The Ritual Bath The First Decker/Lazarus Novel
The Ritual Bath The First Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on January 25, 2011. This 368-page novel follows Detective Peter Decker of the LAPD as he investigates a shocking crime that disrupts a remote yeshiva community in the California hills. The story begins with the brutal rape of a woman returning from the mikvah, a ritual bath, and Decker’s search for answers leads him to Rina Lazarus, a calm and intelligent witness who becomes pivotal in unraveling the complexities of the case.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the intersection of crime and faith, as Rina guides Decker through the intricate landscape of religious laws while they navigate the aftermath of the violation. As their relationship develops, the investigation reveals shocking truths that challenge both their worlds. This edition presents a compelling blend of contemporary women’s fiction and mystery, inviting readers to explore themes of justice, belief, and the personal connections that form in the face of adversity.
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Detective Peter Decker of the LAPD is stunned when he gets the report. Someone has shattered the sanctuary of a remote yeshiva community in the California hills with an unimaginable crime. One of the women was brutally raped as she returned from the mikvah, the bathhouse where the cleansing ritual is performed.
The crime was called in by Rina Lazarus, and Decker is relieved to discover that she is a calm and intelligent witness. She is also the only one in the sheltered community willing to speak of this unspeakable violation. As Rina tries to steer Decker through the maze of religious laws, the two grow closer. But before they get to the bottom of this horrendous crime, revelations come to light that are so shocking, they threaten to come between the hard-nosed cop and the deeply religious woman with whom he has become irrevocably linked.
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