Jilliane P. Hoffman's writing delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche, offering suspenseful narratives. Her novels often draw inspiration from her background as a prosecutor, where she tackled felony cases and specialized in domestic violence. Hoffman fearlessly explores complex moral questions and crafts realistic characters, immersing readers in compelling plots that leave a lasting impact. Her distinctive style is marked by a punchy delivery and precise attention to detail, ensuring an intense reading experience.
The body of a student who went missing from a Florida nightclub is found in a dumpster. A horrifying scene, but nothing compared to what she had to endure before her murder. She was drugged and tortured -- all broadcast live for the twisted pleasure of a snuff club.
At the heart of Retribution is C. J. Townsend, a brilliant state prosecutor in Miami well-known for keeping her cool while trying even the most horrific cases. The latest suspect is as base as they come: a vicious killer who savors cruelty and considers murder an art. Amid a maelstrom of media attention, C. J. has just begun to build her case when she is struck with a shattering personal blow connected to her past. Now everything will ride on her ability to hold herself together long enough to put the accused away forever. One rainy night in New York City, outstanding law student Chloe Larson wakes from a terrible nightmare. But it's not a nightmare - she is savagely violated in her own bedroom. Twelve years later she is forging a formidable reputation as an attorney and a vicious serial killer is on the loose.
A terrifying new standalone psycholgical thriller from the bestselling author of 'Retribution' and 'The Cutting Room'
Two years ago William Bantling was put on death row by Florida's Assistant State Attorney, CJ Townsend. Now three cops crucial to Bantling's conviction have been brutally slain. CJ knew the shocking secret they took to their graves. But it's clear that somebody else also knows the truth...
The prosecutor- Julia Valenciano. Young, ambitious and facing a case that could launch her career. The defendant - David Marquette. A successful Miami surgeon and devoted family man. The victims - Marquette's own wife and three small children. The plea- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. But the state suspects Marquette's insanity defence is being fabricated to disguise murders that were cold-blooded and calculated. Worse, Julia believes Marquette could be responsible for a string of unsolved, brutal homicides. The distraught survivor could just be one of the most prolific and elusive serial killers in Florida's history. The trial will take Julia on a painful personal journey back to a past she has struggled for fifteen years to forget. And it will bring her face to face with a future that is so frightening, she's not sure if she even wants to see it.
She could have stopped an awful crime. She could have saved a life. She tried to forget about it. But now, the truth is out. The terrifying new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Retribution and Pretty Little Things.
Willkommen im Spiel ohne Grenzen Ein geheimes Forum im Internet. Dreizehn Männer, die viel Geld bezahlen, um live dabei zu sein, wenn junge Frauen sterben: die ahnungslosen Kandidatinnen im «Spiel ohne Grenzen». Als in Miami eine brutal zugerichtete Frauenleiche entdeckt wird, kommt Staatsanwältin C. J. Townsend dem perversen Spiel des Clubs auf die Spur. Sie tut alles, um die Macher aufzuhalten, doch dann verschwindet eine weitere junge Frau. Und noch ehe C. J. begriffen hat, dass die Regeln des Spiels sich geändert haben, verwandelt sich auch ihr eigenes Leben in einen Albtraum ...
Na de vondst van het mobieltje en de bebloede jas van de vermiste 17-jarige Mallory, is de politie in de hoogste staat van paraatheid. Mallory voldoet aan het profiel van de slachtoffers van de seriemoordenaar die zich in tweets aan de FBI "Handyman' noemt. Als Mallory twee dagen later verward en bebloed wordt aangetroffen en zegt ontsnapt te zijn aan de Handyman is er geen reden om aan haar verhaal te twijfelen. Of toch wel? Heeft zij nu juist zijn aandacht op haar gevestigd en is zijn jacht nu echt begonnen?
Een openbaar aanklaagster in Miami komt in gewetensconflict als ze de vermeende dader in een moordzaak herkent als de man die haar tien jaar eerder heeft mishandeld en verkracht.
Als een vrouw getuige is van een misdrijf meldt ze dit niet bij de politie; de gevolgen zijn verwoestend.
