THE RITUAL BATH Faye Kellerman

As a crime novel I thought this book was worth reading. I love this sort of case – at first it seems there are no leads at all but eventually there are so many clues that the picture is a confused mess. Then suddenly the pieces of the puzzle fall into place and the mystery is solved! The initial non-cooperation of the witnesses in the isolated Jewish community made this case particularly difficult for the detectives.

Sergeant Peter Decker showed great expertise, determination and patience. I found him a likeable character and I had enormous sympathy for him from the start – he is a warm hearted, humorous, intelligent person who has seen life and suffered a few knocks along the way. I also liked the other detective, Marge Dunn; the www factor (warmth, wit and wisdom!) makes her the perfect partner for Peter Decker.

As for Rina Lazarus. . .
I would like to hear what others thought about the book (and especially about Rina Lazarus) before I say any more!