The Body in the Synagogue; a gripping, psychological ‘whodunit’! - Softcover

Ruti Worrall

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1835742947 ISBN 13: 9781835742945

Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

'An excellent police procedural' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘A wonderful read… I was drawn in from the first page.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

'This book was one I didn't want to put down. A great Gripping read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Rabbi Zimmerman has seen a lot in his long career as a congregation leader, but discovering a body at the foot of the Torah cupboard — the Holy of Holies — is something entirely new.

For DCI Jack Madison and his team, the case plunges them into a maze of synagogue politics and tangled human relationships. Jealousy, ambition, and intrigue cloud the investigation, leading them down one dead end after another.

As they search for a motive, each suspect reveals unexpected emotional depth, making it harder to separate truth from deception. Just when they think they’re closing in, the trail goes cold once more.

To complicate matters, Jack finds himself drawn to one of the suspects, forcing him to question his judgment — and his integrity.

About this title

About the Author

Ruti Worrall is a professional musician. She has performed as a pianist and choir conductor, but her true passion has always been writing—primarily for the theatre. Five of her plays have been produced on the London Fringe, and one was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The Body in the Synagogue is Ruti’s debut novel and, although not autobiographical, draws on her intimate knowledge of synagogue life.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1835742947
• ISBN 13: 9781835742945
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272