Devious
Author(s): Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson's thrilling new novel is set in New Orleans, where detectives Bentz and Montoya confront a killer who only kills nuns - and who may be someone they have every reason to trust. When a troubled novice is found garrotted in St Marguerite's cathedral, the first detectives called in are Bentz and Montoya. And Montoya knows who she is - Sister Camille was once his brother's girlfriend. He even knows the prime suspect: Father Frank O'Toole, rumoured to be the father of Camille's unborn child. The deeper the investigation goes, the eerier it gets. More nuns are dying, brutally slaughtered by someone who seems to know their darkest secrets. Bentz is sure Father O'Toole is their man. But arresting him is another matter. And there are other suspects, too, including a ruthless murderer who is supposed to have died years ago. Has the monstrous killer known as Father John returned? Or is the truth even more twisted and terrifying?
Product Information
'A nail-biting tale of dangerous secrets and deadly passions.' -- Booklist on DEVIOUS 20110303 'Terrifying.' -- Publishers Weekly on DEVIOUS 20110303 'WITHOUT MERCY blends murder mystery with romance and religious conspiracy and should appeal to fans of all three.' -- West Australian on WITHOUT MERCY 20100401 'A fast-paced and surprisingly complex story... . The depiction of the protagonist... reaches an unusual depth, and the crisp, skillful language infuse every sentence with suspense...will keep readers riveted.' -- Publisher's Weekly on WITHOUT MERCY 20100401 '[ALMOST DEAD contains an] excellent subplot revelation that few readers will see coming' -- Sydney Morning Herald on ALMOST DEAD 20100401 'A fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall.' -- Canberra Times on MALICE 20091001
Lisa Jackson's books are number one bestsellers in America. She lives with her family, two cats and an eighty-pound dog in the Pacific Northwest.
General Fields
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- : Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- : Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- : 0.71
- : 29 February 2012
- : 239mm X 162mm X 38mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 May 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Lisa Jackson
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 813.54
- : 448
