In this first of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels, Decker is called to investigate a rape at a Jewish enclave. Since Rina is the one who makes the call, they meet. As in every Decker/Lazarus novel I've read, I've found that Kellerman does a great job of educating about Jewish custom without slowing down the plot at all. I find the insight into a culture I'm not familiar with to be one of the series' greatest attractions. The characters are wonderfully written and act in ways that seem real. This first installment as Decker and Rina try to work out their relationship is real enough that you hurt for them. I heartily recommend.