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Bad Neighbors
In streetwise private detective James Shaw, Haiblum (Murder in Yiddish) has created a multifaceted sleuth who defies genre stereotyping. Here Shaw has been hired by a tenants' union to discover who is trying to force the elderly and improverished residents out of their rent-controlled building. Shaw is Jewish; he has a soft heart, a social conscience and a passion for classical music. He is also shrewd, unflappable and more than a match for the pugnacious thugs continually on his trail. In the course of his tedious and labyrinthine search for the owners of the building and those responsible for harassing tenants, he calls on the aid of perhaps his greatest asset--his uncle Max.
278 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1990
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About the author
Isidore Haiblum
30 books7 followersA quintessential New Yorker, Isidore Haiblum grew up a Yiddish-speaker in a home that was filled with music, books and the sounds of Eastern European languages.
As a young man, Izzy, as he was known to his friends, showed the sharp intellect, boundless curiosity and vivid wit that characterized him as a person and as a writer. He delved into politics and was a champion of civil rights and social justice. He also developed a lifetime passion for music.
At City College of New York, he earned an honors degree for his knowledge of English literature and Yiddish, as well as his gifts as a writer. Despite an affinity for teaching, he chose the more difficult path of becoming an independent author. His 18 published novels carry the unmistakable mark of his quirky sense of humor and fine-tuned ear for languages. They also reflect his love for New York City and the miles walked as he worked out plots. His books have been translated into eight languages.
As a young man, Izzy, as he was known to his friends, showed the sharp intellect, boundless curiosity and vivid wit that characterized him as a person and as a writer. He delved into politics and was a champion of civil rights and social justice. He also developed a lifetime passion for music.
At City College of New York, he earned an honors degree for his knowledge of English literature and Yiddish, as well as his gifts as a writer. Despite an affinity for teaching, he chose the more difficult path of becoming an independent author. His 18 published novels carry the unmistakable mark of his quirky sense of humor and fine-tuned ear for languages. They also reflect his love for New York City and the miles walked as he worked out plots. His books have been translated into eight languages.
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