No Higher Law
No Higher Law by Philip Friedman is a gripping narrative published by Headline Feature in 2000, featuring 570 pages in English. The story centers on Ben Kaplan, the chief of the Major Crimes unit in the US Attorney’s office in New York, who faces a moral dilemma when a small-time fraud case escalates into a significant public crisis. Initially a credit-card scam involving a group of orthodox Jews, the situation intensifies following a late-night raid that leaves a vigilante in a coma, leading to racial tensions in Brooklyn.
Readers will find a complex exploration of loyalty and identity as Kaplan navigates the fallout from the case while attempting to reconnect with his Jewish heritage and provide a stable environment for his daughter. The narrative delves into themes of mystery and suspense, highlighting the challenges faced by Kaplan as he balances his professional responsibilities with personal stakes. This edition offers a detailed look at the intertwining of law, community, and personal values in a high-stakes environment.
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As a rule, prosecutor Ben Kaplan, chief of the Major Crimes unit in the US Attorney’s office in New York, has a clear idea of where his loyalties lie. But when a small-time fraud in his jurisdiction escalates into a front-page sensation, his life isn’t so easy. The case opens as a credit-card scam by a group of orthodox Jews, but when a hard-ass agent embarks on a late-night raid, shots are fired and a Jewish vigilante ends up in a coma. Soon there are threatening demonstrations taking place on the streets of Brooklyn. This blaze of racial violence comes at a time when he is trying to reconnect with his own roots and provide a proper Jewish home for his young daughter. Suddenly the biggest case of Ben’s career has become a personal matter of life or death…
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