- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (27 Jan 2005)
- Language Unknown
- ISBN-10: 0141015233
- ISBN-13: 978-0141015231
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 3.2 x 18.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 173,150 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One rainy night in New York City, outstanding law student Chloe Larson wakes from a terrible nightmare. But it's not a nightmare - it's real. Not only is she savagely violated in her own bedroom, Chloe then has to deal with the horror of nobody being brought to justice.
Twelve years later a very different Chloe is forging a formidable reputation in the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office, as a vicious serial killer nicknamed Cupid terrorises Florida - tearing out his tortured victim's hearts while they're still conscious. When the police stop a driver on the McArthur Causeway and a mutilated corpse is found in his trunk, it seems the hunt for Cupid is finally over. But as Chloe begins the task of prosecuting the suspect, she soon realises that this case will be anything but easy. Because her past is about to force itself on her present - and the terror is only just beginning.
Sometimes there's a price to be paid for justice. And sometimes that price is awful. Revenge could cost Chloe her sanity. The truth could cost her her life.
THE PAST. THE PRESENT. THE TERROR.
About the Author
Jilliane Hoffman was an Assistiant State Attorney between 1992 and 1996. Until 2001 she was the regional advisor for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement advising special agents on complex investigations including narcotics, homicide and organised crime. She lives in Florida and Retribution is her first novel
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this critically acclaimed bestselling first novel by Jilliane Hoffman, Miami State Attorney Chloe "C.J." Townsend helps track down the sadistic serial murderer of at least nine women. But the case turns personal, and Chloe soon finds that she must face her own frightening past to catch a killer - and make a choice between justice and retribution. It's a story based on the nightmare experiences of a young woman previously living in New York and on the verge of becoming a lawyer - she has a boyfriend who is already rich and successful whom she expects to marry. After a night out she returns to her apartment and is brutally raped. Not unexpectedly this has a profound effect on her life and her relationships, particularly as her rapist makes himself known to her some time afterwards. This triggers a reaction and she moves away from New York.
The pace of the novel is impressive resulting in a very readable thriller set against a court background. Some of the acronyms and the American system of justice may cause English readers some confusion but this is inevitable and should not detract from the power of the story. It is well written, particularly in respect of dialogue, court procedure and investigative methods. It graphically portrays the trauma of rape and its consequences and your sympathies are with Chloe/CJ. The court scenes and the investigation are described particularly well.
The plot is ingenious - the rape victim who after 12 years gets the opportunity for revenge. A whodunit with a twist at the end with clues placed strategically along the way. Women identify easily with a rape victim, but men will find this just as enjoyable a read as it is a relatively gender-neutral writing style. There are many very interesting psychological factors and interplays between victim, oppressor and therapist.
I have been reading several books this year which involve rape and revenge themes, and Retribution is comfortably at or near the top of the list. Very highly recommended - Jilliane Hoffman is a name to watch out for in the future.
The pace of the novel is impressive resulting in a very readable thriller set against a court background. Some of the acronyms and the American system of justice may cause English readers some confusion but this is inevitable and should not detract from the power of the story. It is well written, particularly in respect of dialogue, court procedure and investigative methods. It graphically portrays the trauma of rape and its consequences and your sympathies are with Chloe/CJ. The court scenes and the investigation are described particularly well.
The plot is ingenious - the rape victim who after 12 years gets the opportunity for revenge. A whodunit with a twist at the end with clues placed strategically along the way. Women identify easily with a rape victim, but men will find this just as enjoyable a read as it is a relatively gender-neutral writing style. There are many very interesting psychological factors and interplays between victim, oppressor and therapist.
I have been reading several books this year which involve rape and revenge themes, and Retribution is comfortably at or near the top of the list. Very highly recommended - Jilliane Hoffman is a name to watch out for in the future.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chloe Larson was brutally attacked. Now, 12 years later, she's a lawyer and prosecuting America's scariest serial killer - who she soon realises is the man who left her for dead all those years ago . . .
I won't say more, I don't want to spoil the twists and turns and, boy, this book does have many twists and turns. Okay, so there wasn't enough to stop me from guessing what happened successfully but throughout it was interesting reading. The lead characters are very well developed and they felt real to me, although there were a couple of secondary characters who didn't come alive. I actually cared for them though, which is a surprise.
My one complaint is that I found a lot of the novel a little too dense, it's so thick and full of description. I believe a little cutting could have been done.
I would recommend this book, it's a 4 star read and I'm certainly planning on reading the follow up, 'Last Witness'. For me P J Tracy and Jilliane Hoffman seem keen contenders to be the new queens of the thriller, joining the legendary list of people like Sue Grafton, Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cornwell.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of, if not the best i have in its particular genre this year. The plot, storyline and characters have you gripped from the very first line. It is absolutely a MUST-READ for anyone who loves a thriller.
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Good book
This book is well written and you appreciate quickly the main character. It is described in such way that it makes you feel you re in the book, with Chloe. Read more
Published 4 months ago by losca3737
Retribution
Very good legal thriller, but got a bit "bogged down" in places with too much courtroom detail. However, still a highly recommended page turner.
Published 6 months ago by Liverbird5
a sad comment on justice
This is a very disturbing book about judicial murder.
It starts with the brutal rape, mutilation and maiming of a young law student and how she is psychologically damaged by... Read more
It starts with the brutal rape, mutilation and maiming of a young law student and how she is psychologically damaged by... Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. F. Woodruffe
retribution by jilliane hoffman
I'm a big fan of Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner so after finishing all their books i decided to try Jilliane Hoffman as i found out from Amazon she writes similar books to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. bham
Retribution
Excellent book - gripped my interest from the very beginning. Highly recommended. As is her other book - Pretty Little Things.
Published 19 months ago by Claire
Fabulous
Wow would love this to be a film I was gutted when I finished the book.
Published 20 months ago by Maria
Excellent Thriller
A good readable thriller with enough twist graphically explained about a rape victim's revenge, I will not say too much, read the book to find out you will not be disappointed.
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Jan
retribution
First book by Jilliane Hoffman. cant rate it enough,a real page turner.I rate it as the best book Ive read..
Published on 16 May 2009 by L. Graham
After A Dozen Years She's About to Get Even
After torture and rape in New York when she was law student Chole Larson leaves the city and eventually becomes a prosecutor in Florida's State Attorneys Office. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Maggie Mae
High quality debut thriller
In this critically acclaimed bestselling first novel by Jilliane Hoffman, Miami State Attorney Chloe "C.J. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by Her Majesty The Queen
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