The Black Tower — P.D. James

The Killer Played No Favorites

The first victim was a priest without an enemy. He left behind not a clue to his killer.
The second victim was a monster of a man who spread hate wherever he went. He left behind only too many suspects.

The third corpse was that of a sweet spinster who was the soul of loving kindness. The next, a seductive temptress who was the embodiment of sensual lust.

And Adam Dalgliesh knew that unless he could find the hidden pattern in this seemingly senseless series of slayings, the nightmare of death would go on and on... .