The Redeemer: A Shanna Regan murder mystery

REPENT BEFORE YOU DIE ... OR MAY YOU NEVER R.I.P.Threatening plaques vigilante killings a Jewish community in an English town - whats the link? The clock is ticking to the next murder.After witnessing a racist incident in a small Hertfordshire town journalist Shanna Regan uncovers a series of threatening fake commemorative plaques. Each plaque highlights someones misdemeanour rather than a good deed.Delving deeper Shanna discovers these plaques are linked to vigilante killings spanning several decades with ties to the local Jewish community.As her search for the truth becomes personal Shanna puts her own life in danger. Can she stop the next murder in time?The Redeemer is a compelling thought-provoking murder mystery debut featuring themes of prejudice identity and heritage revenge and redemption and secrets from the past. Victoria Goldman was given an honourable mention for The Redeemer in the Capital Crime/DHH Literary Agency New Voices Award 2019.PRAISE FOR THE REDEEMER Victoria Goldman has crafted a tense twisty crime thriller that will hook readers and intrigue them with an authentic portrayal of a community thats been underrepresented in British fiction. Highly recommended. Adam HamdyAn enjoyable and intriguing mystery set against the backdrop of a fascinating community - if youre looking for something different in crime fiction this is well worth your time. Highly recommended! Susi HollidayGripping timely and original Louise BeechA fast-paced refreshingly different and ultimately satisfying murder mystery featuring fabulous and gutsy protagonist Shanna Regan. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Louise VossThe Redeemer is an engaging mystery with uncommon depth touching on the most serious and timely of themes without ever losing sight of the intriguing mystery at its heart. Suspenseful nuanced and original this is crime fiction with real weight - and it comes highly recommended. Rod ReynoldsThis is a must-read debut from an authentic and assured new voice in crime fiction. With a gripping original mystery & a fantastic amateur sleuth put it on your to read pile! Steph BroadribbWow what a ride! A fabulous piece of crime fiction with an utterly unique storyline featuring Jewish history both past and present. The Redeemer is timely relevant and packed with twists that I didnt see coming. A solid five stars. JM HewittGoldman cleverly intertwines the dark secrets held behind the closed doors of suburbia with the tradition and history of a culture seen too infrequently in crime fiction. An engaging and refreshing read! Marnie RichesVictoria Goldman writes beautifully and her clever plotting and deft characterisation meant I was gripped to the very last page. A highly recommended debut from a writer to watch. Amy McLellan