Rabbi Small

Rabbi Small

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Join Rabbi David Small, a sharp-witted detective cloaked in the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition, as he navigates the complexities of faith and community to unravel gripping mysteries in 1970s Massachusetts, blending humor, wisdom, and intrigue in this captivating mystery series.

In the quaint town of Barnard's Crossing, Massachusetts, the peaceful hum of community life is shattered when a member of the local synagogue is discovered dead, turning the sacred observance of Yom Kippur into a tense investigation. Enter Rabbi Small, a wise and compassionate spiritual leader caught between his devotion to faith and the unsettling reality of murder. As he prepares for prayer and fasting alongside his pregnant wife, Miriam, he must confront a puzzling conundrum that challenges his moral compass. With the police quick to dismiss the death as an accident and the insurance company eager to label it a suicide, Rabbi Small feels an insistent tug—a deep desire to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of circumstance and suspicion. The series intertwines themes of faith, community, and the complexities of human nature, as Rabbi Small navigates through the labyrinth of motives and secrets, drawing on his intuition and intellect. As the days of mourning stretch into a gripping investigation, Rabbi Small risks his own reputation to prove his wife's unsettling theory that there’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Each revelation brings him closer to understanding the frailty of life and the strength of conviction. Will he solve the mystery before the holy days conclude, or will the truth remain buried alongside the victim? Dive into the Rabbi Small series to unravel the intriguing intersections of faith and justice, where every clue pulls you deeper into the heart of Barnard's Crossing.

Books in this Series

The Rabbi Small Mysteries

Friday the Rabbi Slept Late

Published in 1964

Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry

Published in 1966

Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home

Published in 1969

Monday the Rabbi Took Off

Published in 1972

Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red

Published in 1973

Wednesday the Rabbi Got Wet

Published in 1976

Thursday the Rabbi Walked Out

Published in 1978

Conversations with Rabbi Small

Published in 1981

Someday the Rabbi Will Leave

Published in 1985

One Fine Day the Rabbi Bought a Cross

Published in 1987

The Day the Rabbi Resigned

Published in 1992

That Day the Rabbi Left Town

Published in 1996

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