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One of the best murder mysteries in a long time. Execellent plot with a great twist.

In Chicago, a sainted archbishop is murdered, mutilated, and dismembered in his rectory. Aaron Stampler, an angelic-looking young man, is found crouched in a confessional, covered with blood, cluthing a butcher's knife, swearing he is innocent.

Martin Vail is the brilliant "bad-boy" lawyer every prosecutor and politician loves to hate. It is up to him to defend STampler, the young human monster. But first he must uncover the horrifying truth behind the archbishop's slaughter.

This book has so many twists and turns, you'll be thinking you're reading while being driven on a road course. It's a great read and one that keeps you riveted. Don't take your eyes off because the killer might just slip away. Excellent!

A first class psychological thrill- fast paced readablity-very cleverly plotted. The more we learn about Aaron Stample, the more the plot twisted until you don't what is real and Aaron wants to believed himself.

One of the most suspenseful and chilling novels I've ever read. And the movie with Richard Gere as Martin Vail and Edward Norton as Aaron Stampler was a first class psychological thriller. Their performances in the movie were superb. I had never read anything by William Diehl before, but I am anxious to read more of his books.

Older story but excellent reading.

A page turner