Rina Lazarus is a fictional character from the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series of novels written by Faye Kellerman. She is portrayed as a strong and intelligent woman, often balancing her personal life with her role as a supportive partner to Peter Decker, a detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. Rina is of Jewish heritage and often draws on her cultural background in the stories. Her character is known for her compassion and resilience, which play a significant role in the development of the plot and the exploration of themes such as faith, family, and morality.