{"product_id":"a-ritual-of-innocence-paperback","title":"A Ritual of Innocence - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCliff Schorer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen glamorous Manhattan socialite \u003cem\u003eArlene Weatherhill\u003c\/em\u003e is found murdered in her penthouse, the city is stunned. As the wife of an energy executive whose influence pulls the strings of New York's elite, her death isn't just a homicide, it's a political landmine! Veteran NYPD detective Walter Mally and his partner MacMillan quickly realize this is no ordinary case. Behind Arlene's polished public image lies a jagged trail of strained relationships, controversial beliefs, and private conflicts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery lead takes Mally deeper into a world where the truth is a liability and loyalty is bought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe investigation takes a chilling turn with the arrival of Alton Bentley. Calm, calculating, and dangerously skilled, Bentley claims to represent the interests of the victim's husband. But his expertise in violence suggests he is more than a corporate liaison--he is a fixer sent to ensure the wrong secrets stay buried. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by powerful figures determined to protect their empire, Mally finds himself caught in a crossfire of corporate rivalries and hidden alliances. In a city where influence can hide the darkest crimes, Mally must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to expose the truth within a system designed to fail. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending sharp investigative detail with heart-pounding pacing, \u003cem\u003eA Ritual of Innocence\u003c\/em\u003e is a visceral journey through the corridors of power. Perfect for fans of gritty political thrillers and addictive, fast-paced crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506871787885,"sku":"9798889829836","price":35.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/lxEq5AV1_79798889829836.webp?v=1783115877","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/a-ritual-of-innocence-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}