Mystery novels with Jewish themes are somewhat rare, but if you're looking for a good one, this is not it. It was worth a quick read to "kill an evening," but is far from a classic. The developments and conclusion were very predictable. You may prefer the earlier books in Faye Kellerman's Peter Drucker/Rina Lazarus series. If you just want a female detective, Sue Grafton's series (A is for Alibi, etc.) also gives a quick read but is much better.