Absolution — Susan Fleet

Best Mystery/Suspense/Thriller -- 2009 Premier Book Awards 

• "A killer thriller!" Jan Herman, author of A Talent for Trouble:  Hollywood Director William Wyler

• "Fast paced, nail-biting, page-turning read .. heart-pounding chilling detail. -- Sheri Wilkerson

• "Well-drawn characters grab you by the throat, and fast and furious pacing will keep you up all night. A thrilling read." -- Nancy Earl

 A serial killer preys on women in New Orleans, where everyone has something to hide. Some of the darkest secrets reside in a parish church.

"First class writing! Fleet goes inside the head of the killer with a rare talent. An 'I couldn't put it down' thriller." -- C. J. Gregory

"Absolution can make the most disciplined reader ignore his usual bedtime in pursuit of "What happens next." Fleet paints scenes with a masterful stroke. As tensions build, the characters reveal their flaws in a way that keeps the reader guessing. Absolutely terrific!" -- RJ McDonnell author of the Rock & Roll Mystery Series

"Great characters, a colorful setting, [and] a well-crafted plot full of surprises. A real page-turner!' -- jazzgirl

"... The author has created a nasty killer [who] stalks his victims with a relentless attention to detail. At times the suspense is extremely intense. The sweaty pre-Katrina summer season in New Orleans enhances the oppressive feelings. Absolution stands out as a highly credible effort." -- Carl Brookins