The Redeemer Synopsis
Threatening plaques, vigilante killings, a Jewish community in an English town – what’s the link? The clock is ticking to the next murder.
After witnessing a racist incident in a small Hertfordshire town, journalist Shanna Regan uncovers a series of threatening fake historical plaques. Each plaque highlights someone’s misdemeanour rather than a good deed.
Delving deeper, Shanna discovers these plaques are linked to vigilante killings spanning several decades, with ties to the local Jewish community.
As her search for the truth becomes personal, Shanna puts her own life in danger. Can she stop the next murder in time?
The Redeemer is a compelling, thought-provoking murder mystery debut, featuring themes of prejudice and racism, heritage and identity, revenge and redemption, and secrets from the past. Victoria Goldman was given an honourable mention for The Redeemer in the Capital Crime/DHH Literary Agency New Voices Award 2019.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781739695415 |
| Publication date: |
12th July 2022 |
| Author: |
Victoria Goldman |
| Publisher: |
Three Crowns Publishing UK |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Primary Genre |
Crime and Mystery
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Victoria Goldman Press Reviews
‘The Redeemer is a great read and deserves every success. Victoria Goldman has crafted a tense, twisty crime thriller that will hook readers and intrigue them with an authentic portrayal of a community that’s been underrepresented in British fiction. Highly recommended.’ Adam Hamdy, author of The Other Side of Night
‘This is a must-read debut from an authentic and assured new voice in crime fiction. With a gripping, original mystery & a fantastic amateur sleuth put it on your ‘to read’ pile now!’ Steph Broadribb, author of Death in the Sunshine
‘An enjoyable and intriguing mystery set against the backdrop of a fascinating community – if you’re looking for something different in crime fiction, this is well worth your time. Highly recommended!’ Susi Holliday, author of Substitute
‘Gripping, timely and original’ Louise Beech, author of Nothing Else
‘A fast-paced, refreshingly different and ultimately satisfying murder mystery, featuring fabulous and gutsy protagonist Shanna Regan. I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Louise Voss, author of His Other Woman
‘The Redeemer is an engaging mystery with uncommon depth, touching on the most serious and timely of themes without ever losing sight of the intriguing mystery at its heart. Suspenseful, nuanced and original, this is crime fiction with real weight – and it comes highly recommended.’ Rod Reynolds, author of Black Reed Bay
‘Wow, what a ride! A fabulous piece of crime fiction, with an utterly unique storyline featuring Jewish history, both past and present. The Redeemer is timely, relevant and packed with twists that I didn’t see coming. A solid five stars.’ JM Hewitt, author of The Other Son
‘Goldman cleverly intertwines the dark secrets held behind the closed doors of suburbia with the tradition and history of a culture seen too infrequently in crime fiction. An engaging and refreshing read!’ Marnie Riches, author of The Lost Ones
‘The Redeemer is a compelling mystery, weaving in crimes past and present, to create a darkly tangled tale of revenge and obsession. Victoria Goldman writes beautifully, and her clever plotting and deft characterisation meant I was gripped to the very last page, willing on protagonist, journalist Shanna Regan, to confront her own troubled past and solve a string of vigilante murders as the clock ticks down to the next violent crime. A highly recommended debut from a writer to watch.’ Amy McLellan, author of Remember Me
‘Entertaining and informative, this novel tackles antisemitism in a unique way. A must read.’ Joy Kluver, author of Left for Dead
‘Full of the unexpected, an original and captivating tale.’ Quentin Bates, author and translator
‘This pacey debut sensitively explores cultural tensions in small town England. Shanna's a great character, and the story is well-paced and suitably twisty.’ Jackie Fraser, author of The Bookshop of Second Chances
