"Here There Is No Why is a political, poetic, and unputdownable page-turner of a novel. Graubart's dialogue sparkles with wit, his compelling characters surprise with their complex arcs, and the story continuously keeps you on your toes. But Here There Is No Why stands out from other literary mysteries in that it not only takes you on a narrative journey but a spiritual one as well. Graubart asks complicated, provocative, and frighteningly urgent questions about God, war, and our own complicity. Here There Is No Why creates a searing portrait of a survivor, an artist, and a country on the brink of change."-Ali Viterbi, playwright, author of In Every Generation "Here There Is No Why, like Philip Graubart's other novels, gives readers an exciting plot filled with twists and turns. But Graubart's books transcend a 'detective' label. Here There Is No Why offers a cast of complex characters and raises a number of provocative theological questions. Well-written and intellectually challenging. I commend it highly."-Michael Kinnamon, author of Summer of Love and Evil and The Nominee "Come for the murder mystery. Stay for the blackmail, forgiveness, betrayal, love, and wise insight into some of life's deepest questions. Or come for all of that, and stay for the murder mystery! Either way, Philip Graubart has given us a compelling, entertaining, and uplifting novel that will leave you inspired. Don't miss it!"-Richard Agler, author of The Tragedy Test and A God That We Can Believe In "From the first tantalizing text to the climactic, shattering last scene, Philip Graubart's Here There Is No Why is a wild and wondrous joyride filled with dizzying plot twists and fast-paced action."-Laura Blumenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of Revenge "In this captivating novel, Philip Graubart expertly weaves together history, mystery, and the profound themes of forgiveness and redemption. His dynamic writing style and the intricate plot twists evoke the brilliance of Agatha ...