The Premier Book Awards named Absolution Best Mystery/Suspense/Thriller of 2009

A serial killer preys on young women in New Orleans.

THEIR WORST NIGHTMARE … gets WORSE

Vulnerable young women let a serial killer into their homes because they trust him. The killer tortures them, kills them and takes a gruesome trophy.

IS THE KILLER A PRIEST?

Everyone has something to hide. Some of the darkest secrets reside in a parish church. When an African-American journalist denounces police for unfairly targeting black male suspects, racial tensions boil over in the Big Easy. A tip from a prostitute leads New Orleans Detective Frank Renzi to believe the killer may be a white priest.The serial killer uses his position of trust to ensnare more women.With NOPD Detective Renzi hot on his trail, the killer persuades a teenaged girl to help him escape. Will Renzi be able to save her?Who would YOU trust? A police officer or a priest?

Reviews:

“A killer thriller!” Jan Herman, Arts Journal

“relentless tempo … sharp writing.” Kirkus Discovery

“Creole-flavored suspense!” The Sun Chronicle

“Intertwining 21st century issues with captivating character development, Fleet has created a crime drama far above the ordinary whodunit. A wholehearted “Bravo!” — Kathy Hunt, The Florida Times-Union

“First class writing! Fleet goes inside the head of the killer with a rare talent.” — C.J. Gregory