Final Acts: A Novel

With the return of Cuban-American lawyer Charlie Morell, New York Times notable author Alex Abella once again takes readers into the dark, insidious underworld of cult killings, corrupt politicians, and the tortured heart of Morells native Cuba. When the decapitated bodies of young women appear along the California coast, Morell, hero of The Killing of the Saints and Dead of Night, returns to investigate what appear to be cult-related murders. After working for years as one of Los Angeless supreme and most controversial criminal defenders, Morell suddenly finds himself sitting in the defendants chair, and only Mexican-American lawyer Rita Carr -- a feisty addition to the ranks of female sleuths -- can help prove his innocence. Battling her own demons, past and present, Rita must jeopardize all she holds dear before she can get Morell off the hook and bring the real killer to justice. Spinning the narrative from both perspectives, Morell and Rita keep their deepest secrets hidden from each other until the final terrifying end. Final Acts, Abellas latest tale of murder, mystery, and the occult, is sure to make any reader an instant fan.

Author: Alex Abella

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 304

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2000-12-05