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""A psychological tale buoyed by slow-burn suspense and moral debate that pits a dying man against his father's killer."" - Publishers Weekly / BookLife A dying man has two months left to live. Just enough time to demand a confession. When Chuck Grayson was twelve, his father died in police custody. Authorities called it a drunken fall. Case closed. Chuck never believed it. Now sixty-five and dying of liver cancer, Chuck finally learns the truth. The man responsible for his father's death is alive. And he's a Catholic priest. Once a cop hardened by the streets, the priest now hides behind a Roman collar and the sanctity of the confessional. Chuck confronts him in the one place the priest believes he is untouchable. The confessional. Inside the dark wooden booth, the rules are clear. The priest hears sins. He grants absolution. But Chuck isn't seeking forgiveness. Each visit becomes a psychological duel, confession after confession, as Chuck forces the priest to confront the truth buried for decades. The Church calls it the sacrament of reconciliation. Chuck calls it justice. And with time running out, he must decide: Will he force a confession... or commit the ultimate sin?

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Publishers Weekly / BookLife Review (2026): ""A psychological tale buoyed by slow-burn suspense and moral debate that pits a dying man against his father's killer."" Sublime Book Review (2026): ""A haunting, psychologically charged novel that explores the fragile line between justice and revenge."" Reader reviews: Jill Hedgecock 5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected letter. A priest with a secret. A man out for revenge.Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 This novel is one part memoir (Lewis took inspiration from his life), one part crime novel, and one part thriller. Will Chuck Grayson seek revenge on a priest and former cop who killed his father? As Grayson struggles with his desire to seek revenge, Father Luke, who also killed his own abusive father, grapples with his own demons. The last few chapters will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens when the two men's paths cross inside Father Luke's church. Nancy F. 4.0 out of 5 stars Murder mystery with complex, twist-filled plotReviewed in the United States on July 11, 2025 This murder mystery weaves a complex, twist-filled plot that keeps you guessing. Richly developed characters add depth and intrigue. JP 5.0 out of 5 stars IntriguingReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 Awesome right up to the end 5.0 out of 5 stars FarherReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 This is story of loss. It shows you family is everything. I couldn't agree more. I anxiously await to read more of this authors book. Wayne Cronnell 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy readReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 Great book Marissa 4.0 out of 5 stars rReveneReviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025 A twelve-year-old lost his dad due to a tragic accident when the father died while drunk and was thrown in jail. Something did not seem right to the twelve year old at the time when the police broke the news. Now years have passed and the son is now dying of cancer. Soon he gets a letter from the retired officer saying that his father's death was not an accident but that a Catholic priest killed his father. This will have him wanting to seek revenge that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Jill Hedgecock 5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected letter. A priest with a secret. A man out for revenge.Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 This novel is one part memoir (Lewis took inspiration from his life), one part crime novel, and one part thriller. Will Chuck Grayson seek revenge on a priest and former cop who killed his father? As Grayson struggles with his desire to seek revenge, Father Luke, who also killed his own abusive father, grapples with his own demons. The last few chapters will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens when the two men's paths cross inside Father Luke's church. Nancy F. 4.0 out of 5 stars Murder mystery with complex, twist-filled plotReviewed in the United States on July 11, 2025 This murder mystery weaves a complex, twist-filled plot that keeps you guessing. Richly developed characters add depth and intrigue. JP 5.0 out of 5 stars IntriguingReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 Awesome right up to the end 5.0 out of 5 stars FarherReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 This is story of loss. It shows you family is everything. I couldn't agree more. I anxiously await to read more of this authors book. Wayne Cronnell 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy readReviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 Great book Marissa 4.0 out of 5 stars rReveneReviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025 A twelve-year-old lost his dad due to a tragic accident when the father died while drunk and was thrown in jail. Something did not seem right to the twelve year old at the time when the police broke the news. Now years have passed and the son is now dying of cancer. Soon he gets a letter from the retired officer saying that his father's death was not an accident but that a Catholic priest killed his father. This will have him wanting to seek revenge that will have you on the edge of your seat. Mz Bull 5.0 out of 5 stars Turning PagesReviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025 Well developed characters in this intriguing mystery will keep you turning pages to the end.

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