Chanukah Guilt - (Rabbi Aviva Cohen Mystery) by Ilene Schneider (Paperback)

About the Book

Rabbi Aviva Cohen is a 50-something, twice-divorced rabbi living an uneventful life in South Jersey. But her life takes a sinister turn when she agrees to officiate at the funeral of an unpopular land developer. She doesn't expect to be told he had been murdered. Nor does she expect the funeral will result in a suicide. Or is it another murder?

Book Synopsis

Rabbi Aviva Cohen is a 50-something, twice-divorced rabbi living a fairly uneventful life in South Jersey. True, she has a family that is rather unconventional. And her first ex-husband is moving to her town. But her life takes a truly interesting --and sinister -- turn when she agrees to officiate at the funeral of an unpopular land developer. She doesn't expect to be told by two different people that he had been murdered. Nor does she expect that the first funeral will result in a suicide. Her search for the story behind the suicide (or was it murder?) will lead her to discover the truism "appearances can be deceiving" is accurate, while putting her life in jeopardy.

Review Quotes

"Lots of fun!" - Midwest Book Review

"A well-crafted story and a satisfying conclusion." - Muse Reviews

"Weaves Jewish culture and mystery in a delightful blend. I enjoyed this cozy mystery and look forward to the next installment by this talented author." - Bloodstained Book Reviews

"Schneider succeeds in blending the complex life of a congregational spiritual leader with that of first-rate detective, family member, confidant, friend, human being and even yenta (nosy body)." - San Diego Jewish World