The Last Sinner

A Chilling Thriller with a Shocking Twist

$17.95 US
Kensington
32 per carton
On sale May 21, 2024 | 978-1-4967-4775-4
Sales rights: US,CAN,OpnMkt(no EU)
After over 9 million copies sold, evil comes full circle for Lisa Jackson's internationally revered Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. Father John is back to terrorize The Big Easy...and the sinners of New Orleans will repent...

There are killers so savage, so twisted, that they leave a mark not just on their victims, but on everyone who crosses their path. For Detectives Bentz and Montoya, Father John, a fake priest who used the sharpened beads of a rosary to strangle prostitutes, is one such monster.

Bentz thought he’d ended that horror years ago when he killed Father John deep in the swamp. But now there are chilling signs he may have been wrong. A new victim has surfaced, her ruined body staged in deliberate, unmistakable detail. Either it’s a terrifying copycat, or Father John, the detective’s own recurring nightmare, has come back to haunt New Orleans.

Another death, and another. Bentz is growing convinced that Father John isn’t just back. He’s circling closer, targeting those Bentz loves most.

And this time, he won’t be stopped until the last sinner has paid the ultimate price . . .
Praise for Lisa Jackson’s New Orleans Novels
 
“Is the potential return of a series villain the end for a clever detective and his daughter, a true-crime author, in the last book in Jackson’s Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya series?...Excitement for series fans looking to revisit Bentz and Montoya’s greatest hits while promising something new for the future.” Kirkus Reviews on The Last Sinner
 
“Immediate and visceral, Jackson’s latest is a superlative beach book, guaranteed to keep you glued to your folding chair until the sunlight fades. Especially gripping are Zoe and Chloe’s struggle to survive their ordeal, which takes the narrative in surprising directions...Jackson definitely knows how to keep readers riveted.” Mystery Scene on Never Die Alone
 
 “A nail-biting tale of dangerous secrets and deadly passions...should prove irresistible to fans of gritty, graphic suspense.” Booklist on Devious

“Tense…suspenseful…shocking…will leave readers on the edge of their seats.” Booklist on Absolute Fear
 
“Filled with twists and secrets at every turn." The San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Devious

“Terrifying...a creepy thriller sure to please Jackson's many fans.” Publishers Weekly on Devious

“If you love to be scared or you crave a good heart-thumping thriller, look for this one. Shiver is going to make you shudder.” The Delaware Gazette on Shiver

“Explosively riveting… a stunning success.The Providence Journal on Devious

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After over 9 million copies sold, evil comes full circle for Lisa Jackson's internationally revered Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. Father John is back to terrorize The Big Easy...and the sinners of New Orleans will repent...

There are killers so savage, so twisted, that they leave a mark not just on their victims, but on everyone who crosses their path. For Detectives Bentz and Montoya, Father John, a fake priest who used the sharpened beads of a rosary to strangle prostitutes, is one such monster.

Bentz thought he’d ended that horror years ago when he killed Father John deep in the swamp. But now there are chilling signs he may have been wrong. A new victim has surfaced, her ruined body staged in deliberate, unmistakable detail. Either it’s a terrifying copycat, or Father John, the detective’s own recurring nightmare, has come back to haunt New Orleans.

Another death, and another. Bentz is growing convinced that Father John isn’t just back. He’s circling closer, targeting those Bentz loves most.

And this time, he won’t be stopped until the last sinner has paid the ultimate price . . .

Praise

Praise for Lisa Jackson’s New Orleans Novels
 
“Is the potential return of a series villain the end for a clever detective and his daughter, a true-crime author, in the last book in Jackson’s Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya series?...Excitement for series fans looking to revisit Bentz and Montoya’s greatest hits while promising something new for the future.” Kirkus Reviews on The Last Sinner
 
“Immediate and visceral, Jackson’s latest is a superlative beach book, guaranteed to keep you glued to your folding chair until the sunlight fades. Especially gripping are Zoe and Chloe’s struggle to survive their ordeal, which takes the narrative in surprising directions...Jackson definitely knows how to keep readers riveted.” Mystery Scene on Never Die Alone
 
 “A nail-biting tale of dangerous secrets and deadly passions...should prove irresistible to fans of gritty, graphic suspense.” Booklist on Devious

“Tense…suspenseful…shocking…will leave readers on the edge of their seats.” Booklist on Absolute Fear
 
“Filled with twists and secrets at every turn." The San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Devious

“Terrifying...a creepy thriller sure to please Jackson's many fans.” Publishers Weekly on Devious

“If you love to be scared or you crave a good heart-thumping thriller, look for this one. Shiver is going to make you shudder.” The Delaware Gazette on Shiver

“Explosively riveting… a stunning success.The Providence Journal on Devious