“The author’s intimate knowledge of the region and his sharp eye and ear for its sights and sounds are impressive and immersive, and sporadic flashes of humor lighten the mood and humanize the characters.” – Kirkus Review

“Taut, exotic, and relentlessly gripping, Bank Holiday plunges readers into a pulse-pounding international thriller of banking scandals, armed rebels, and secrets buried deep in the alleys of Marrakesh—perfect for fans of globe-trotting suspense with cinematic twists.” – NewInBooks.com

A Moroccan Heist That Hooks You Like Hitchcock: Fast-Paced Thrills in Bank Holiday!
Bank Holiday is a gripping, fast-paced crime heist thriller set in the exotic country of Morocco that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The story revolves around Jason Schumann, a vacationing Federal Reserve banker who stumbles into the shadowy world of the international money trade while vacationing along with his hapless brother, Will. Jason teams up with an alluring Moroccan woman, called Sharara, and a cabbie with a checkered past, all while staying steps ahead of a heated police investigation involving an important banker’s sudden death. Mark Lesser’s brisk writing style delivers vivid descriptions of Morocco’s history, opulence and its shadowy underbelly. If you’re a fan of crime heist thrillers with a strong sense of pace and exotic locales, this is a hidden gem of a novel that can be read over a weekend. Bank Holiday is the modern embodiment of a masterful Hitchcock film, very reminiscent of “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” – J. Lee

Action Packed Thrill Ride!
An International thriller ride set in the backdrop of Morocco. Each page gives you a chance to experience the sights, sounds, even the taste of Moroccan life. Alongside a gripping action packed story of suspense, crime, love, relationship, which keeps you at the edge of your seat to the end. Feel the colors of Morocco and take a moment to have some Moroccan tea! – V. Mathews

Fun and fast page turner
A fun and fast page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. – Amazon Reader

Gripping Thriller!
Loved this book! I was enthralled page after page in both pace of the story and the mysterious backdrop of Marrakesh which pulled me into its history and suspense all the more. – Linda WG.

A wild ride through Marrakesh and Morocco
A wild ride through Marrakesh’s shadowy alleys. Gripping from start to finish. Bank Holiday delivers bank heists, armed rebels, Moroccan skylines, and razor-sharp twists. Totally worth the ride. – SS