Absolution

Absolution is a gripping thriller set in a rain-soaked city where the boundaries of faith, justice, and morality blur within the corridors of power. The story revolves around Father Michael Donnelly, a tormented priest with a military past. Haunted by his experiences as an Army chaplain in Iraq, where he witnessed atrocities that shattered his faith.
As the killings escalate, Detective Sofia Alvarez, a sharp and dedicated homicide investigator, leads the case. Alvarez is drawn into a complex web of clues that point to a killer with intimate knowledge of church rituals and military precision. Alvarez's pursuit is personal; she's committed to protecting the vulnerable, and her encounters with Michael reveal a shared frustration with a system that fails the innocent. Meanwhile, Sister Agnes, a compassionate nun at Michael's parish, serves as a voice of conscience, urging restraint and highlighting the human cost of vengeance.