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Language: English
Published by Harper, 2003
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- Title
- The Rabbi and the Hit Man: A True Tale of Murder, Passion, and the Shattered Faith of a Congregation
- Author
- Magida, Arthur J.
- Publisher
- Harper
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0066210674
- ISBN 13
- 9780066210674
Recounts the two trials of New Jersey rabbi Fred Neulander for the murder of his wife, describing the first trial's deadlocked jury and his career ambitions, sexual conquests, misuses of power, and manipulation of a lonely congregation member as part of his murder plot. 35,000 first printing.
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Review
"a breakthrough book. In Magida's hands, the true-crime thriller reaches new levels of... fascination or revulsion." -- Baltimore Sun -- May 18, 2003
"astonishing stories.... jaw-dropping revelations."
"thoughtful and important book..."
"...brisk narrative." -- Courier-Post -- May 16, 2003
"blends deep reporting and psychological insight with the true crime genre."
"meticulously reconstructs Neulander's life..." -- Philadelphia Daily News -- May 21, 2003
"astonishing stories.... jaw-dropping revelations."
"thoughtful and important book..."
"...brisk narrative." -- Courier-Post -- May 16, 2003
"blends deep reporting and psychological insight with the true crime genre."
"meticulously reconstructs Neulander's life..." -- Philadelphia Daily News -- May 21, 2003
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