Outgoing, family-oriented and guided by profound spiritual principles, Detective Mihdí Montgomery defies the archetype of the lone, hard-boiled sleuth. When a respected rabbi is bludgeoned to death inside Beth Shalom Synagogue and hateful graffiti mars its walls, Montgomery must navigate a labyrinth of motives and prejudices. From a real-estate agent eyeing the property to the rabbi’s spurned admirer and a virulent white-supremacist provocateur, every suspect harbours secrets that could shatter the community.

As tensions escalate and his own faith is tested, Montgomery races against time to avert further violence and protect his family. His unwavering integrity and intuitive empathy illuminate darker forces at work, transforming each interview into a moral crucible. Combining deft procedural detail with a poignant exploration of bigotry, belief and belonging, this gripping mystery invites readers on a suspenseful journey where justice and compassion must prevail side by side.