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Book Review of Primal Fear (Martin Vail, Bk 1)

Primal Fear (Martin Vail, Bk 1)
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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!