White Hot Diamonds by Yaacov Connors

Moshe Friedman, a former police detective, is now the rabbi of a large synagogue in New York City. When Pinchas Bergman, a close friend and congregant, suddenly shows up at midnight, the rabbi’s life is turned upside down. He’s forced to unpack his gun to protect his family and save his friend. A trio of desperate thieves must retrieve the diamonds they stole from their mobster boss before he discovers the theft. When they threaten the rabbi, detective Red Kelly pulls all stops to help his former partner. Devotion to G-d and the power of prayer combine with breathtaking suspense, heart-stopping action, and plot twists that keep the reader enthralled from beginning to end. A yeshiva background combined with extensive knowledge of forensic sciences and crime investigation make Yaacov Connors an authoritative voice in kosher suspense fiction.