At what Cost

At What Cost by James L’Etoile, published by Worldwide in 2018, is a gripping narrative that follows Detective John Penley and his new partner, Detective Paula Newberry, of the Sacramento Police Department. They are assigned to investigate a local serial killer responsible for the gruesome dumping of three bodies over six weeks, all of which are missing their internal organs. As the detectives delve deeper into the case, they uncover a chilling personal message from the killer, linked to Penley’s son, who is on a kidney transplant waiting list.

Readers will find a tense exploration of moral dilemmas as Detective Penley grapples with the implications of the killer’s taunts. The story raises questions about the lengths one might go to for family, as Penley faces an impossible choice between pursuing justice and securing a life-saving organ for his son. This edition spans 344 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look into the complexities of crime and personal sacrifice within the framework of a police investigation.