The Cardinals Sin

"A cinematic tale...the prose is confident and clear, and the pacing smooth and compelling...another entertaining mystery from Lane." Kirkus Reviews

"This brilliantly calibrated thriller bests the leading sellers in its genre." Foreword Clarion Reviews

While concluding a European vacation with his girlfriend, Kathleen, Jake Travis is given an assignment. Kill an international assassin who targets the loved ones of Special Ops personnel. The assassin is known to dress as a cardinal and take contemplative strolls in Kensington Gardens. Jake completes his task and he and Kathleen return to Florida where she learns that he "clipped the wrong bird."Jake had murdered a popular and progressive cardinal.

Upon his confession of his fateful act, Kathleen recoils from their relationship. He wonders if he's lost her for good. Jake must track down a woman who can lead him to the real killer before he strikes again. Obsessed with his struggle to answer the central question--why did the cardinal use Jake to end his life?

Jake is unaware that he and Kathleen are next on the assassin's list.

＂The Cardinals’ Sin＂ is Robert Lane’s third standalone Jake Travis novel. His first novel, ＂The Second Letter＂ was the Gold Medal winner of the Independent Book Publisher’s Association 2015 Benjamin Franklin award for Best New Voice: Fiction. Lane resides on the west coast of Florida. Learn more at Robertlanebooks.com