Fatal Justice [Paperback]

Faye Snowden (Author)

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Dr. Kendra Hamilton returns to Dunhill County, California, to complete unfinished business with Luke Bertrand, a serial killer who murdered her mother and preyed on Dunhill County's weakest. His wealth and social position allowed him to skirt justice, and Kendra left town devastated. She moves into the Pit, a rough neighborhood, and befriends Leroy and his daughter, Anna, an amazingly beautiful woman with the IQ of a seven-year-old. Kendra assumes legal guardianship when Leroy loses custody, and Anna settles into the local residential care facility, Brighton House. In the first months, Anna is mistreated, and Kendra is faulted. Kendra reaches out to the only person she can trust, her ex-lover and former homicide detective, Richard T. Marvel. Kendra is convinced that Luke Bertrand is involved in what happened to Anna and pleads with Rich to prove it. Kendra and Rich become engrossed in an intense sleuthing-loving relationship investigating unfinished business of the past that quickly escalates into their present sanity and their future fate. Lillian Lewis
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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dafina; First Printing edition (September 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758207514
• ISBN-13: 978-0758207517
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,777,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Price of Justice, June 5, 2006

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Marian E. "www.bettmarr.com" (Central Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fatal Justice (Paperback)

Dr. Kendra Hamilton is driven crazy by her obsession to see her mother's killer get his just dessert. Former lover, Richard T. Marvel, who hasn't fared well since his and Kendra's breakup is once again there with open arms to offer balance to Kendra who through this obsession has deprived herself of much, including the love of a good man. When a murderer has been cleared of all charges, in her mind, there is no time for such things and Kendra is driven to find another way.

Written in third person, Fatal Justice is a fair read with characters the author did well in breathing life into. Richard is a colorful person with the perfect balance of arrogance and compassion. He stands out and is larger than life. In this story, I found myself tagging along as the characters made their way through the plot. I could see Ms. Snowden scouring over the manuscript because it is clear that all aspects of this murder mystery were carefully considered, although I do feel most often than not, confessions are dragged out of suspects. The characterization is strong, but was just on this side of lacking the ability to engage my sympathy and I remained emotionally detached. I particularly liked the way the subplots and back-story melded into the plot; it makes for a seamless transition and the reader will not lose his or her way or find the read a cumbersome one. Fatal Justice is definitely worth picking up.

Marian E.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fatal Justice by Faye Snowden: An PeoplewholoveGoodBooks Review, October 2, 2005

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PeoplewholoveGoodBooks "peoplewholovegoodbooks" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fatal Justice (Paperback)

The road to your future will sometimes take you back to the past. In this third novel by Faye Snowden she takes suspense and intrigue to a new level. Two years after her mother was murdered Dr. Kendra Hamilton returns home to Dunhill County with one thing on her mind....revenge. When Luke Bertrand used his influence and fortune to walk away a free man ,Kendra was left with nothing but the ghosts from her past. Now Kendra wants to make the man responsible pay for his crimes even if it means losing her own life. However, in the midst of this journey towards justice another case takes root. That of a beautiful young woman named Anna who mentally hasn't developed past a young girl and her ill father who can no longer care for her. When this father is accused of raping and impregnating his own daughter Kendra must go to to the one man she knows can help: the lover she wishes she left behind and wishes she could forget former homicide detective Richard T. Marvel.

After Kendra left ,all Rich desired was the peace that eluded him and the solace he thinks he can find within his alcoholic stupor. When she shows up at his cabin asking for his help his peace is shattered and the bitterness,hurt ,and anger he ran from floats to the surface. Kendra is convinced the two cases are related and they both take the plunge into danger beyond that of which either has experienced. They are united in their fight to see that justice is served on the one man they feel is responsible for it all: Luke Bertrand. This book will have you on the edge of your seats waiting for the final showdown. I give this suspense thriller 5 stars. Reviewed by Yvette R. of PeoplewholoveGoodBooks

5.0 out of 5 stars Fatal Justice, November 21, 2006

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Clarence - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fatal Justice (Paperback)

I totally disagree with the previous review from Chocolatesleuth. I found this book to pick right up from where The Savior left off. I felt the book had a fast pace to it, still allowing time for the characters to be fully developed. Also unlike Chocolatesleuth, I thought the scene with Rich and Kendra coming together was tasteful and classy, allowing the reader to fill in the details according to their own taste. This is a mystery not a romance novel.

This is a greast read for someone who loves mysteries. I highly recommend it.