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Revanche: Contos de Amor, Ódio e Vingança (Trilogia do Rio Passaic #2)
by Steve BassettDescrição do Livro: Adultério, três assassinatos, um louco vingador, polícias e políticos desonestos entrelaçam-se neste thriller noir que define a corrupção urbana. Este romance é o segundo livro da Trilogia do Rio Passaic, é um drama tão intenso que seria improvável em qualquer lugar exceto em Newark de 1946. Em todo o país milhões de pessoas estavam lidando com a perda de entes queridos, e memórias horríveis estavam sendo enterradas para o bem maior. Mas não em Newark. Dois corpos mutilados foram arrancados do pútrido rio Passaic, e o braço serrado de um terceiro homem foi encontrado embalado com cuidado e amarrado na lixeira da cidade. As três vítimas eram membros do Bund Alemão-Americano, amantes de Hitler que tiveram de pagar o preço de apoiar um louco. Alguém estava enviando uma mensagem de que só a vingança poderia limpar a mente e libertar a alma. Não demorou muito tempo para Nick Cisco e o seu parceiro, Kevin McClosky, dois polícias veteranos de homicídios, perceberem que morderam mais do que podiam mastigar, ao lutar contra ambição, ganância, tensão racial, intriga internacional, e uma poderosa igreja em apuros. Os três assassinatos não poderiam ter vindo em pior momento para a Cisco. A sua esposa, Connie, tinha-o deixado, e a sua família, que era muito católica e unida, tinha-o deserdado por causa do seu caso com a sua amante, Grace. Para piorar o caos, Cisco soube que poderia ter outro homicídio eu suas mãos. O padre Terry Nolan encurralou Cisco no morgue da cidade e exigiu a sua ajuda. O advogado sênior da M.L. Kraus, fabricante do gás venenoso Zyklon B, e a sua esposa alemã estavam espancando severamente um órfão católico que pretendiam adoptar. A Arquidiocese tinha considerado as enormes contribuições em dinheiro de Kraus contra a situação de uma menina indefesa e não fez nada. Kraus, confrontado com uma série de acusações de crimes de guerra na Alemanha, es
Revelation
by Bill NapierA secret buried in the Arctic Ice... a secret that could destroy the world.1944: Near the Canadian border, a group of scientists gather for a clandestine meeting. The atom bomb project has run into problems, and the only sane option is to abandon it. But one scientist, the brilliant Lev Petrosian, has other ideas. Ideas too terrifying to share with his colleagues.Decades later, British scientist Dr Fred Findhorn lands on an unstable Arctic iceberg to recover secret diaries from the crash site of a Russian military aircraft. A wreckage that also contains the frozen body of Petrosian.But the diaries could be the ultimate poisoned chalice. Not only are governments and multinationals willing to kill for them; they could unleash an unimaginable catastrophe…A jaw-dropping action thriller, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani.Praise for Bill Napier‘The most exciting book I have ever read’ Arthur C. Clarke (on Nemesis) 'Mindblowing ... outrageously exciting' Literary Review‘A stomach-churning thriller … a gripping read’ Scotsman
Revelation (A Becky White Thriller)
by Jo FentonThe author of The Brotherhood delivers &“non-stop intrigue and suspense in a student hall from hell&” (Katharine Johnson, bestselling author of The Suspects). University student Daniel is shattered when his best friend, Rick, is found dead. Becky, Daniel&’s fiercely loyal friend, is determined to uncover the truth behind Rick&’s death. Juggling her own personal struggles with a manipulative tutor and a troubled home life, Becky dives headfirst into a dark investigation. Desperate and spiralling in his grief, Daniel turns to Alan, a charismatic Kabbalistic leader, for answers. But Alan&’s help comes at a dangerous price. When Daniel disappears, Becky must race against time to save him. Can she stop a sinister plot that could cost more lives?Packed with twists and emotional intensity, Revelation is a gripping, page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons.
Revelation (Private)
by Kate BrianThe biggest mystery of all...and Reed is dying to learn the truth. Two months after Cheyenne Martin was found dead in her Billings House dorm room, exclusive Easton Academy is rocked by another stunning revelation: Cheyenne was murdered. No one knows who the killer is, but everyone agrees that Reed Brennan, who took over Cheyenne's role as Billings's president, gained the most from her death. Once the most powerful girl on campus, Reed is now powerless to stop her classmates' accusing whispers. Rumors begin to swirl that she killed Cheyenne. And just like that, Reed is kicked out of Billings. She's lost everything -- her friends, her home, her boyfriend -- and Reed knows the only way to get it all back is to figure out who really murdered Cheyenne. And she has to do it fast because the killer is still out there. The more Reed investigates, the more she uncovers. And as any Billings Girl knows...secrets can be deadly.
Revelation: A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery (A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery #4)
by C. J. SansomIt is spring, 1543 and King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife -- but this time the object of his affections is resisting. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist sympathies. <P><P>Matthew Shardlake, meanwhile, is working on the case of a teenage boy, a religious maniac who has been placed by the King's council in the Bedlam hospital for the insane. Should he be released as his parents want, when his terrifying actions could lead to him being burned as a heretic? Then, when an old friend is horrifically murdered, Shardlake promises his widow -- for whom he has long had complicated feelings -- to bring the killer to justice. <P><P>His search leads him to connections not only with the boy in Bedlam, but with Archbishop Cranmer and Catherine Parr, and with the dark prophecies of the Book of Revelation. As London's Bishop Bonner prepares a purge of Protestants, Shardlake, together with his assistant Jack Barak and his friend Guy Malton, follow the trail of a series of horrific murders that shake them to the core. <P><P>Murders which are already bringing about frenzied talk of witchcraft and a demonic possession, for what else would the Tudor mind make of a serial killer? From the Hardcover edition.
Revelation: A Thriller
by Carter WilsonUSA Today best-selling author2017 International Book Awards Winner (Mystery/Suspense)Winner of the 2017 Colorado Book Award (Thriller)Foreword Reviews Indies Gold Award (Thriller/Suspense)"This is a sledgehammer of a novel, slamming away at the foundations of modern cult religions until nothing is left but rubble to be carted away. It's a powerful story...An intense experience for those who can take it."—BooklistWhen Harden Campbell wakes cold and beaten in a dirt-floor cell, he finds only three other things in the room with him: the mutilated body of his good friend, an ancient typewriter, and a stack of blank paper, the top sheet of which has a single, typed sentence. Tell me a story. He knows the message is from Coyote, his brilliant, megalomaniacal roommate whose lust for power and reverence has recently revealed him for the true sociopath he is. Now, as the founder of a new religion with disturbing roots—Revelation—Coyote's most evil side has emerged. From the moment Harden sees that stack of paper, he knows his one chance of escape is through his own words, and only his ability to successfully recount the dark story of what happened over the past year at Wyland University will determine whether he lives to see the woman he loves once again or is silenced forever.
Revelation: Fourth in Shardlake Series
by C. J. SamsonThe year is 1543 and King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife. But this time the object of his affection is resisting. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist sympathies. Matthew Shardlake, meanwhile, is working on the case of a teenage boy, a religious maniac who cannot stop praying for forgiveness. The boy has been placed by the king's council in the Bedlam hospital for the insane. Should he be released as his parents want, when his terrifying actions could lead him to being burned as a heretic? When an old friend is horrifically murdered, Shardlake promises his widow, for whom he has long had complicated feelings, to bring the killer to justice. His search leads him to connections not only with the boy in Bedlam but also with Cranmer and Parr--and with the dark prophecies of the Book of Revelation. As London's Bishop Bonner prepares a purge of Protestants, Shardlake, together with his assistant Jack Barak and his friend Guy Malton, follows the trail of a series of ghastly murders that shake them all to the core.
Revelations
by Laurel DeweyIn this third Jane Perry novel, Laurel Dewey takes Jane out of Denver to the small town of Midas where the Chief of Police is a close friend of Jane's boss. Jacob Van Gorden, the fifteen-year-old son of a prominent area businessman, has disappeared and all signs point to his abductor being Jordan Copeland, a man who committed a similar crime decades ago. Jane settles into this little community for much longer than she wants, living with a preacher and his family (including their eccentric teenage daughter who was Jacob's girlfriend). There are signs that Jacob is still alive, so the clock is ticking. And as Jane investigates Jordan Copeland, she begins to have doubts about his guilt and begins to uncover signs of devastating &ndash and even deadly &ndash secrets all around Midas.Meanwhile, Jane must deal with two considerable secrets of her own. One hits her in the gut before she leaves Denver and the other creeps up on her from the most unlikely of places. And on top of this, Hank Ross, owner of a bar in Midas, has somehow managed to find a way beneath Jane's armor-plated defenses, forcing her to contend with feelings she hasn't allowed to surface for a very long time.Revelations is the most powerful and personal Jane Perry novel yet. Teeming with the passions and ambiguities that make Laurel Dewey so compelling to read, it is a breathtaking story of mysteries revealed and withheld.
Revelations: The ultimate struggle... (Fingerprints #6)
by Melinda MetzRae can read people’s thoughts by touching their fingers and their fingerprints. But someone else knows about her powers – someone who is out to kill her… At last, the killer who has been after Rae is no longer a threat. Rae can hardly believe that she’s got her life back the way it was, before all the weirdness started. Sure, she can still read fingerprints – but she’s not watching her back any more. A simple call at the door from a familiar face comes as a pleasant surprise. But in reality, Rae’s in for the most unpleasant surprise of her life. The killer is still out there – and there is no turning back.
Revenant
by Carolyn HainesWhen a decades-old mass grave near a notorious Biloxi nightclub is unearthed, reporter Carson Lynch is among the first on the scene.The remains of five women lie within, each one buried with a bridal veil-and without her ring finger.Once an award-winning journalist, Carson knows her career is now hanging by a thread. This story has pulled her out of a pit of alcohol and self-loathing, and with justice and redemption in mind she begins to investigate. Days later two more bodies appear, begging the question-is a copycat murderer terrorizing Biloxi, or has a serial killer awoken from a twenty-five-year slumber?
Revenant (Greywalker #9)
by Kat RichardsonHarper Blaine was your average small-time PI until she died--for two minutes. Now Harper is a Greywalker, treading the thin line between the living world and the paranormal realm. And these abilities are landing her all sorts of "strange" cases.... <P><P> Turmoil, sickness, and destruction are sweeping through Europe--and its effects are being felt all the way across the world in Seattle. Harper Blaine and her lover, Quinton, suspect that Quinton's father, James Purlis--and his terrifying Ghost Division--are involved.<P> Following a dark trail of grotesque crimes and black magic across the Old World, the pair slowly draws closer to their quarry. But finding and dismantling the Ghost Division won't be enough to stop the horror that Purlis has unwittingly set in motion.<P> An ancient and forgotten cult has allied with Quinton's mad father. And their goals are far more nightmarish than Harper and Quinton--or even Purlis--could ever imagine.<P> The pursuit leads to Portugal, where the desecrated tomb of a sleeping king and a temple built of bones recall Harper's very first paranormal case and hold clues to the cult's true intentions. Harper and Quinton will need all the help they can get to avert a necromantic cataclysm that could lay waste to Europe and drag the rest of the world to the brink of war.
Revenge
by James Patterson Andrew HolmesFrom the World's #1 Bestselling Author, comes a story of revenge as a former SAS soldier is ready to settle into civilian life when he's hired to solve the mysterious death of a daughter, diving into a seedy world that a parent never expects to see their child in. <P><P>Former SAS soldier David Shelley was part of the most covert operations team in the special forces. Now settling down to civilian life in London, he has plans for a safer and more stable existence. But the shocking death of a young woman Shelley once helped protect puts those plans on hold. <P><P>The police rule the death a suicide but the grieving parents can't accept their beloved Emma would take her own life. They need to find out what really happened, and they turn to their former bodyguard, Shelley, for help. <P><P>When they discover that Emma had fallen into a dark and seedy world of drugs and online pornography, the father demands retribution. But his desire for revenge will make enemies of people that even Shelley may not be able to protect them from, and take them into a war from which there may be no escape. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Revenge
by Lexi BlakePassion and danger collide in the latest contemporary romance featuring the Lawless siblings—from New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake.When Drew Lawless discovers a fatal flaw in his plan to avenge his parents’ deaths, he turns to the one woman he promised he wouldn't touch. He offers her a deal, one that will bring her into his investigation, his life, and his bed. Investigative reporter Shelby Gates never dreamed how twisted the case would become—or how fascinated she would be with Drew. Every day they spend together binds them. And every night brings her closer to realizing he might be the man for her. As Drew's feelings for Shelby grow, so does the danger. From the streets of Dallas to Austin’s high-tech business world, Drew and Shelby play a game begun twenty years before—a game they will win, or die trying.
Revenge
by Winter AustinDon't miss this third book in Winter Austin's four-part Degrees of Darkness series.In New Orleans, justice is best served with a heavy dose of revenge, and Remy LeBeau intends to tip the scales in his favor. For good.Forced to take a mandatory vacation from the Dallas PD, Remy leaves his girlfriend, Cody, to protect her from what's to come. If there's to be any chance for a normal future for the two of them, he has to face his enemies and finish what they started - alone.Cody Lewis gave up on someone once before, but not this time. She needs to come to terms with Remy's past and her own as she seeks him out among the historic and deadly streets of New Orleans. But she got more than she bargained for. Those who oppose her will find you don't get in the way of a determined Texan; especially a woman in love.As Remy closes in on the nameless faces who have controlled his life for too long, his ability to save himself and those closest to him is tested, putting everyone he cares for in grave danger. And this time, Cody may face the reality of his death.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Revenge (Jimmy Coates #3)
by Joe CraigHis enemy will always find him—even inside his head Each day, the programming grows stronger and Jimmy Coates is one step closer to becoming a killer. He has run out of places to hide from NJ7, the British intelligence agency that engineered him to be an assassin.Jimmy and his friends escape to Chinatown in New York City. But after arriving, Jimmy begins experiencing something new—headaches accompanied by flashing images. Could he be seeing visions of the future? Meanwhile, his safehouse has been attacked, but not by NJ7. Why haven&’t they been looking for him? Jimmy must piece together the puzzle before his visions become reality—and the United States is under siege.
Revenge (The Faces of Evil)
by Debra WebbThe fifth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling FACES OF EVIL series by Debra Webb, for fans of Karen Rose, Katia Lief and Mary Burton.'The Five' once had it all. Rich, popular and about to start university, the world was theirs for the taking. But a farewell blow-out took a horrifying turn when one of two invited outsiders was found dead the next day. Though police ruled the death as suicide, his friend knew it was not self-inflicted.Twelve years on, the Five have been brought back together under the guise of a class reunion. They are each going to pay for their actions, one by one.When Deputy Police Chief Jess Harris is confronted with the first murder scene, she and her team must scramble to uncover the killer's message. One thing is certain: he is far from finished. Can they track him down, or will he succeed in carrying out four more terrifying acts of revenge?Catch the rest of the heart-stopping series: Obsession, Impulse, Power, Revenge and Ruthless.
Revenge Is Sweet
by Rebecca MatthewsRe-release Can Kelli Fisher protect her family from the threat of an escaped convict she and her former SFPD partner sent away for life? With some unexpected help, she faces the challenges of a lifetime as her family and her marriage are threatened, and love is lost and found. Revenge Is Sweet is the new suspenseful romance novel from author Rebecca Matthews. All her life, Kelli Fisher wanted to be a homicide detective with the SFPD. Her husband, insanely jealous of her male partner, forces her to quit the department, but not before they send a maniacal serial murderer away for life. When the vengeful killer is being sentenced, he threatens that he will come back and kill Kelli and her family.Now, three years later, he has escaped the penitentiary and is coming for her! All of her police instincts kick in as she tries to protect her precious daughter and keep herself alive, but her husband scoffs at her wariness. He has other things on his mind. Mike Brownlee, homicide detective for SFPD, thought he hit the lottery when Kelli was assigned as his new partner. Beautiful, great at her job, smart, and fun, he could not help but fall in love with her. When she suddenly quits the force, Mike is furious with her Boston-bred, CPA husband.It is Mike who uses his head full of police experience, and his heart full of love for Kelli, to rescue her just as the crazed killer has her in his deadly grip. But that is just the beginning of the story. Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Suspense, Uniformed Heroes Previously published (2014) Rebecca Matthews
Revenge at Bella Terra
by Christina DoddRuthless Eli Di Luca hides the torment of his past beneath a façade of iron control. No one suspects the anguish he suffers, or the reasons why he has sworn never to marry. Only blackmail could change his mind . . . Beautiful young author Chloë Conte's first book zoomed to the top of the bestseller lists. Now, struggling to write her second mystery, she retreats to an isolated cottage in a private vineyard. But with his magnetic appeal and his fascinating tales of Bella Terra's violent past, Eli Di Luca proves an irresistible distraction, and Chloë finds herself falling in love with a man she hardly knows. Soon she discovers that Eli has been keeping secrets from her, and the truth will bring more than heartbreak . . . it will put them both in mortal danger. When murder and peril threaten, the only way Chloë can survive is to trust the man who has betrayed her . . . and that's a price her stubborn heart may not be willing to pay.
Revenge at Bella Terra (Scarlet Deception. #1)
by Christina DoddRuthless Eli Di Luca hides the torment of his past beneath a façade of iron control. No one suspects the anguish he suffers, or the reasons why he has sworn never to marry. Only blackmail could change his mind... Beautiful young author Chloë Conte's first book zoomed to the top of the bestseller lists. Now, struggling to write her second mystery, she retreats to an isolated cottage in a private vineyard. But with his magnetic appeal and his fascinating tales of Bella Terra's violent past, Eli Di Luca proves an irresistible distraction, and Chloë finds herself falling in love with a man she hardly knows. Soon she discovers that Eli has been keeping secrets from her, and the truth will bring more than heartbreak. . . it will put them both in mortal danger. When murder and peril threaten, the only way Chloe can survive is to trust the man who has betrayed her. . . and that's a price her stubborn heart may not be willing to pay. Contains adult situations.
Revenge by Seduction
by Alex RyderCatriona McNeil knew exactly what her future husband would be like: tall, dark, handsome...and loving. When she met Ryan Hind she thought she'd found her Mr. Right. He fitted all her criteria bar one—he didn't believe in love!After one night of reckless passion, Catriona had awoken to find the bed empty and her heart broken. But Ryan had met his match in the fiery redhead. She was determined to exact her revenge whatever the cost!
Revenge in Rubies (A Harriet Gordon Mystery #2)
by A. M. StuartWhen Harriet Gordon receives word from a friend about a tragic death, she and Inspector Curran are thrust into a web of family secrets that threatens to destroy them both in this all-new mystery from the author of Singapore Sapphire.Singapore, 1910—Harriet Gordon has found fulfillment at last. Her young ward, Will, has settled into his new home with Harriet and her brother, Julian. And Harriet&’s employment as a typist at the Straits Settlements Police Force has given her an intriguing way to occupy her time and some much-needed financial independence. But when her friend and employer, Inspector Robert Curran, is called to the scene of a brutal murder and Harriet is asked to comfort the victim&’s family, her newfound sense of contentment is abruptly shattered.Sylvie Nolan, the new and much-younger wife of Lieutenant Colonel John Nolan, has been bludgeoned to death in her bedroom. The tightly knit military community in Singapore quickly closes ranks to hinder Curran&’s investigation, and Harriet realizes that her friendship with the colonel&’s sister might prove useful. But to get close enough to the family&’s secrets, Harriet must once again face her painful past, and Curran is forced to dredge up some long-buried secrets of his own. And when more shocking deaths occur that all seem linked to Sylvie&’s murder, Harriet and Curran discover that they too are in the sights of a callous killer. . . .
Revenge in a Cold River: A William Monk Novel
by Anne PerryMaster of mystery and historical intrigue Anne Perry once again transports readers to the banks of the Thames in Victorian London for her thrilling new William Monk novel. In Revenge in a Cold River, Monk faces his darkest hour ever as he spars with a quarry hell-bent on vengeance. When Commander Monk of the Thames River Police is called to investigate the drowning of an escaped prisoner, he's forced to contend with customs officer McNab, who clearly bears a bitter grudge against him. But the reason is a mystery in itself. Monk's memory loss--a secret he guards closely--leaves him vulnerable to repercussions from his missing past, especially his exploits overseas in the tumultuous Gold Rush days of San Francisco. And now McNab, as icy and unfathomable as the steel-gray Thames itself, appears intent on using whatever damning facts he can find to his advantage to ruin Monk's future as an officer of the law. As Monk explores the possibility of a conspiracy, McNab's game of cat and mouse escalates, with veiled threats and cryptic insinuations. Snared in an unforeseen trap, a desperate Monk must turn to his wife, Hester, and friend and attorney Oliver Rathbone for help, as his life literally hangs in the balance. With razor-edged suspense and shocking twists and turns, Revenge in a Cold River is Anne Perry at her most intense--and most satisfying. Praise for Anne Perry and her William Monk novels Corridors of the Night "[A] suspenseful, twisting narrative."--Historical Novels Review Blood on the Water "One of Ms. Perry's most engrossing books . . . gallops to a dramatic conclusion."--The Washington Times Blind Justice "[Perry's] courtroom scenes have the realism of Scott Turow."--Huntington News A Sunless Sea "Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels."--The New York Times Book Review Acceptable Loss "Masterful storytelling and moving dialogue."--The Star-LedgerFrom the Hardcover edition.
Revenge in a Cold River: Murder and smuggling from the dark streets of Victorian London (William Monk Mystery #22)
by Anne PerryAn adversary Monk cannot remember threatens everything he holds dear - will he survive what is to come? The queen of the Victorian mystery, New York Times bestseller Anne Perry returns with the twenty-second novel in the William Monk series Revenge in a Cold River. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Arthur Conan Doyle. 'The storytelling is dazzling, as it always is in a Perry novel' - New York TimesLondon, 1869: The body of a middle-aged man is found tangled in a mass of rope and wooden wreckage near the dockside of the River Thames.Commander William Monk of the River Police is called when initial investigations reveal the man was shot in the back. When he learns that the man was a master forger who had just escaped prison, Monk's interest is immediately piqued. But as his investigations lead him ever deeper into the murky world of smuggling and forgery, Monk is forced to confront his own forgotten past.The unsolicited interference of an old foe takes precedence as it becomes clear to Monk that a bitter enemy is back for revenge and has him in his sights. With his life and career in imminent danger, can Monk navigate his way to the truth before it is too late? What readers are saying about Revenge in a Cold River: 'Perry's writing is very evocative of the time and I felt myself transported back to the 1800s''A gripping story revealing long held secrets, revenge and murder. A book that kept me sat on [the edge of] my chair, turning the pages determined to find out what happened next''Once again Anne Perry has enthralled me with her clever weaving of [this] story'
Revenge in a Cold River: Murder and smuggling from the dark streets of Victorian London (William Monk Mystery #22)
by Anne PerryThe queen of the Victorian mystery, New York Times bestseller Anne Perry returns with the 22nd novel in the William Monk series REVENGE IN A COLD RIVER. An adversary Monk cannot remember threatens everything he holds dear - will he survive what is to come?London, 1869: The body of a middle-aged man is found tangled in a mass of rope and wooden wreckage near the dockside of the River Thames.Monk of the River Police is called when initial investigations reveal the man was shot in the back. When he learns that the man was a master forger who had just escaped prison, Monk's interest is immediately piqued. But as his investigations lead him ever deeper into the murky world of smuggling and forgery, Monk is forced to confront his own forgotten past.The unsolicited interference of an old foe takes precedence as it becomes clear to Monk that a bitter enemy is back for revenge and has him in his sights. With his life and career in imminent danger, can Monk navigate his way to the truth before it is too late?Commander William Monk - A man with no past has only his conscience and instinct to guide him.
Revenge of Innocents
by Nancy Taylor Rosenbergin her novels featuring ( officer Carolyn Sullivan best-selling author Nancy Rosenberg brilliantly fuses gripping plot lines - razor-sharp portrayal of a single woman in a world of shattered lives, criminals and flickering hopes.In her new novel, Carolyn confronts the brutal death, her best friend-and the dark mystery that surrounds it. Carolyn knew everything about Veronica Campbell. She knew about the case of murder and retribution that haunted her life and career. About her stormy relationship with her husband, Drew. About the emotional darkness that was overwhelming Veronica's fragile seventeen-year-old daughter, Jude. But seeing her friend laid out on a cold hard slab of steel in a morgue, and hearing the initial judgments of the investigators, Carolyn also knows this: there's no way Veronica would have ever taken her own life. And when Carolyn receives a note threatening her away from the case, she knows a killer is at large. Carolyn must separate lies from truths in a world of complex relationships and battered psyches. As a hidden side of Veronica's life emerges, including the stunning possibility that Veronica had taken a lover, Carolyn becomes increasingly involved with Veronica's daughter, who claims her father has been abusing her for years. Trusting a person she doesn't truly know, putting her own upcoming marriage with wealthy, charming Marcus Wright in jeopardy, Carolyn investigates the brutal murder of another young woman. With danger and deceit swirling all around her, Carolyn is determined to lure her prime suspect out of the shadows. But all the while a killer is coming straight after her... Relentlessly paced with revealing insights into the criminal justice system, Revenge of Innocents showcases Nancy Taylor Rosenberg at the height of her riveting storytelling talent.