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Sacred and Profane

Sacred and Profane

MysteryThriller
Pages
400
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

Los Angeles Police Detective Peter Decker's vacation takes a dark turn when his stepson discovers two charred human skeletons. Identified as teenage girls, the gruesome find pulls Decker into a deeply personal murder investigation. He navigates the dangerous streets of Hollywood Boulevard, confronting a nightmare world as he seeks justice for the victims and grapples with his own fears as a father.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyDark
Reluctant Hero

Genres

Mystery Thriller Police Procedural Psychological Thriller

About the author

Characters

Peter DeckerProtagonist
SammySupporting
JakeSupporting
Rina LazarusSupporting
All characters in Sacred and Profane

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Sacred and Profane part of a series?

    This novel introduces the characters of Detective Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus, marking the beginning of a long-running mystery series that follows their personal and professional lives.

  • Do I need to read the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series in order?

    While each book presents a self-contained mystery, the series features significant character development and ongoing relationship arcs between Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. Reading them in publication order enhances the understanding of their evolving dynamic and personal histories.