Justice in the Shadows [Paperback]

Radclyffe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

In a shadow world of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas, Detective Sergeant Rebecca Frye and her lover, Dr. Catherine Rawlings, join forces once again in the elusive search for justice.

Rebecca is aided in her struggle to uncover a pornography ring and expose its connections to a traitor within the police department by a rag-tag team of dedicated cops and civilians: JT Sloan, a cybersleuth committed to avenging her lover’s devastating injury, who walks the fine line between justice and revenge; Dellon Mitchell, a young police officer who discovers an unforeseen talent for undercover work; and Sandy, a prostitute who develops an unexpected passion for cops. Ultimately, this secret investigation may risk not just their careers, but may cost one their life.

A police procedural with a strong ensemble cast of lovers, partners, and friends that emphasizes the changing and challenging relationships between the characters as much as the action/intrigue. This series satisfies lovers of both nonstop action as well as heart-stopping romance.

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About the Author

Radclyffe is a two-time recipient (2003, 2004) of the Alice B. award for Lesbian Fiction and has written numerous lesbian romances (Safe Harbor and its sequel Beyond the Breakwater, Innocent Hearts, Love’s Melody Lost, Love’s Tender Warriors, Tomorrow’s Promise, Passion’s Bright Fury, Love’s Masquerade, shadowland, and Fated Love), as well as two romance/intrigue series: the Honor series (Above All, Honor; Honor Bound; and Love & Honor) and the Justice series (Shield of Justice, the prequel A Matter of Trust, In Pursuit of Justice, and Justice in the Shadows).

She lives with her partner, Lee, in Philadelphia, PA where she both writes and practices surgery full-time. She states, "I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. Not long after, I began collecting every book with lesbian content I could find. The new titles come much faster now than they did in the decades when a new book or two every year felt like a gift, but I still treasure every single one. These works are our history and our legacy, and I am proud to contribute in some small way to those archives."

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Bold Strokes Books (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933110031
• ISBN-13: 978-1933110035
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Radclyffe, a retired surgeon and full time author-publisher, has published over thirty-five novels as well as dozens of short stories, has edited numerous anthologies, and, writing as L. L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She is a eight time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery and erotica--winning in both romance (Distant Shores, Silent Thunder) and erotica (Erotic Interludes 2: Stolen Moments edited with Stacia Seaman and In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip written with Karin Kallmaker). A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also a 2010 RWA/FF&P Prism Award Winner for Secrets in the Stone, an Independent Publisher's award winner (IPPY), an Alice B. Readers' award Winner, and a finalist for the Benjamin Franklin award, the ForeWord Review Book of the Year award, and the 2010 Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice award. She is also the president of Bold Strokes Books, one of the world's largest independent LGBT publishing companies.

She states, "I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon's Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that the celebrate LGBTQ experience."

You can visit Radclyffe at http://www.facebook.com/Radclyffe.BSB?ref=ts

Or buy her books direct from the publisher at www.boldstrokesbooks.com

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Justice in the Shadows" by Cheri Rosenberg, May 27, 2005

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Cheri Crystal (Eastern United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justice in the Shadows (Paperback)

"Justice in the Shadows," by award winning author Radclyffe, is the fourth action-packed mystery in the Justice series following the engrossing prequels, "A Matter of Trust," "Shield of Justice," and "In Pursuit of Justice." To her credit and her fans delight, Radclyffe has successfully produced another wonderful addition to her impressive writing résumé. She is the author of twenty (and counting) published novels. Her writing is posted on-line, included in anthologies, and is available in other venues. Not surprisingly, "Justice in the Shadows" is a 2005 Golden Crown Literary Society award finalist.

In the latest Justice book, two cops have been assassinated, a young girl is dead, and an innocent woman lies in a coma, all the result of a child pornography ring. Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) Detective Sergeant Rebecca Frye wants to find out who is behind the murders of her partner Jeff Cruz, Officer Jimmy Hogan, a young prostitute, and the attempted murder of J.T. Sloan...that is until Clark Avery, the Justice Department Investigator, pulls the plug on the investigation. Something reeks of an inside job and Rebecca Frye will not rest until justice is done; she does not intend to add the unsolved case to the dead pile. Captain Henry gives the okay for Frye to head her own secret task force to see what she can uncover.

Rebecca puts together a team of unlikely candidates including her new partner, Detective William Watts, internet sleuth J.T. Sloan, and Sloan's business associate Jason McBride. Other members of her team include rookie cop, Dellon Mitchell; young prostitute and certified informant, Sandy; and Rebecca's lover, PPD psychiatrist Dr. Catherine Rawlings. With a great cast of characters, the reader can't help but root for each one. Sloan's lover, Michael Lassiter, lies in a coma after she becomes a mistaken target meant for Sloan...who will go to any lengths to avenge her attackers.

Radclyffe is a master at combining intense police drama and mystery along with an in-depth look at three loving and fulfilling lesbian relationships. She keeps the reader interested, excited, and guessing; it's hard to put the book down. As always, Radclyffe's work has compelling narrative, enough conflict and drama to sustain the story, unforgettable characters, natural sounding and credible dialogue. In addition, her writing is a perfect example of how sex does not get in the way of the plot; the sex scenes move the plot along and add depth to her characters. The author shows us the tough exterior of Rebecca when she is commanding her team, then contrasts that with her tender side when she makes love to her soul mate, Catherine. The same can be said about the budding relationship between Mitchell and Sandy. Mitchell is a hotheaded young cop, while Sandy is a street wise, smart mouthed kid. The growth of these two characters is particularly captivating.

As in all good series, several major story lines are resolved, while a few loose threads remain to keep us on edge for the next book in this series. I'm looking forward to the continuing adventures when "Justice Served" comes out June 2005. I recommend Radclyffe's "Justice in the Shadows" to anyone who enjoys intense crime stories with lots of intrigue, and with hot sex thrown in for good measure. If you like this kind of drama, don't miss "Justice in the Shadows"...a five star novel.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Get Enough, May 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Justice In The Shadows (Paperback)

I can't get enough of Radclyffe's Justice series. I reach the end of a book and am immediately thristing for more. Luckily, for all us readers, Radclyffe keeps writing about the lives of these amazing women.

In this installment, Dr. Catherine Rawlings and her lover, police Sergeant, Rebecca Frye, work together to continue to try to uncover a pornography ring, one which has already resulted in the near death of private cyber consultant, JT Sloan's lover Michael. Sloan assists Catherine and Rebecca while anxiously siting vigil at the hospital bed of her injured lover. Young rookie cop, Dell, works undercover on the case and finds herself falling for Rebecca's informant, Sandy--who happens to be a prostitute. The exploration of Dell and Sandy's new attraction is a highlight of the book. Radclyffe continues to stretch and never rests on her laurels. The sex scenes are Radclyffe's trademark-- bold, passionate, romantic, edgy and very steamy.

It may just be wishful thinking on my part, but I believe we could see another in this series. I, for one, can't wait.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspense! Drama! Intrigue!, March 20, 2005

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Joyce McNeil (Metairie, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Justice in the Shadows (Paperback)

First introduced to readers in A Matter of Trust, computer genius JT Sloan and her team join Detective Sgt. Rebecca Frye, who was herself, first introduced to readers in Shield of Justice and then again in it's terrific sequel, In Pursuit of Justice, on a case fraught with drama, danger and intrigue.

Joining JT and Rebecca on a "secret" task force is Del Mitchell, a police officer with her own secrets along with Sandy, a hooker who works as a confidential informer for Rebecca. Their objective, "to find the people behind an underworld ring involved in pornography." JT, however, also has her own hidden agenda...find out who sent Michael, the woman she loves, to the hospital in critical condition. As they work to uncover the truth and expose the ring an unexpected kink is thrown into the mix. Signs point to there possibly being a traitor in the police department itself! Will Rebecca, JT and the rest of the team be able to stay one step ahead of them? What happens when and if they are able to blow his or her cover? When Rebecca's lover, Dr. Catherine Rawlings is asked to join the task force, Rebecca is NOT a happy camper! Will she have confidence in their relationship surviving this ordeal? While Rebecca is trying to keep JT from going off on a vendetta, another new wrinkle is thrown in...Del's seemingly attraction to Sandy. Can Rebecca hold the team together, uncover the criminals and keep everyone safe? Will relationships survive? Will the ordeal cost one of the women their life and/or their lover?

With a well known and well documented track record of tremendous, well-written novels such as her "Honor" series, Safe Harbor, Beyond the Breakwater, Fated Love, Passion's Bright Fury, Love's Tender Warriors, Tomorrow's Promise and Love's Melody Lost, all filled with danger, suspense and intrigue, along with a definitive, strong romantic influence, Radclyffe once again grabs the reader and places them smack dab in the middle of non-stop, often heart-wrenching action. With her newest release of Distant Shores, Silent Thunder, this extremely talented writer is sure to have another hit on her hands!