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Vendetta in Death
527 pages
A gritty, fast-paced procedural that wrestles with the dark allure of vigilante justice against the backdrop of a futuristic New York.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sleek, slightly shadowed version of tomorrow, where the grit of a classic police procedural meets the comforting rhythm of a long-established partnership. The narrative moves at a brisk, confident clip, driven by sharp, witty dialogue and the relentless competence of its lead detective. There is a distinct moral tension humming beneath the surface, as the story asks readers to grapple with the seductive appeal of vigilante justice against the cold, hard necessity of the law. It is a deeply satisfying experience that balances the dark, often disturbing realities of predatory crimes with the warmth of found family and an enduring romance, delighting readers who crave both suspense and emotional grounding.
- Mood
- tense
- shadowy
- satisfying
- Tone
- gritty
- righteous
- wry
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- vigilante justice · trauma and retribution · abuse of power · enduring partnership
- The writing
- Punchy and dialogue-driven, balancing the clinical grit of a crime scene with the warm, lived-in banter of a long-term marriage.
- The arc
- Begins with a chilling sense of righteous vengeance and builds to a tense, morally complex pursuit that ultimately reaffirms the rule of law.
- Who it's for
- Fans of tough, uncompromising female detectives who enjoy a mix of dark psychological motives, futuristic world-building, and steadfast romance.
Content notes
- sexual assault (recounted)
- graphic violence
- murder
- misogyny
- workplace harassment
About the book
She calls herself Lady Justice. And once she has chosen a man as her target, she turns herself into a tall blonde or a curvaceous redhead, makes herself as alluring and seductive as possible to them. Once they are in her grasp, they are powerless. The first victim is wealthy businessman Nigel McEnroy. His company's human resources department has already paid out settlements to a couple of his young victims -- but they don't know that his crimes go far beyond workplace harassment. Lady Justice knows. And in one shocking night of brutality, she makes him pay a much steeper price. Now Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, are combing through the evidence of McEnroy's secret life. His compulsive need to record his misdeeds provides them with a wide range of suspects, but the true identity of Lady Justice remains elusive. It's a challenging case, made even more difficult by McEnroy's widow, who reacts to the investigation with fury, denial, and threats. Meanwhile, Lady Justice's criminal crusade is escalating rapidly, and if Eve can't stop this vigilante, there's no telling how much blood may be spilled.
Description from Open Library.
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