The Betrayed

by: David Hosp

Published by: Warner Books

Reviewed by Nancy Farrier

Estranged from her wealthy family, Sydney Chapin vowed never to return home. When her sister is brutally murdered, Sydney comes back for the sake of her niece. Struggling to understand what happened to her sister, Sydney begins to uncover startling secrets that might have led to her sister's murder. With a killer on her trail, Sydney turns to Detective Jack Cassian for help.

Detectives Jack Cassian and Darius Train are under pressure from their superiors to solve this murder involving one of the city's wealthiest families. When they bring in a young junkie implicated in the crime, they are encouraged to charge him and not look further.

To complicate the case, Cassian and Sydney are both dealing with ghosts from the past as well as their attraction to one another.

Some of the character's findings are disturbing, yet thought provoking. The author has posed some questions regarding the morality of eugenics and the desire of man to take on the role of God.

Although the story lacks some depth, the premise is intriguing and well worth the time spent reading. The characters are interesting, especially the repartee between the two detectives. Their verbal sparring often made me smile.

Armchair Interviews says: The story is fast-paced and will keep your attention