The Shadows of Nazareth

by S.R. Perricone

In the weeks following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, thousands of runaways descended on ravaged New Orleans with the hopes of finding jobs to help rebuild one of America's most intriguing city-New Orleans. Young, naive, and ready for adventure, they unknowingly walked into the jaws of homicidal predators. When the storm-weary police discovered the naked and abused bodies of runaways, they called the FBI. In turn, the FBI requested their Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) from Quantico, Virginia. What revelations did the BSU uncover in their investigation? Who was involved? Why were these deviants pursuing these victims? When and where were these crazed characters performing their acts of atrocity? The task force needed to lure the degenerates from their lair. What did the agents do? Did the plan work..., and at what cost? In the midst of this ungodly investigation, there was more than physical evidence involved. Were there spirits? And, who is Father O'Malley? New Orleans, the city that care forgot. The Big Easy. Not for these victims. An old European state of mind in an American city with Napoleonic influences. The crusty but vivacious establishment driven by order and chaos. Where legality resides with corruption. This is New Orleans..., the unbridled example of life.

350 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2016

Reviews

[Gene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in post-Katerina New Orleans, and the French Quarter in particular, Perricone’s second novel is a well thought out and researched novel. Familiar characters from his first novel, Blue Steel Crucifix again populate the landscape of the ravaged city. The Prophet, Wilson Three Eagles, Fr. Terranova, and the mysterious Fr. O’Malley bring a sense of familiarity to the reader. Nonetheless, this novel is an important vehicle for elevating and spotlighting a growing worldwide crime that is infecting every major city. The horrendous crime of human trafficking for organ harvesting, for sexual slavery, and pedophilia is shattering families and the lives of children everywhere. Follow the cast of characters, both good and bad, as they progress through the pages of this non-stop novel. Be prepared to lose some sleep over this tale, not only because of its content but by the sheer draw it has on the imagination of the reader. Again, the only constructive criticism this reviewer has is that Perricone would have benefitted with the use of a good editor. Misuse of words, improper syntax, and simple spelling errors detract from the total impact of the message the author is sharing.