In the Name of the Father

by Gerri Hill

Book Overview

Dallas Homicide Detectives Tori Hunter and Samantha Kennedy investigate the murder of a Catholic priest who is found naked and strangled to death. A sex scandal threatens to erupt and cover-ups are soon revealed as their only suspect is found shot dead mere hours after the murder.

Soon details of the murder begin to surface and the secret life of a well-loved priest is exposed. Lies and deceptions unfold as the detectives work to solve the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594931089
• ISBN13: 9781594931086
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Bella Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Worthy Mystery

Not generally a fan of mysteries, I am a big fan of Gerri Hill. My partner and I own every one of her books. Some are better than others and you're never sure exactly what you're going to get. I must say `Name' is certainly one of her better books. I won't rehash the plot because the description here is more than adequate. However, I will gush about the quality of the mystery. It wasn't until the last few chapters that I figured out `who dunnit.' Hill adeptly kept the clues subtle until she was ready to reveal the guilty party. I won't spoil the whole thing by revealing anything, but it was a surprise. Bottom line... Whether you're a Hill fan or not; whether you're a mystery fan or not; this is an all-around good book that would be a valuable addition to any shelf. It will remain a permanent part of my personal collection.

works quite well as a mystery

i am a bit amazed about the harsh critique the book has received from several reviews. as a thriller, it worked quite well and was not paced as slowly as people have criticized. maybe some readers were disappointed since "in the name of the father" is not a bit as steamy as "hunter's way". the mystery in "hunter's way" in my opinion was a feeble excuse for the development of tori and sam's relationship. i had a nice read and thought that "in the name of the father" is quite a likeable book.

A solid, but not quite excellent sequel

Most of us come to expect some form of excellence from Gerri Hill. I perhaps less so than others, as I am a greater fan of so many other writers. My expectations were high going into this one as I thoroughly enjoy the character, Hunter from "Hunter's Way." Indeed, the storyline in this sequel is the opposite of refreshing, at times too twisted to feel realistic, and in many places the author puts too much force into highlighting Hunter's impatience and anger. This alone should have made the novel a disappointment for me. But it wasn't. Three things make this novel work for me: the author has learned how to let go of the mundane; the relationship between Casey and Marissa is intense; and the ending illustrates superb development of Hunter's character. I would like to see more of Casey and Marissa as the central figures. I think there is a lot more to Marissa's identity than was fully revealed here and I can only hope the author is developing this as we speak.

Excellent follow up to Hunter's Way

As I read other reviews of Gerri Hill's newest book "In the Name of the Father" I couldn't help but wonder if I read the same book. I was never a fan of crime/cop fiction until I read "Hunter's Way". Of course like most Gerri Hill fans I got caught up in the relationship that developed between Tori and Sam and forgot I prefer light romance. When I began to read "In the Name of the Father" the first time, I was afraid Gerri was going to split that charismatic and heartwarming duo as she introduced new characters. If you want to read a story that is all about romance, then "In the Name of the Father" is certainly not for you. But if you enjoy an unraveling mystery, a twist here and there with a few steamy sex scenes thrown in, then Gerri's latest book will fill the order. There are certainly questions left unanswered like the truth behind Tori's parent's murder. And Casey is certainly another beautiful, passionate, sexy and strong woman and you can't help but want her to find love. I see "In the Name of the Father" as a transitional story that sets up all those things to happen in the next book which I'm certain will be released late this year. It's kind of like an episode of your favorite crime scene investigation show, the show is complete in and of itself. The case at hand has been concluded but there are still those underlying subplots that continue from week to week. That's what Gerri created in "In the Name of the Father". If you loved "Hunter's Way" and want to know more about Tori and her life before Sam, you aren't going to want to miss this book. It's an interesting and entertaining story not to mention a wonderful way to spend a few hours. I might add that I didn't find the story slow at all. In fact I found it progressed very smoothly and I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Gerri Hill is definitely an excellent writer and only someone of her skill could tackle a plot as tricky and sensitive as the one I found "In the Name of the Father" and do it superbly. I still say you can't miss with a Gerri Hill book and "In the Name of Father" is yet another wonderful read in her long list of amazing stories.

Great Book

Gerri Hill has done it again. Her books are always entertaining and a "good read". Her characters are believable and the stories are entertaiing and thought provoking. I loved this latest book and look forward to reading the next one.