Ezra Barany

Biography

Ezra Barany loves riveting readers with thrillers, but by order of the DMV must place a warning on every book cover, "Do not read while driving." His first two books in THE TORAH CODES series were award-winning international bestsellers. In his free time, he has eye-opening discussions on the art of writing novels with his wife and book coach Beth Barany. A high school physics teacher, Ezra lives in Oakland with his beloved wife and two cats and is working on the next book in THE TORAH CODES series. Ezra, not the cats.

Where to find Ezra Barany online

Series

The Torah Codes
The Torah Codes series by Ezra Barany, A Kosher thrill ride, hold the pickle.

Books

7 Essential Keys to Planning Your Novel: Story Preparation for Pantsers
Series: Writers Fun Zone Publishing Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,310. Language: English. Published: October 6, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching methods & materials / language arts, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Creativity
A short and sweet instruction booklet to help you plan your novel so you can write it with confidence, clarity, and compassion. This book is by award winning authors and founders of Barany School of Fiction: Beth Barany, certified creativity coach for writers, writing teacher, workshop leader, and novelist; and, Ezra Barany, novelist, teacher, and mentor. Comes with a Bonus Pack: Sign up for it!
Bullets Aren't Kosher
Series: The Torah Codes. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 94,500. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2020 and represented by Beth Barany. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Law & Crime, Fiction » Children’s books » Religious / Jewish
Have you ever woken up wondering where you were, who you were, and why you were wanted for murder? Ezra Barany presents a kosher crime thriller of amnesia set in San Francisco to keep you up all night guessing. Like the other books in The Torah Codes series, and inspired The Sunflower by Elie Wiesel, this novel includes essays reflecting on the Jewish themes of the book.
Deborah's Number: A Bank Heist Mitzvah
Series: The Torah Codes. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 92,010. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2018 and represented by Beth Barany. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
When your beloved is kidnapped by a crazed killer, and you’re trapped in a bank heist, being held hostage is damned inconvenient.
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It!
Series: Writers Fun Zone Publishing Books. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 23,860. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy » Composition & creative writing, Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills
This book will help you get excited to plan your novel. The tools shared here are designed to spark your muse and give you confidence when you sit down to write your story. Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: And Have Fun Doing It! is for organic writers and pansters who want a roadmap to follow, so that they can let their creativity loose.
The Torah Codes
Series: The Torah Codes, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 74,880. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2014 and represented by Beth Barany. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Christian » Suspense
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Award-winner of the Hollywood Book Festival and of the Mensa Sharp Writ Book Award, bestselling thriller The Torah Codes has been called a Jewish version of The Da Vinci Code. When computer programmer Nathan Yirmorshy discovers he's being stalked by a secret society, he must abandon his home and open his heart to a tarot reader--just as the ancient scriptures have foretold.
36 Righteous, A Serial Killer's Hit List
Series: The Torah Codes, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 97,470. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2014 and represented by Beth Barany. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Cultural & ethnic themes » Jewish
What if you discovered your beloved was on a hit list? Ezra Barany releases this sequel to his award-winning bestselling thriller, The Torah Codes. Included is an appendix of essays and interviews by Rabbi Harold Kushner, Reverend Amber Belldene, Rabbi Daniel Kohn, and others who tackle the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"