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In the Name of the Father
by John W. Long
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Pub Date Jul 09 2024 | Archive Date Jun 28 2024
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Description
In the tropical paradise of Fort Lauderdale, a mysterious killer is stalking infamous residents, exposing their dark secrets and exacting revenge for past misdeeds.
Homicide detective Jack Johnson is tasked with finding the sadistic killer, taking us from sandy beaches to dangerous Everglades and the city's dark underbelly. Bodies with mysterious markings appear, but the killer leaves no fingerprints, no DNA, and no evidence. As Jack chases the elusive murderer, he must confront personal demons threatening his job and marriage.
In the Name of the Father is a police thriller through sultry South Florida and the mind of a deranged villain. As Jack closes in, he places himself in mortal danger while grappling with questions: What are the mysterious markings? How does the killer know their secrets? What drives the killer’s rage? Will justice prevail? The answers will stun readers.
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9798891323049 |
PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 256 |
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Featured Reviews
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Multiple points of view make for interesting interpretations of the action. The attention to detail in describing people and places really sets the scene well for an engaging reading experience,
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John W. Long writes a strong thriller element and it had everything that I was looking for from the genre. I enjoyed the overall feel of this and thought it had a suspenseful element with characters that I wanted. It had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed overall. It uses the serial killer element in a way that was different and I enjoyed what I was reading.
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Such a great mystery that definitely gives off Dexter vibes with The Watcher who goes and finds bad guys that haven’t been arrested for one reason or another. Then we have Jack a drunk detective who is losing his wife and his job with every drink he takes. How fitting, he is the lead detective on this case and the bodies are really starting to stack up and they all have cross engraved on the forehead. Jack needs help and every time he thinks he has a moment to breathe there’s another body or job he is put on.
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🌴🔍 In the sultry paradise of Fort Lauderdale, a mysterious killer stalks infamous residents, exposing their dark secrets and exacting revenge for past misdeeds. Homicide detective Jack Johnson is thrust into the heart of this twisted game, taking us from sandy beaches to the treacherous Everglades and the city’s murky underbelly.
🔍 Bodies with cryptic markings appear, but the killer leaves no fingerprints, no DNA, and no evidence. As Jack chases the elusive murderer, he grapples with personal demons threatening his job and marriage. The tension builds as he races against time, piecing together the puzzle.
John W. Long weaves a gripping police thriller that immerses readers in the mind of a deranged villain. The answers lie hidden in the humid air, waiting to stun unsuspecting readers. Will justice prevail, or will Jack find himself ensnared in the killer’s deadly game?
📖 “In the Name of the Father” is a pulse-pounding ride through South Florida’s steamy landscape, where danger lurks behind every palm tree and secrets fester like swamp water. Long’s vivid prose and relentless pacing keep you turning pages late into the night. A must-read for fans of suspense and mystery! 🕵️♂️🌅
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