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Justice: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel (Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus Novels) Hardcover – January 1, 1995

by Faye Kellerman (Author)
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Investigating the murder of a high-school prom queen, LAPD detective Sergeant Peter Decker emmerses himself in the world of teen sex and drugs but is unable to accept that the prime suspect is responsible. 75,000 first printing. Tour.
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    Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus
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    William Morrow & Co
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    January 1, 1995
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    6.75 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780688046132
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The eighth appearance of LAPD homicide detective Peter Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, will likely increase her constituency as she concentrates more on the case at hand and less on the Jewish law and lore that rises from Rina's Orthodox Jewish background and informs the Decker family life. Chris Whitman, a high-school senior with a hidden past and close ties to his uncle?a powerful Mafia don?has some kinky notions of sexual games. He tries them with his very Catholic and proper (yes, virginal) classmate, Terry, with whom he is obsessed. Trouble begins when Chris's less constrained former girlfriend is found bound and dead in a tawdry hotel the morning after the prom, with evidence suggesting her involvement in a wild night of drugs and sex with multiple partners, including Chris. The youth's confession, coming after Decker discovers photographs that could compromise Terry's reputation, leaves Decker uncomfortable. So does his chief's suggestion that conflicting forensic evidence be given low priority. Decker, fighting some demons of his own, continues investigating even after the case is considered solved, and Uncle Joey, none too happy with Chris or Terry, executes his own brand of revenge. Surprising twists and engaging subplots will keep readers turning the pages to the satisfying conclusion.
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Kellerman's latest Pete Decker/Rina Lazarus novel will join its predecessors at or near the top of most best-seller lists. The story begins with a teen prom queen who has been found dead in a fleabag motel, apparently strangled after a night of drink, drugs, and kinky sex. Handsome, clean-cut Chris Whitman has confessed to the killing, but LAPD detective Decker is uncomfortable with the easy resolution of the case and the way things just don't add up. Chris, the son of Mob boss Joe Donatti, is way too cool, too smooth, and too sure of himself. Evidence taken from the dead prom queen's body shows she had sex with at least one other person besides Whitman on the night she died. And sweet, innocent Teresa McLaughlin is in love with Whitman, but there's more to the romance than the usual teen hormonal attraction. So, despite his superiors' objections, Pete digs into the case more deeply and finds, to his horror, what really happened. Although the plot occasionally veers off into improbability, Kellerman keeps the suspense turned to high from beginning to end, and readers will find themselves thoroughly engaged and, as usual with Kellerman's books, well entertained. Emily Melton

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0688046134
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow & Co; First Edition (January 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780688046132
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688046132
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Faye Kellerman

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Faye Kellerman is the author of twenty-six novels, including nineteen New York Times bestselling mysteries that feature the husband-and-wife team of Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. She has also penned two best selling short novels with her husband, New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman, and recently has teamed up with her daughter, Aliza, to co-write a teen novel, entitled PRISM. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Glorma Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read.
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Kellerman is an excellent author. So far this is my favorite of the series. It is a page turner.
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david@americanshomer
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the very best!
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This is a bonafide gem! Best in the series so far. Kellerman writes as good a detective story as anyone out there including her husband.
This book was powerful, dramatic, and thoughtful. This is one you won't forge.
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E. Piper
4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT CONTINUATION OF THE SERIES
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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I am reading this series in order and this one was really an excellent read. I think Faye Kellerman's characters are so amazingly well developed that you expect them to walk off the page. The development of the protagonist, Chris, in this book was so well written that I can still see his physical gestures in my mind's eye. The story unfolded evenly and I was happy to see that Decker followed his instincts even after he had a "solved" the crime.

I finished Justice and immediately bought the next book in the series. I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants a good read with characters who feel like friends.
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Peter NYC
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of Faye Kellerman's Best
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2004
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I've stayed with Peter and Rina for 7 books; this is my 8th. I'd say that qualifies me as a loyal fan. :-)

Looking at the reviews for all the different Peter and Rina novels, you can see that some were loved. Some were well liked. Some were even hated. Personally, I loved them all.

This book, however, is definitely one of her better ones as the other reviews attest to.

It's unfortunate that Kellerman continues the trend of keeping Rina in the background. Rina is becoming a rather inconsequential character. Too bad. I really like the books where she and Peter interact more on the crime at hand (she had a rather nice comeback in Sanctuary).

However, as a previous reviewer smartly remarked, we see Peter in a different light and perhaps we learn some more about him. One of the things that impresses me with Kellerman's writing is that her characters have flaws that make them more human. You often don't see built in character flaws in modern novels, but Faye Kellerman's characters have that quality that enables me to identify with them. This is a sign to me that she bases her characters on people that she knows.

The plot is gripping. Without revealing a spoiler, part of that is the suspense of whether Peter will do the Right Thing[TM].

If you've stuck by Kellerman this far, this is NOT the book to stop at. You definitely want to read this one.

If you're new to Kellerman, definitely start at the beginning. Aside from the fact that The Ritual Bath is arguably the best of the first 8 books, Kellerman's characters go through life changes. Part of the fun of these books is the fact that Kellerman's character development is spectacular. We see people grow up. We see people get old. We truly get to know them. Like old friends.
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James C. Gregory Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Murders, Rape and young Love
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
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Decker finds himself caught between his duty and pressure from above. Two Mafia families could impact his happiness. Cindy worries daddy. Another great read makes me wonder why TV hasn’t turned her books into a series.
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Doctor Mom
3.0 out of 5 stars Still a fan but not my fave.
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Interesting plot, but felt like the sexual scenes were there to sell books. The book would have been better without them, in my humble opinion.
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Xena1002
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015
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I couldn't put it down. I was totally absorbed with the protagonist (Chris)- he was a mystery. From the very beginning I wondered - "what the hell? Like what is going on?" I had to keep reading. I think it's is sheer genius how the author twines these kids lives. It's mind knowing to learn of the issues kids have to deal with. Kellerman truly knows how to bring her characters alive - she makes them real with feelings, fears, passion and compassion. Decker is one hell of a good cop. Kellerman does an excellent job showing many sides of of any one person - the good, the bad, the confusion of life.
I look forward to Chris finding out about his child - you know he will!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of teenage sex
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2009
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I have read all of Fay Kellerman's books...I'm reading them in order, and I love every one I've read so far. I couldn't put this book down (like all the previous ones), but I do have some problems with this one. The biggest difference from the previous books was the huge amount of sex between the teenagers in this one. It really surprised me. Quite explicit, and many occasions of it. I shudder to think of the 15-year-old and "kid" reviewers reading this book.
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Other than that, I found the loose ends a little disconcerting, too. I think it wasn't very clear who the killer actually was....Kalil never admitted to the crime, but he did it. One reviewer says the case was solved early on, but in fact it was solved at the end of the book.

I also had a problem with the little twist where Terry was deemed by Donatti to be a good match for Chris....what happened to the other marriage? Then it was on again at the end? Come on. Not believable.

And it's odd how 95% of the book was about Terry and Chris, and maybe 5% was about finding out who the real killer was. Weird.

Good book, but not Ms. Kellerman's best. I will definitely keep reading her books, though. Can't put them down.
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Alex Hartman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2017
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Great characters ad introducing great antagonists.
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Shirley Munro
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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cinzia leone
5.0 out of 5 stars terrific as always!!!!!
Reviewed in Italy on October 22, 2015
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I love Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus!!!!!
This is one of the series that I'm going to read: I'll go on, I'm sure!
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Robert Precious
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2019
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Well written interesting to the end, I enjoyed the read.
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Beverley Geue
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent kept you hooked from start to finish.
Reviewed in Australia on May 6, 2020
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Strong female character both inside the story as well as outside. Good storyline and miss leading coincidences leading you to unexpected ending.
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