Il castigo

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When he was the NYPD’s top homicide investigator, Dave Gurney was uncomfortable with the label of "super detective." He was simply a man driven by curiosity when faced with a puzzle. His motivation stemmed from the arrogance of murderers who believed they could kill without leaving a trace. But what if one day, there truly was no trace? After the harrowing Mellery case, Gurney is trying to enjoy the calm of his country house when he receives a call about a perplexing case that he cannot ignore, despite his wife Madeleine's objections. The gruesome details reveal that a newlywed bride, moments before a toast, is found decapitated, her head severed by a machete. While police suspect a jealous Mexican gardener, the victim’s mother, a high-society figure, is unconvinced. As Gurney delves deeper, he encounters shocking revelations that blur the lines of the bizarre and monstrous. Beneath it all lies a dark criminal scheme that challenges his self-perception and threatens his safety and that of Madeleine. In his pursuit to protect her and solve the case, Gurney ultimately discovers a trace left by the killer, but the truth may come too late to save his life. This gripping narrative intertwines moments of humanity with chilling depictions of evil.