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Mystery Series
A
Novel Introducing Ruby the Rabbi's Wife Follow the bagel crumbs with Ruby the Rabbi's Wife, who dodges a cunning killer from her favorite bakery in Eternal, Texas to the streets of New York's lower East Side.
In a romp through Jewish life, Ruby encounters more than
mayhem. When the Temple Selection Committee finally decides to choose as
Rabbi a man who thinks Essie Sue is the best thing Beneath the irony, mystery, and humor lies a cautionary
tale in which Ruby's values come Reviews Publisher’s Weekly, July 13, 1998: “…Ruby Rothman, a 46-year-old rabbi’s widow, calls upon her knowledge of the Jewish community and her skills as a savvy computer consultant in this entertaining debut…the action unfolds at a smart pace as readers are given the inside scoop on rabbi selection and installation and the history of the bagel union in New York. With her low-key sense of humor and her perky inquisitiveness, Ruby is a welcome addition to the ranks of amateur female sleuths.” Booklist, August 19, 1998 “Along with enough suspense to keep the pages flipping, Kahn delivers comic relief …this first novel effectively combines humor with crime. Expect more from Ruby the rabbi’s wife.” Stephanie Zvirin. American Library Association. BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB VIEWS “It’s always a kick to come across a great new mystery series…colorful suspects abound…but it’s Ruby herself, whether she’s snooping via e-mail or eating cherry blintzes, who makes FAX ME A BAGEL a very promising first in what should be a long, happy run for mystery fans – particularly those who miss Harry Kemelman.” Alternate Selection. Amazon.com, Jane Adams, “You gotta love Ruby Rothman, the Eternal, Texas, rebbitzen (rabbi’s wife) with a craving for bagels…Ruby is an appealing heroine, and this debut mystery has ‘series’ written all over it.” St.Louis Jewish Light, Reviewed by Rabbi Jack Riemer (syndicated): “…Now we have a rebbitzen detective for what I believe is the very first time in crime books history…Ruby the rebbitzen is such a good read that we can only hope that this is the first of what will be a long series of books…this is a cleverly written story and I defy anyone to figure out who did it until the very end…we are left hoping that FAX ME A BAGEL will only be an appetizer and that we will be treated to many more bagel stories and murder mysteries from this talented rebbitzen in the future. This one was so tasty that it whets our appetite for more.” ARIZONA DAILY STAR – BOOKCASINGS, by J.C. Martin, Book Review: “…Ruby Rothman is another in a line of likable, intrepid amateur sleuths who double in real life as pushovers…case in point…Ruby will have narrowly escaped death, uncovered new information about her own husband’s untimely demise…Go figure…FAX ME A BAGEL is Kahn’s first work of fiction…but it won’t be her last.” Dayton Daily News – Meredith Moss …”FAX ME A BAGEL is the first in a light-hearted series that introduces Ruby Rothman, a rabbi’s widow, as the main character…the book was chosen as a Book-of-the-Month Club alternate, and last week Kahn received an offer for a television film option.” The Dayton Jewish Observer – by Julie Orenstein “…The history of the bagel, a hilarious congregation, and true-blue friends fill the sub-plots and combine with a first-rate puzzle to make Sharon Kahn’s first work of fiction for adults excellent entertainment. Despite her harrowing ordeal, Ruby the rabbi’s wife will be back.” Austin American Statesman – Book Editor, Anne Morris “…As the title hints, FAX ME A BAGEL is funny, often irreverent…what makes Kahn’s book fun to read are the characters and Ruby’s offhand comments about life in the congregation.” Abilene Reporter, Judyth Rigler, Texas Books: “…a first-time (crafter of mysteries) provides lovers of whodunits with (a) quirky, satisfying read this late summer and fall. Kahn…knows the territory well and uses it to good effect in this briskly paced story…the on-target characterizations of the members of the temple congregation are funny and charming.” Suspensebooks column, November 2, 1998 – Kelly Caldwell “…Kahn livens things up with hilarious scenes and hard-to-forget characters. It’s a funny and fast-paced novel, with a mystery that will leave you guessing up until the book’s last pages. It’s no wonder that FAX ME A BAGEL is a hit with fans and critics alike. Let’s hope we get to see much more of Ruby and The Hot Bagel in the future.” DorothyL review – Harriet Klausner “FAX ME A BAGEL is an entertaining female amateur sleuth tale that brings a warm new entry into a very talented and growing field. Fans of the sub-genre will love the spunky and self-depreciatingly humorous Ruby, whose ironic outlook on life makes her a refreshing sleuth…hopefully, Sharon Kahn will provide readers with more tales of her cream cheese and lox (on a bialy next time?) heroine.” DorothyL – Anne George …everybody look for Sharon Kahn from Texas who’s joining the ranks…you know you’re onto something good when the first line is ‘You haven’t lived until you’ve died in Eternal, Texas.” DorothyL Recent Reads review: Irene Hendricks …I think Sharon Kahn has a winner here. The setting is well done, both in Eternal, Texas and New York. The characters are interesting and certainly seem to be living, breathing people…the plot is quite good…the mystery both captivated and puzzled me, and the denouement was satisfying…I look forward to reading the next book about Ruby.” DorothyL review…Melissa Hudak “…I really enjoyed this book. Ruby is an engaging character with a great sense of humor.” DorothyL review…Judi Maxwell “…Good series and I look forward to more. It came to me that I don’t mind cozies as long as they aren’t silly; this one wasn’t.” MURDER BY THE BOOK Newsletter, 7/14/98, Dean James “Newcomer Sharon Kahn, a rabbi’s wife for over thirty years, has accomplished one of those rare feats in today’s mystery world: a fresh and distinctive voice. Pick up a dozen of your favorite bagels and settle down with Ruby, the Rabbi’s Wife, and her first adventure. You won’t want to stop with just one.” CLUES UNLIMITED BOOKSTORE of Tuscon AUGUST NEWSLETTER: First on Pick of the Month List: …”Witty, well-developed characterizations with a wicked sense of humor…Kahn’s portraits of the Jewish community of Eternal, Texas are hilarious.” Charlene Taylor. BOOKNEWS FROM THE POISONED PEN, JULY 1998: “…Here’s a new category, the kosher cozy…lighthearted fun.” JEWISH BOOK FAIR OF HOUSTON BULLETIN: “…We get a delightful glimpse into small town Jewish life and Ruby’s ever present sense of values.” Mystery Lovers Bookstore News – Review, Mary Alice Gorman “…Sharon Kahn brings a fresh, new voice to the mystery scene…Ruby, the Rabbi’s widow, shows off just the right detecting chutzpah. A charming cast of characters, a clever puzzle, a fascinating history of bagel baking in America and a dead yenta all combine into a rich and satisfying mystery. Watch this one!” Kate’s Mystery Books Newsletter, Cambridge, MA “…the author, who was married to a rabbi for 31 years, provides her readers with a window into the often frustrating, but ever fascinating, world of temple politics. By the way, Ruby’s e-mail correspondence with her friend Nan is priceless.
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