The Pledge

In this novel, Betty Rhyzyk, Brooklyn's toughest female detective, takes on Dallas in a violent, sexy, and completely absorbing story. When a hostage stand-off puts her on the phone with legendary cartel leader The Knife, things take a turn. A rival is making a play for the Knife's territory, and Betty has two weeks to catch her. With the drug dealers of Dallas donning strange red wigs and delivering cryptic messages, Betty is in a race for answers. It will take everything she's got to put an end to Evangeline's reign of terror and keep her beloved Dallas and her own family safe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Brooklyn's most formidable female detective takes on Dallas in this intense, seductive, and utterly captivating novel (Kirkus), the final installment in the acclaimed Betty Rhyzyk series. Detective Betty Rhyzyk is finally settling into a happy marriage and has been promoted to Sergeant in the Dallas Police Department. However, when a hostage standoff puts her on the phone with legendary cartel leader The Knife, things take a drastic turn. A rival is making a play for The Knife's territory: none other than Evangeline Roy. The matriarch of a ruthless cult, Evangeline also holds a personal vendetta against Betty. So, who better to lure Evangeline out of hiding? Betty has two weeks to catch her. Or else. With the drug dealers of Dallas donning strange red wigs and delivering cryptic messages, Betty is in a race for answers. As the clock ticks down, it will take everything she has to finally put an end to Evangeline's reign of terror and to keep her beloved Dallas – and her own family – safe at last.

Reviewers on The Pledge have praised the novel for its terrific adrenaline punch, stating that it delivers the grand finale that fans of the trilogy have been eagerly anticipating. Julia Heaberlin, for example, describes the book as a thrilling last dance with the formidable Betty Rhyzyk, while Steph Cha praises it as a satisfying and action-packed conclusion to the series. Detective Betty is one of the favorite queer characters in crime fiction, according to Kristen Lepionka, who also praises the book for its satisfying and action-packed plot. Publishers Weekly has also given the novel a positive review, stating that it is a thrilling and action-packed conclusion to the series.

Overall, this novel is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and those who have enjoyed the previous installments in the Betty Rhyzyk series. With its intense, seductive, and utterly captivating plot, it is sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Weight: 270g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803284255