Pious Assassin

Dr. Julius Gemutlich, a profiler specializing in theological psychology, is drawn into a complex investigation involving serial murders in Sarterville, Georgia. Four lives have been lost. The clock is ticking. Pressure mounts as Julius navigates through layers of deceit, personal demons, and complex relationships to uncover the truth behind the murders. When betrayal thrusts him into the spotlight, Julius discovers he may just be next on the killer's list. Author Alice Kanaka weaves themes of forgiveness and light through the darkness of trauma and death, to create a thought-provoking mystery that is a thrilling, yet ultimately uplifting read. Note from author: This book is clean: no bad language or sex. Possible trigger warning: mention of trauma, abuse, and alcoholism.