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The Cleansing: A Novel
The Cleansing: A Novel
The Cleansing: A Novel
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When three bodies turn up in only three weeks – all on Sunday
mornings – it becomes clear a serial killer is at work. With half the
police force out sick and the sheriff mysteriously absent, it falls to
a handful of investigators to solve the case as the killer claims more
victims and the violence hits close to home. As the murderer’s motive
becomes clearer, so does the secret the victims all had in common. A
group of detectives, patrol cops, death inspectors, reporters and even a
pastor form a haphazard team to find out what’s driving the killer and
track down the monster as the death toll continues to mount.
Examining sin and redemption, touching on LGBT issues, exploring
the breadth of modern Christianity and offering a subtle critique of
suburban isolation, The Cleansing is a page-turning thriller of suspense,
violence and mystery, with a fast-paced style that will appeal to fans of
police fiction, LGBT readers, and those willing to experience the darker
side of suburban life.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateNov 7, 2019
ISBN9781684712250
The Cleansing: A Novel

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