A yeshiva is supposed to be a place where young Jewish men go to learn Torah. It follows an orderly, set routine. Decorum is observed. The food is occasionally palatable. The curriculum is predictable, following the tradition of centuries. In short, it is almost everything that Rabbi White's yeshiva is not.What conventional yeshiva, for instance, would employ a mute giant with superhuman strength? Or boast technology that would stun any future-tech company? What yeshiva dean would ...

Dror Eytan is a ruthless, heartless, violent extortionist.I am a simple teacher, who has never had to deal with people like Eytan.Eytan wants the money.I don't have it.My friend's life is at stake.What have I got myself into?Help.

"Relax, Mr. Taylor. I mean you no harm."There I was, lying again. Just part of the job.I'm a Persuader. The best there is.And my favorite jobs are the ones when I fail.