There was no plot until more than half way through the book, unless you count wandering around trying to figure out if there is a plot.

It was a pleasant read but didn't hold my interest. I found myself forgetting about the story between reading sessions, instead of it living in my head, constantly calling me back. I had to renew/re-check-out the book 3 times...

I expect someone with a deep personal interest in Palestine/Jerusalem/etc. would find it more engaging. There are a lot of descriptions of life, history, and politics in that region. Overall it felt more like an atmospheric book than an adventure - unusual for a mystery.