Vengeance is Mine

Elena Maldonado is beaten brutally by the henchman of a local businessman, Robert Meister. Her father, Ray Cruz, who used to be a hired muscle, instincts kick in and he seeks revenge. The FBI gets involved, and Ray finds the henchmen but learns little about their employer. Detective Carver and FBI agent Ramona Esposito warn Ray against taking things into his own hands. FLAME TREE PRESS is an imprint of Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in horror, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, and crime/mystery/thriller categories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Elena Maldonado faces a harrowing journey to her father's home, battered and bruised by the henchman of a local businessman, Robert Meister. Once upon a time, Elena's father, Ray Cruz, had a past as a hired muscle himself, but he believed he had left that life behind. As Elena knocks on his door, a wreck and hesitant to explain, Ray's protective instincts take over. He knows he must safeguard his family and seek revenge against the culprits behind the brutal message his daughter seems to have grasped all too well: stay quiet, obey, or suffer the consequences, and no one dear to you will be safe.

The incident draws the attention of Detective Jack Carver, who cautions Ray to leave the matter in the hands of the police. However, Ray is a man who cannot let such an attack go unpunished. He embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth, employing various tactics to gather information, including bribery, intimidation, and relentless investigation. His determination leads him to the henchmen, but they offer little insight into their employer or the motive behind the attack. Undeterred, Ray exacts his revenge, making the henchmen pay for their ignorance and brutality.

Detective Carver and FBI agent Ramona Esposito caution Ray against taking matters into his own hands, unaware of the extent to which Ray has already ventured or his willingness to go further. FLAME TREE PRESS, the imprint of Independent Flame Tree Publishing, is dedicated to publishing full-length original fiction in various genres, including horror, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, and crime/mystery/thriller. The list showcases a blend of emerging and established authors, award-winning writers, and exciting, original voices.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 150 x 223 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787586482