Past Imperfect
Past Imperfect by Joshua Cohen, published by Kasva Press in March 2023, is a 312-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery and crime. The narrative follows private investigator Benjamin Gold, who receives an unexpected call from his rabbi after Yom Kippur. Initially anticipating a reprimand for skipping services, Gold soon discovers that a serious accusation has emerged within the congregation, leading him to question the integrity of Mendel Kahn, a prominent member of the Jewish community.
As Gold delves deeper into Kahn’s background, he confronts a web of deceit that raises unsettling questions about Kahn’s true identity and the origins of his wealth. The investigation reveals Kahn’s troubling present as a slumlord and gangster, complicating Gold’s pursuit of the truth. Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes related to identity and morality, set against a backdrop of Jewish history and community dynamics. This edition offers a thought-provoking narrative that challenges perceptions and uncovers hidden truths.
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When his rabbi calls him after Yom Kippur, private eye Benjamin Gold thinks it’s just to yell at him for skipping services–but it’s even worse than that.
It turns out that Benny missed more than some prayers and a sermon: While everyone else was atoning for their sins, a fight broke out in synagogue when a visitor accused one of the leading members of the congregation of being a Nazi collaborator.
Is Mendel Kahn the upstanding benefactor of Cleveland’s Jewish community he seems to be? Is his real-estate fortune the product of ten years of hard work and good luck, or does his success have a more sinister origin? Is he even Mendel Kahn–or is he really Yitzhak Fried, who exploited and tortured his fellow Jews during the War?
As Gold digs into Kahn’s dark story, he learns that the man’s present is bad enough: he’s a slumlord, a gangster, and a sadist. He also doesn’t appreciate being investigated…and he has some large and dangerous friends. Can Benjamin Gold survive long enough to uncover the real story of Mendel Kahn’s past?
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