
Rabbi Small
Series byJoin 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