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When the call comes in, Detective Peter Decker can hardly believe it. A rape at the yeshiva up in the canyon and hill country behind Los Angeles? True, there had been some recent anti-Semitic vandalism but never any violence. Not only that, but this was a strict Orthodox Jewish community, self-enclosed and suspicious of outsiders. Not much chance they'd co-operate with the police. And he is right - as Rina Lazarus, the frustratingly fascinating young widow who found the victim proves when she talks about her world. Outsider he may be, but Decker has a feeling in his policeman's bones that the cost of privacy to this determined community could be murderously high...
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Intriguing murder mystery within a strict Orthodox community.
Who is this book for?
If you're into compelling crime stories set against a tight-knit community backdrop, The Ritual Bath offers a fascinating glimpse into Orthodox Jewish life and the complexities of investigative work. The characters are richly drawn, especially detective Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, making it an engaging read that combines suspense with cultural insight.
