Sandra Levy Ceren

Sandra Levy Ceren [born 1936, New York City], long-time clinical psychologist in private practice in Del Mar, California. In her Dr. Cory Cohen Mystery series, the protagonist’s Jewish identity is a central component of her character’s diverse background. Dr. Cory Cohen is explicitly identified as a bi-racial woman of both Jewish and Japanese heritage.

Narrative Focus: Her identity is more than just a background detail; the series is often categorized within Jewish fiction and “Women Sleuths”. The author, a real-life psychologist, uses this multi-ethnic background to infuse the character with unique cultural perspectives as she solves crimes in the San Diego area.

Series Context: The mysteries (such as Stolen Secrets and Prescription for Terror) often delve into “authentic human drama,” where her professional ethics as a clinical psychologist and her personal cultural history intersect. 

While she is not defined solely by her religion, her Japanese-Jewish roots are frequently highlighted as a defining feature of her identity in the series’ promotional materials and character descriptions. [Google/AI]

Ceren, Sandra Levy, (Prescription for Terror [Dr. Cory Cohen]) [pb, Andrew Scott Pub., 1999]) 978-0966986105 [hc, Ulverscroft large print, 2003] 978-0708947197

Ceren, Sandra Levy, (Secrets from the Couch [Dr. Cory Cohen]) [pb, Mystery Writers of America, 2003]) 978-0708947197

Ceren, Sandra Levy, (Stolen Secrets: A Dr. Cory Cohen Mystery #1 [hc, Modern History Press, 2011] 978-1615990696 [pb] Modern History Press, 2011] 978-1615990689

Ceren, Sandra Levy, (Imposter for Hire: A Dr. Corey Cohen Mystery #2 [pb, Modern History Press, 2012] 978-1615991426

Ceren, Sandra Levy, (Vanished: A Dr. Cory Cohen Psychological Thriller #3 [pb, Modern History Press, 2014]) 978-1615992300