Compelled by a series of unfortunate events, Jake Cooper, a respected Talmudic Scholar fluent in the nuances of Jewish law, emerges from a cloistered Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community into the modern world.

As he struggles to fit in, he meets a fascinating woman named Mindy Bloom. Just as he begins to fall in love with her, she is accused of murder. Unsure of her guilt or innocence he investigates the matter and begins to suspect the truth may be tied to secrets lurking in his own past.

Discover the twists and turns of Jake’s journey as he searches for the truth. Experience the conspiracies, corruption, hypocrisy, and crimes Jake must face in his quest, and how he draws on his expertise in Jewish law as he attempts to thwart the dastardly maneuvers the murderer takes to avoid
being exposed.  Irv Segal graduated from yeshiva– Rabbinical College, with a B.A. in Talmudic law and led an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish lifestyle as a young adult.

After earning his certification as a computer programmer, he went on to hold a variety of jobs in the software field, and eventually started his own software services firm.

This book– Irv’s first work of fiction, was inspired by his experiences living in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. He has also authored several nonfiction books including Small Business Success: On Demand, How to Cash in on the Phone Company’s Biggest Mistake Ever, and he co-authored The Complete Guide to Property Tax Consulting.

Irv has five children from his first marriage, who are now grown with children of their own, and a stepson from his current marriage.