/Spotlight West Bloomfield Author Writes New Thriller est Bloomfield author Robert Edward Levin was very excited at a tt.z. Attv441.4 Honored by the Israeli Government with a "50TH ANNIVERSARY ISRAEL TRAVEL & TOURISM AWARD" ISRAEL FAMILY TOURS Bar Mitzvah Child Travels Completely Free! (No hidden costs) We Offer The Best Tour Staying At The Best Hotels For The Best Prices! Featuring The KING DAVID & DAN Tel Aviv Hotels LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR TO ISRAEL! SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SINCE 1970 2_ ing: "I want to write the greatest book ever. Levin will be at several local Barnes & Noble stores in the coming weeks. He will be at the Utica store, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; in Troy, 2 p.m. Jan. 9; in Okemos, 7 p.m. Jan. 14; and in Rochester, 2 p.m. Jan. 23. recent Barnes & Noble book signing for his suspense novel The Lizard and the Fly. Not only was there quite a crowd to see him, but he'd just found out that his book was nominated for the 1998 best suspense Columist's Note: I usually do not per- thriller of the year by Barnes & Noble. sonalize items in my column; however, I Although Levin will not divulge was Robert Levin eighth grade Spanish who is the lizard or the fly for teacher at Thompson Junior fear of disclosing the story, he High, during my first year of says that his book is about a teaching. At that time, Levin serial killer who blends easily was not a stellar student. I into society. "He could be the know now that grades don't boy next door," says Levin, always predict success. adding "it's really a book about the friendship between UNDER THE STARS two men and how, through a The Detroit Institute of CARL A JEAN series of horrific situations, Arts' recent gala Under the - SCH WART Z their friendship becomes Stars XIX raised more than Local Columnist greater and greater." $200,000 for the museum. Levin, 42, began writing The theme of the evening was "20th poetry in the tenth grade at Southfield Century Art,"and the new modern and High School. After graduating from contemporary art galleries were open for Michigan State University with an all to admire. More than 650 guests English degree, he earned a law degree attended the benefit. Some of the sup- from Cooley Law School. His first porters included Gilbert and Lila Silver- book, American Meat, a collection of man, Jack and Aviva Robinson, Alan E. poems published in 1997, actually was written during his college years. He describes the novel he is work- ing on now as mainstream fiction. It's not yet ready for publication, as he is still in the process of writing and hon- 301/384-4660 -1-800-338-7075 ELMAIL-774C--'— • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • 56w7. .9(oev-Zr • : VEGAS: LAS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ‘r, • • r/x- • • • • • • • • • • r‘e • • • € 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flights from Detroit Metro, Flint Bishop & Detroit City Bellagio Caesars MGM Grand Mirage Sydell and Doug Schubot admire some art at the recent gala for the Detroit Institute of Arts. 2- to 7-night vacations available 2 nights from '3299 ' Airfare Included Rates based on 2-nightTuelWed departure from Detroit Metro at the MGM Grand Emerald Tower. Tues &Wed start 212/99. D-11v1 HF 'MI FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR 800-669-4466 OR 248-827-4070 Rates include Federal Ex Excise Tax. Ras are capacity controlled, vary by date, hotel selected , duration and are subject to Races increase without notice. Not included: Airport P.F.C. ($3 each way) or segment fees ($2 per segment) Prices valid at time ad was prepared, Transportation provided by Sun Country, Transmeridian and Pro Air. Participation contract required. I 1 /9/98 LANA GORDON TRAVEL Experienced and personal service FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS CALL DANA . 2413• 626 • 5800 12/4 1998 106 Detroit Jewish News Fun, Affordable & Exciting! Robert Edward Levin;- book "The Lizard and the Fly" was recently nomi- nated for the best thriller of the year by Barnes & Noble Art collectors Marianne and Alan E. Schwartz always attend the Under the Stars event.