermath of the Black September terror attacks at the 1972 Munich Olympics places Aaron on an irrevocable mission that reeks of betrayal and deceit. A classic, cloak-and-dagger tale of action and intrigue, Masada 2 Interventions is a spellbinding story that mines the psychological depths of its hero and his mentors, while mapping out a detailed history of Israel and the Middle East, from the end of the British Mandate over Palestine to the waning days of the Shah's reign in Iran. Interwoven are fascinating tales of the mafia and gangland Boston, the disappearance of Teamster's boss, Jimmy Hoffa, and other milestone events of the late 20th century. Aaron identifies himself with the biblical character Joab, captain of the army of King David, who had the capacity to do terrible things in defense of Israel. Can this young man, who seems perfectly normal to the outside world, exist in polite society as a professional killer and steadfast agent in service to the overriding needs of the State of Israel? Does anyone truly live their life without being a part of a greater plan, and can one always do the right thing no matter what the cost? The stakes are high, and ethical dilemmas loom large, but for Aaron Weber the mission is clear: trust your moral compass, never walk away from an assignment and use every skill, instinct and talent at your disposal to protect Israel from the forces that seek to destroy it.