Redemption

by J.E. Friend

The killer felt the overwhelming urge to kill again. It crept in like a silent lover, warm tendrils setting in until the need surpassed reason. The next depraved victim who slipped from the shadows would soon feel the wrath of a sharp blade. 

The search continued for one particular person, but ridding the world of the dregs of society eased the rage. Lurking undetected in the shadows until now. 

Now a detective had connected the murders, and the hunt was on. One hunting to catch a serial killer, the other hunting the one person responsible for the bloodshed. Who will succeed?

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 30, 2022

About the author

J. E. Friend is an emerging author of crime thrillers. She lives in the beautiful Annapolis Valley with her husband and their dog, Hartley. There she is able to enjoy the peace and solitude it offers so that she can write, whether in her writing room or on the deck. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Waterloo, where her field of study was psychology, this enables her to get into the mind of a killer when writing.
She is a member of Author’s Ink, a writing group in Nova Scotia, consisting of published and non published authors, and for the past few years she has also been The Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for her geographical area. NaNoWriMo promotes writers with an annual challenge to write 50,000 words in the month of November, which she has won each year since 2017. She is an active member of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia where she has reviewed and short listed emerging authors in several competitions.
Design of Deception is her first novel. She is currently working on a trilogy that follows a serial killer across Canada.

Reviews

[Wendy]

After reading and loving author J.E., Friend's debut novel "Design of Deception" I was thrilled to read "Redemption" the 1st book in a trilogy!
Edge of your seat, page-turning suspense as we follow a killer along the Trans-Canada Highway who is murdering truckers that don't deserve to live.
Highly Recommended and I can hardly wait for the next book in the trilogy!

[Sandy]

If you like serial killers this one's for you! Someone is on a rampage stalking truckers along the Trans-Canada Highway. This novel has quite a few characters and we get small glimpses into the lives, loves and tribulations of a trucker's life. I suspected early on who the serial killer was but it didn't spoil the story. Looking forward to what's next in this series and finding out a bit more about the characters, particularly Ryan.

[Cynthia Jordan]

really enjoyed this book , my mom bought the series from the author at a event she was setup at , the books come with bookmarks and stickers an even candy . I will definitely be reading the rest of the series . always love to support a local author

[Chantelle J.]

Chillingly good, thrilled & adult skirtt while reading.

[Adam Mirabel]

Outstanding characters and a mystery that kept me guessing
What impressed me most was how well the author balanced character depth with suspense. Maggie, Colby, Ryan, Noelle, Frank, and Audrey all bring something unique to the story, and the way their lives intersect feels natural and meaningful. I kept suspecting everyone at different points, which made the reveal even more satisfying.