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The Saint of Nothing
Ever love a lie so hard you stop checking it? It steals your breath.
Rebecca DeSaint is done suffocating.
New York is full of polished missions and private appetites. Men who fund clinics by day and purchase bodies by night. Boards that preach safety while paying to bury evidence. A city that calls it “complicated” when the truth is the powerful hurt people, then hire other powerful people to make it disappear.
Rebecca knows the difference between justice and performance. She has lived inside the gap. She has watched the system turn pain into paperwork, turn survivors into “unreliable,” turn predators into “promising young men,” then seal the file and congratulate itself for handling it with care.
So she builds her own creed and treats it like law.
No innocents.
No chaos.
No collateral.
No mercy for the protected.
She does not chase headlines. She chases infrastructure. The money trails. The favors. The sealed files. The “community partners” who act as gates, steering victims away from real help. The respected names that keep showing up around the same disappearances, the same hush payments, the same erased women.
When Rebecca moves, the damage is not always a body on the pavement. Sometimes it is a career detonated in public. A donor network imploding overnight. A “philanthropist” forced to choose between prison and a confession. A judge who suddenly resigns. A clinic that loses its license. A private jet grounded by a subpoena that should not exist.
She keeps receipts, not souvenirs.
Then a rumor cuts through the noise and lands like a threat.
Spade House.
A private property tied to missing girls and clean institutions.
A location powerful people will not name out loud, even when they are drunk, even when they are angry, even when they are begging.
Rebecca follows the thread and learns what New York really protects. Precincts, courtrooms, penthouses, nonprofits, and “special programs” all stitched together by the same quiet access.
A task force forms around a narrative they can sell. Fixers start circling with budgets bigger than her life. Media outlets get briefed before facts exist. A detective with a clean record and an ugly instinct begins tracing the pattern she leaves behind and cannot decide if she is the answer or the next crime scene. Every ally becomes a liability. Every safe room becomes temporary.
And above it all is a machine that does not simply cover up crimes.
It cultivates them.
It feeds on silence and calls it order.
They do not just want Rebecca stopped.
They want her owned.
They want her framed as a monster so the real monsters can keep wearing halos.
They want her name turned into policy, into fear, into a reason women stop being believed.
That is the war.
Because Rebecca is not immune to what made her. She is fighting to stay human while hunting people who stopped trying a long time ago. She is fighting to keep her creed intact when the city keeps offering her shortcuts. She is fighting a network that can rewrite the past, purchase the present, and decide who gets a future.
They want her to confess.
She wants them to pay.
The internet will crown her a myth, a vigilante, a warning.
In this city, saints are branding and monsters have PR.
If she goes down, she plans to drag the whole holy facade with her.
She has a simpler name for herself.
The Saint of Nothing.
Rebecca DeSaint is done suffocating.
New York is full of polished missions and private appetites. Men who fund clinics by day and purchase bodies by night. Boards that preach safety while paying to bury evidence. A city that calls it “complicated” when the truth is the powerful hurt people, then hire other powerful people to make it disappear.
Rebecca knows the difference between justice and performance. She has lived inside the gap. She has watched the system turn pain into paperwork, turn survivors into “unreliable,” turn predators into “promising young men,” then seal the file and congratulate itself for handling it with care.
So she builds her own creed and treats it like law.
No innocents.
No chaos.
No collateral.
No mercy for the protected.
She does not chase headlines. She chases infrastructure. The money trails. The favors. The sealed files. The “community partners” who act as gates, steering victims away from real help. The respected names that keep showing up around the same disappearances, the same hush payments, the same erased women.
When Rebecca moves, the damage is not always a body on the pavement. Sometimes it is a career detonated in public. A donor network imploding overnight. A “philanthropist” forced to choose between prison and a confession. A judge who suddenly resigns. A clinic that loses its license. A private jet grounded by a subpoena that should not exist.
She keeps receipts, not souvenirs.
Then a rumor cuts through the noise and lands like a threat.
Spade House.
A private property tied to missing girls and clean institutions.
A location powerful people will not name out loud, even when they are drunk, even when they are angry, even when they are begging.
Rebecca follows the thread and learns what New York really protects. Precincts, courtrooms, penthouses, nonprofits, and “special programs” all stitched together by the same quiet access.
A task force forms around a narrative they can sell. Fixers start circling with budgets bigger than her life. Media outlets get briefed before facts exist. A detective with a clean record and an ugly instinct begins tracing the pattern she leaves behind and cannot decide if she is the answer or the next crime scene. Every ally becomes a liability. Every safe room becomes temporary.
And above it all is a machine that does not simply cover up crimes.
It cultivates them.
It feeds on silence and calls it order.
They do not just want Rebecca stopped.
They want her owned.
They want her framed as a monster so the real monsters can keep wearing halos.
They want her name turned into policy, into fear, into a reason women stop being believed.
That is the war.
Because Rebecca is not immune to what made her. She is fighting to stay human while hunting people who stopped trying a long time ago. She is fighting to keep her creed intact when the city keeps offering her shortcuts. She is fighting a network that can rewrite the past, purchase the present, and decide who gets a future.
They want her to confess.
She wants them to pay.
The internet will crown her a myth, a vigilante, a warning.
In this city, saints are branding and monsters have PR.
If she goes down, she plans to drag the whole holy facade with her.
She has a simpler name for herself.
The Saint of Nothing.
552 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2026
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About the author
James E. Lorraine
3 books51 followersJames E. Lorraine is the author of Heavy is the Crown, a raw, immersive dark romance that broke into the Top 10 across three genres on its debut.
He didn’t write this to be liked. He wrote it to be undeniable.
“I didn’t grow up dreaming about being average. I came into this to either succeed so loud they couldn’t ignore me—or fail in flames loud enough for the world to hear.”
Before publishing, James E. Lorraine built a career in tech, where he was told that just making decent money was “good enough.” Becoming an executive was supposed to be the finish line—but it never felt like enough.
“I didn’t want the job. I wanted the theater.”
Heavy is the Crown started as a short story. He turned it into a full novel in under a month—writing five chapters a night with no sleep and no backup plan. It became more than a book. It became a battleground.
“I’m not some publishing darling. I’m a product of hard work, hunger, and hustle—and I’m proof that hunger beats talent. Every. Fucking. Time.”
He’s not here for permission. He’s here for legacy.
He didn’t write this to be liked. He wrote it to be undeniable.
“I didn’t grow up dreaming about being average. I came into this to either succeed so loud they couldn’t ignore me—or fail in flames loud enough for the world to hear.”
Before publishing, James E. Lorraine built a career in tech, where he was told that just making decent money was “good enough.” Becoming an executive was supposed to be the finish line—but it never felt like enough.
“I didn’t want the job. I wanted the theater.”
Heavy is the Crown started as a short story. He turned it into a full novel in under a month—writing five chapters a night with no sleep and no backup plan. It became more than a book. It became a battleground.
“I’m not some publishing darling. I’m a product of hard work, hunger, and hustle—and I’m proof that hunger beats talent. Every. Fucking. Time.”
He’s not here for permission. He’s here for legacy.
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January 8, 2026
The Saint of Nothing is not here to entertain you. It is here to indite you.
James E. Lorraine drops Rebecca DeSaint on the page like a headline you cannot scroll past. She is equal parts survivor and verdict. Power does not just harm people. It builds systems that make the harm look like policy, care, and “rehabilitation.” Rebecca does not beg that system to change. She studies it. Then she breaks it, piece by piece, with patience and teeth.
The voice is sharp. The pacing is ruthless. The emotion is controlled, which makes it hit harder. You can feel the airless rooms, the cameras, the men who think silence is something they can purchase. And you can feel what happens when a woman decides she would rather be feared than managed.
Read it if you like your thrillers smart, dark, and unapologetic. Read it if you are tired of saints. Read because you got nothing better to do.
Alonzo J. Crippen
James E. Lorraine drops Rebecca DeSaint on the page like a headline you cannot scroll past. She is equal parts survivor and verdict. Power does not just harm people. It builds systems that make the harm look like policy, care, and “rehabilitation.” Rebecca does not beg that system to change. She studies it. Then she breaks it, piece by piece, with patience and teeth.
The voice is sharp. The pacing is ruthless. The emotion is controlled, which makes it hit harder. You can feel the airless rooms, the cameras, the men who think silence is something they can purchase. And you can feel what happens when a woman decides she would rather be feared than managed.
Read it if you like your thrillers smart, dark, and unapologetic. Read it if you are tired of saints. Read because you got nothing better to do.
Alonzo J. Crippen
January 16, 2026
The Saint of Nothing is a fast, tense thriller that stays focused from start to finish. The writing is clear and confident, the pacing moves quickly without skipping important details, and the suspense builds in a way that keeps you turning pages. Rebecca is a strong lead with real flaws and believable decisions, and the story gives her consequences instead of easy wins. The twists feel earned, the stakes keep rising, and the ending lands with impact. If you want a sharp psychological thriller with momentum, intensity, and a main character you can’t ignore, this is an easy five-star read
February 14, 2026
If you love fast-paced thrillers with plot-twists and nonstop action, this book is for you. The main character is a strong female leader who fights to bring justice to those who don't have a voice. Often using unconventional means, she isn't afraid to take on the strongest and most intimidating forces. The book is well-written and the storyline takes twists and turns that will keep you guessing. One of the most exciting works of fiction I've read in a long time. Definitely recommend!
February 14, 2026
I saw people online talking about this book so I checked it out for myself. I love suspenseful and nonstop-action, and this was no disappointment. The main character is multi-faceted, and not always well-liked, but always fighting for what's right. The storyline takes some unexpected risks and twists, and will keep you turning the pages. I thought the author did a great job building up the plot and was guessing how things would unfold until the very end. I'm recommending it to all my friends!
January 10, 2026
Phenomenal story that draws you in and keeps you invested in the characters. You’ll find yourself having a hard time putting this down because you will be consistently intrigued about what happens next. It’s exciting, morally conflicting, endearing, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended!!!
January 20, 2026
This book doesn’t do tidy endings or moral speeches. It focuses more on process than payoff, which makes it feel more realistic than most books in this space. The writing is sharp and controlled, and the story doesn’t insult the reader’s intelligence. If you like darker, more grounded stories, this is a good pick.
January 28, 2026
The Saint of Nothing is not entertainment. Not a word of it is truth. It is the fight against the sins of men, as old as time and as current as today. The battle is fought by one woman, whose scars time will never erase, and a small band of devoted supporters. The writting is efficient and powerful. The characters are intelligent and resourceful. The story is deep and traumatic. You will not regret reading The Saint of Norhing and you will not easily forget the experience.
February 14, 2026
This is one hell of a book! The "Saint" works in the shadows to investigate a tangled web of lies and cover-ups to try and expose a huge organized abuse of power. The setting, tone, characters, and energy are quick-paced. The author puts us in the mind of the main character as she digs into dark corners to find answers. The end is perfect. Another great novel by James E. Lorraine.
January 20, 2026
Angel
When you are a saint or angel trying to help girls who were in danger. This book kept you reading and made you read. This took longer to read than I wanted because of personal stuff but I’m glad I finally finished!
When you are a saint or angel trying to help girls who were in danger. This book kept you reading and made you read. This took longer to read than I wanted because of personal stuff but I’m glad I finally finished!
January 20, 2026
This isn’t a cute, forgettable book. It’s smart, bold, and doesn’t play it safe. It’s about power, secrets, and what happens when someone decides to burn the whole illusion down. If you want something that actually has something to say, read this.
January 29, 2026
Doing what needs to be done
A reminder of the Burke series by Andrew Vachss. The system made her, now she works to hold the people behind it accountable. I.will be buying the nxt in the series
A reminder of the Burke series by Andrew Vachss. The system made her, now she works to hold the people behind it accountable. I.will be buying the nxt in the series
January 8, 2026
I quit 38 pages in. Hate this style of writing.
January 20, 2026
This one sticks in your head. A must read!
February 14, 2026
This book was recommended to me by a friend. It's a dark and twisted tale of justice and revenge. I was impressed with the writing and character depth. Very much enjoyed reading this!
January 21, 2026
This is one of those books that lingers with you. It’s introspective, gritty in a quiet way, and deeply human. Lorraine’s writing leans heavily into themes of guilt, redemption, and the gray areas between right and wrong, and it does so without trying to hand the reader easy answers.
The pacing is slow at times, but that feels intentional. The story asks you to sit with discomfort and reflection, much like the characters themselves. Some sections feel raw and almost confessional, which adds authenticity. Still, the emotional weight carries through, and the characters feel flawed in a way that’s believable rather than dramatic for effect.
This isn’t a feel-good read, but it’s a thoughtful one. Morally complex stories, spiritual undertones without preachiness, and character-driven narratives. The Saint of Nothing doesn’t try to impress—it tries to be honest—and that’s what makes it work.
The pacing is slow at times, but that feels intentional. The story asks you to sit with discomfort and reflection, much like the characters themselves. Some sections feel raw and almost confessional, which adds authenticity. Still, the emotional weight carries through, and the characters feel flawed in a way that’s believable rather than dramatic for effect.
This isn’t a feel-good read, but it’s a thoughtful one. Morally complex stories, spiritual undertones without preachiness, and character-driven narratives. The Saint of Nothing doesn’t try to impress—it tries to be honest—and that’s what makes it work.
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