Shidlo, Ruth Books: Whodunits from Israel . The Rosebush Murders: A Helen Mirkin Novel By Ruth Shidlo (Hoopoe Publishing, 410 pp. $14.99) Portuguese-born Ruth Shidlo is a psychologist and first-time author who lives in Tel Aviv. Her Jerusalem-based Detective Inspector Helen Mirkin is a cultured woman--her avocation is music, she sings in a choir and appreciates art. She is also outspoken about her likes and dislikes. The ... road there is lively. You can look forward to another installment in this series. Zelda Shluker,Hadassah Magazine Born in Portugal, Ruth Shidlo has also lived in Spain, Israel, and the United States. She practices as a psychologist in Tel Aviv, and enjoys writing fiction. The Rosebush Murders is her debut novel. Used Book in Good Condition