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Title	:	Retribution (C.J. Townsend #1)
Author	:	Jilliane Hoffman
Book Format	:	Mass Market Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 448 pages
Published	:	November 2nd 2004 by Penguin Group (first published 2003)
Categories	:	Thriller. Mystery. Crime. Fiction

Retribution (C.J. Townsend #1) Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 448 pages

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C.J. Townsend is a brilliant prosecutor known for keeping her cool even when trying the most horrific cases. The latest: an accused serial killer who savors cruelty and considers murder an art. But this case is different. C.J. recognizes the suspect. She knows what he's capable of. After all these years she still has the nightmares to prove it. Now she's walking a fine line between justice and revenge. Even C.J. isn't prepared for where it will take her.

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Original Title:	Retribution
ISBN:	0425200612 (ISBN13: 9780425200612)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	C.J. Townsend #1
Characters:	C. J. Townsend, Dominick Falconetti, Manny Alvarez, William Bantling, Anna Prado
Setting:	New York City, New York(United States) Miami, Florida,2000(United States)
Literary Awards:	Anthony Award Nominee for Best First Mystery Novel (2005)

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This is a remarkable debut novel. I must say up front that the protagonist is a rape/torture victim. Not everyone can stomach the horrors that were perpetrated on her, but from that moment on, I understood her motivation. The character was well written, and I felt her fear, paranoia, anger and loss of control. This book was not a white-knuckle page turner; it slowly and methodically revealed the story and its surprises. It is also a sad, but perhaps realistic, commentary on our law enforcement

Pretty decent book. I thought it dragged there for a bit but def. worthwhile.

This was my first book by Jilliane Hoffman. As a matter of fact I had never heard of her before. On another site I came across this book and decided to give it a try (in German). From the very first page the story grabbed me. At first there's the brutal rape and the aftermath. And then, I realised that C.J. and Chloe are the same person (yes, soemtimes it takes me awhile to figure things out...). After that I couldn't put the book down, wanting to know 'what's next?, what will happen? how will

I enjoyed this book a lot. It's thrilling to the end with a lot of twists and new revelations etc.I guessed some of the turns, but there were still enough "how" and "am I right?" thoughts. So it definitely didn't get boring :)

My first book by this author and for sure not my last. The novel has everything I expect from a good thriller, suspense, plot twists, good pace. I am not saying this is a brilliant book, the characters dont have enough debt, the style is not great,.. It is however a perfectly relaxing read (even though the theme is rather sinister - trigger warning for rape )

This is classic edge-of-your-seat suspense!I don't want to delve too much into the plot because the twists and turns are what makes this an excellent read.Chloe Larson is a law student in New York, about to take the bar. One night, she is brutally tortured and raped by a man who, horrifyingly, knows so many intimate details about her.She survives and, 12 years later, is living in Florida and practicing law under a new name and appearance. Her attacker was never captured.We travel with CJ as she

I love this book as a standalone novel. "Retribution" is a compelling story that seasons your typical police procedural with philosophical flavor. It evokes the characters and the reader to question their personal convictions, values, ethics; similar to some of the greatest episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. It is a very brave debut and one of my most-read books. However by introducing it as the first installment of a series, the few loose ends that could have easily been left