The Second Deadly Sin

by Lawrence Sanders

First published 1977

When a renowned New York artist is found stabbed to death in her loft, the city is shaken. But this is no ordinary homicide - the victim is the daughter of a powerful crime boss. Reluctantly drawn back into the game, disgraced ex-Chief of Detectives Delaney must navigate a twisted web of family secrets, dark desires, and dangerous enemies to uncover the truth. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, Delaney races to stop the killer before they strike again.

Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller

Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, reluctant-hero

Setting: New York (N.Y.), United States, New York (State), New York

384 pages · Paperback · Berkley Trade

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