De Profundis

Kate Gardener mysteries #2

by Gabriella Messina

As faithful parishioners gather for Vespers on All Saints Day, a beloved priest is bludgeoned to death in the church sacristy… Though he is no stranger to controversy, the priest’s death sends shockwaves through the community. Allegations from the past come to light when a young seminarian, the victim of sexual abuse, is found hiding on the church property, his clothing covered with blood. Forensic photographer Kate Gardener has her doubts about the young man’s guilt, and her hunches are seldom wrong. The twists and turns of this complicated and controversial case throw Kate into the path of the members of a notorious dining club…. and a very handsome young architect. Romantic entanglements must take a backseat to the case, however, as the investigation intensifies and the inquest into the death of Neville Crane looms. Together with Detective Sergeant Richard Pierce, Jimi Khan, and the rest of the team, Kate must overcome her fears and face the ghosts of her past in the race to piece the clues together and catch a brutal murderer before he strikes again. Adult Language Adult Situations ** This book includes a vivid description of the experience of 9/11 that some readers may find disturbing. Readers’ discretion is advised. **

Genres: Mystery

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2016

About the author

Always a spinner of tales, Gabriella Messina’s journey as an author began in the realm of screenwriting. Whether writing fantasy or crime fiction, short stories, or full-length novels, Ms. Messina brings a fresh point of view and a pearl of snarky wisdom to her work, exploring science, justice, faith, and feeling in equal measure.

When not writing, she enjoys indulging in her favorite “guilty pleasures”: coffee and chocolate, watching car racing with her son, and spending too much time looking at music videos online.

You can find more information about Gabriella Messina and her writing at her website, www.gabriellamessinawrites.com.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a priest is bludgeoned to death in the church sacristy with a full congregation for Vespers. on all Saints Day. Kate Gardener and the gang are there to start the investigation .. When she finds a young man hiding in the cemetery . Where old accusations of abuse come to life . Will they be able to figure out what happened .

In book 2 the characters are getting more and complex . Kate is much more involved in this book . We see her fighting hard to find out who killed the priest . She is stronger and much more complex . The rest of the squad is back and they are all more and more complex . We get to see some romance between Rick and Kate . They are well written and you will love them .

This is the second book in the series and it actually takes on the church and some past sins that have gone on in the church . The author handles it with care and takes us on an emotional journey that will have you on the edge of your seat . There is a love triangle in this one which i think over shadows the mystery , it feels a little forced in sometimes like the author didn't know where to take the characters so lets put them in a love triangle . Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to read book three . So if you want a book for the beach this is the one for you

[**Elle**Bee**Double U** · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compared to the first book in the Kate Gardener Mysteries, this one deals with a bit more controversial matters.
A priests death is now at the center of Kate and the teams focus. However, there is also the issue of an inquiry for Detective Sergeant Pierce and Kate to get through. Add in having men who are determined to see Pierce mess up or to catch him in a way to have him dismissed and everyone seems to pushed to their limits.
But the more they uncover about the priest and his history, the more it seems to expand a suspect list. The only person who could possibly be a witness refuses to talk, but at the same time he must be protected.

We have a little bit of love triangle seeming to develop between Pierce, Kate, and Parris. I can only hope Parris' interest in Kate is to keep her from whatever their group is hiding. Because let's be honest, they are hiding something or they wouldn't be so bound and determined to get at Pierce anyway they can.

[Connie Royer-Keener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow..... Amazing book I new from the first book I would love it and I was not disappointed. The controversy the mystery. I was in the edge of my seat. I didn't want to put it down. The characters and storyline are fantastic. I'll be continuing to read the series for sure.

[Ashley Martinez (ilovebooksandstuffblog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

De Profundis

Another thrilling installment to this crime series. I really enjoyed the mystery and loved watching how the characters uncovered the murderer.

[Mona williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was book two in this series and i really liked it! another death and a killer on the loos. only this time its a man of the cloth.something doesnt add up. read to find out what happens.

[Mitsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Controversial, thought provoking, and excellent mystery.