Relentless

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Cherry blossom season is Washington, D.C.'s most beautiful time of the year. But as tourists flock to the city, this year's festivities are marred by the discovery of the naked body of a young woman floating in the Tidal Basin. Veteran homicide detective Brian (Brick) Kavanagh is assigned to the case. He's shocked when he learns the victim is connected to another homicide which makes the investigation very personal for him. Brick's efforts to solve the case are thwarted by departmental politics and a rush to judgment. Convinced that justice has not been served and the wrong person is in jail, Kavanagh risks all to relentlessly pursue the truth. Overlooked evidence ultimately leads to a devastating conclusion in a heartbreaking case.

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"In Relentless , fans of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch will find a new hero in Brian Kavanagh, a detective with more brains than brawn who personifies the term 'relentless.' Throw in cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. and you have the perfect mystery read." Patricia Gussin , N ew York Times best-selling author
"Wilson's Relentless lives up to its title, and will keep you turning pages throughout the twisting mystery and final reveal. A gritty and engrossing tale that introduces Brick Kavanagh, a detective who's as smart as he is battle worn, and who takes his place among the best detectives in fiction." Jamie Freveletti , best-selling author
"Shawn Wilson takes readers on a roller coaster ride with twists and turns and a completely unexpected final destination in Relentless ." Matt Coyle , Anthony-award winning author of Wrong Light
"Shawn Wilson's novel, [Relentless] brings a crafty, engaging new detective to the mean streets of Washington, D.C. A relentlessly entertaining debut!" Daniel Stashower , Edgar-winning author
"The action is top-notch ... Wilson does a good job whipping up some mysterious murders." Booklist
"[In Relentless ,] Wilson has created a protagonist with the full complement of angst-inducing problems and an appealing white knight sense of decency." Publishers Weekly
"Shawn Wilson's Relentless can stand on its plot alone. But it needn't do that. The characters could be working out of your very own neighborhood station. The background of this stellar novel smells of cherry blossoms in a slight spring breeze. It's well worth a read." BookLoons

Author Bio

Shawn Wilson (a pen name) is a produced playwright and debut author of Relentless. She was born and raised in New York's Hudson Valley and attended Averett College in Danville, Virginia, before moving to the Washington, D.C. area. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from American University and spent over thirty years working for the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Shawn has traveled on five continents but is very happy to call Chicago home. Go Cubs!