Books like The Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman
When a remote yeshiva community in the California hills is struck by a brutal crime, LAPD detective Peter Decker is called in to investigate the shocking case. The victim— a woman returning from the mikvah, the ritual bath for purification—was raped and left severely injured. Decker’s investigation is led by Rina Lazarus, a composed and insightful witness from the community, the only person willing to speak openly about the violation. As Decker and Rina navigate the maze of religious law and cultural sensitivities, a growing connection threatens to disrupt both the case and their own personal boundaries. Complicating the investigation are revelations about the community that risk undermining the trust between the hard‑nosed cop and the deeply religious woman he has come to depend on.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Faye Kellerman
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