We Were Killers Once
We Were Killers Once by Becky Masterman, published by Penguin Canada on June 4, 2019, is a gripping narrative that intertwines suspense and mystery. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Brigid Quinn as she confronts Jeremiah Beaufort, a man recently released from prison, who poses a threat to her family. With advancements in DNA testing and the emergence of a long-hidden document related to two horrific murders, Brigid’s life takes a dangerous turn as she seeks to uncover Beaufort’s intentions.
Readers will find a tense exploration of Brigid’s determination to protect her loved ones while unraveling the dark past linked to Beaufort. The plot delves into themes of evil and tragedy, echoing the complexities of the infamous case that inspired Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood. As Brigid navigates the perilous situation, she must confront her own history with the FBI and the chilling reality of Beaufort’s motives. This thriller promises a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and high stakes.
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Inspired by mysteries that still surround the case explored by Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, We Were Killers Once pits Brigid Quinn against a man who has gotten away with evil for nearly fifty years–and now has his sights on her family.
Jeremiah Beaufort has just been released from prison after a very long time and the world has changed. Most importantly, scientific advances have allowed for DNA testing–and the internet has spread the news that there may exist a long-hidden document that will change what is known about not one but two horrific murders.
His determination to erase any clue that could put him on death row brings him to Tucson, Arizona, intent on finding a document he believes is in the possession of Carlo Di Forenza, ex-priest, retired professor, and husband of Brigid Quinn. Beaufort’s odd behaviour immediately sets off alarms for Brigid, who assumes he is after her for something she did while in the FBI. Brigid’s quest to find out what he is after takes her to Florida–only to discover the truth too late to stop Beaufort taking her beloved gentle husband hostage. A high-stakes, incredibly tense stand-off ensues, as Brigid takes extreme measures to return and, she hopes, neutralize Beaufort before he kills Carlo–and without ending up dead herself.
Woven into the suspensful plot is Beaufort’s own voice, unforgettably unfolding a story of tragedy and evil that imagines a story-behind-the story of the horrific murders that inspired In Cold Blood, a book and a case that continues to fascinate more than fifty years after the event.
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