"This is a fine first novel, with twists and turns of the highest order and an ending that is downright breathtaking." -Booklist

"A compellingly horrific villain and an undeniably exciting final confrontation." -Publishers Weekly

"The realistic procedural details, tight prose, and sympathetic characters combine for an impressive debut that will please Michael Connelly fans. Strongly recommended." -Library Journal

<=#ff0000>Retribution is already in later printings! Sure to be one of this year's hottest sellers.

When an elite prosecutor faces the most lethal predator she's ever encountered, it all comes down to a choice between justice...and retribution.

At the heart of Retribution is C.J. Townsend, a brilliant state prosecutor in Miami well-known for keeping her cool while trying even the most horrific cases. The latest suspect is as base as they come: a vicious killer who savors cruelty and considers murder an art. Amid a maelstrom of media attention, C.J. has just begun to build her case when she is struck with a shattering personal blow connected to her past. Now everything will ride on her ability to hold herself together long enough to put the accused away forever.

Inspired by her experience as an assistant state attorney in Miami, Jilliane Hoffman's Retribution is one the most thrilling commercial fiction debuts in years.