by Evan Hunter
First published 2005
A man's dark past crashes into his present when a brutal crime forces him to confront the demons he thought he'd left behind. Evan Hunter's "Transgressions" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of the human condition. As the protagonist struggles to untangle a web of lies and cover-ups, he must face the consequences of his own transgressions and find the courage to seek atonement. With its relentless pace and richly drawn characters, this novel explores the fine line between justice and vengeance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most devastating of sins.
Genres: fiction, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dark-protagonist, redemption, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New York City, World Trade Center
Period: 2001, 2002
783 pages · Hardcover · Forge
Content warnings: violence