DescriptionLouie has finished her old life, and stepped into a world of sinners. For her, things are not going to be the same again. This darkly funny, disturbing novel explores a lawless world where morality is a nuisance, everything can be bought, and the prices paid are high.
DescriptionOne of the most tantalizing murder stories ever written, Crime and Punishment is a fascinating study of psychological tensions and spiritual struggle, as Rodion Raskolnikoff (very effectively played by John Simm in the latest highly rated BBC TV version) is overcome by remorse and guilt. Set in the claustrophobic slums of St. Petersburg in the heat of the summer, the main characters struggle with the problems of grinding poverty as Dostoyevsky grapples with the universal themes of sin and repentance.
DescriptionKeep your friends close and your enemies closer. And your family should be closest of all. Patrick Brodie is on the way up. He knows exactly how far he's prepared to go to get what he wants. And he wants it all. Now. Before long, Patrick has become a legend in his own lifetime. Violently. The kind of women Patrick Brodie is normally attracted to have no illusions, no foolish dreams of marriage, children, or, Gold help him, love. But Lily Diamond is different. Together they are determined that their children will have everything they didn't, no matter what. But the unthinkable happens, and Lily is left on her own to look after their family in a dangerous world. A world where no one can be trusted. The Brodies must stay close to survive. But as everyone knows, your sins will find you out.
DescriptionLeah Ebersol rejoices in her coming baptism and marriage. Her joy is clouded, though, when she learns of a secret sin that her older sister, Sadie, has committed. If Sadie does not confess and repent, Leah must tell the church elders, or risk sacrificing her own conscience and reputation. The Betrayal is a CBA best seller from an award-winning inspirational author.
DescriptionThe author of The Deep End of the Ocean, Oprah's first Book Club selection, delivers a compelling, emotionally charged tale of tragedy, revenge, and redemption. Twelve-year-old Veronica Swan's idyllic life in a close-knit Mormon community is shattered when her two younger sisters are brutally murdered. Although her parents find the strength to forgive the deranged killer, Scott Early, Veronica cannot do the same. Years later, she sets out alone to avenge her sisters' deaths, dropping her identity and severing ties in the process. As she closes in on Early, Veronica will discover the true meaning of sin and compassion, before she makes a decision that will change her and her family's lives forever.
