The Prison Minyan

Jonathan Stone

Dec 2021 · Lightning Books

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288

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Eligible

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A darkly comic tale of faith, fraud, and forgiveness behind bars.

Welcome to Otisville, America's only Jewish prison, where fraudsters, forgers, and tax evaders find community and solace. Led by a rabbi serving time, the inmates of the 'minyan' grapple with right and wrong amidst the challenges of prison life. But when a celebrity inmate arrives, shaking up the status quo, and a poetry professor finds herself in danger, the minyan must decide whether to uphold their values or succumb to the corrupting forces around them.

In this sharply observed novel, Jonathan Stone explores themes of redemption, morality, and the search for meaning in the most unlikely of places. Perfect for readers of contemporary fiction, Jewish literature, and stories that blend humor with profound insights, The Prison Minyan offers a wise and deeply human perspective on crime, faith, and the enduring power of community.

A darkly comic tale of faith, fraud, and forgiveness behind bars. Welcome to Otisville, America's only Jewish prison, where fraudsters, forgers, and tax evaders find community and solace. Led by a rabbi serving time, the inmates of the 'minyan' grapple with right and wrong amidst the challenges ...

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About the author

Jonathan Stone recently retired from a 40-year career in advertising. He was the creative director at a New York advertising agency and did most of his fiction writing on the commuter train between the Connecticut suburbs and Manhattan. Of his nine published novels, several are currently optioned for film: Moving Day is set up as a feature at Lionsgate Entertainment, Days of Night has been optioned by New Republic Pictures, and Parting Shot has been optioned by Marc Platt Productions. A graduate of Yale, Jon is married, with a son and daughter. He lives in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Jonathan Stone recently retired from a 40-year career in advertising. He was the creative director at a New York advertising agency and did most of his fiction writing on the commuter train between the Connecticut suburbs and Manhattan. Of his nine published novels, several are currently optioned...

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