**The First in the Tortured Mind's Trilogy** Detective Adams thought training his two new recruits would be a walk in the park. But when the gruesome body of an accused pedophile is discovered, brutally murdered in his own bedroom, he realizes he's in over his head. The case spirals into chaos as a self-righteous vigilante steps forward, confessing to the crime while chillingly outlining his plan to continue a deadly crusade against those he deems unworthy of life. Set against the backdrop of the enchanting French Quarters and the seductive River Walk, the detectives find themselves ensnared in a web of intrigue and moral complexity. As the body count rises, Adams and his eager protégés, Detectives Roberts and Radcliff, must navigate a treacherous path. Will they uphold the law and bring the vigilante to justice, or will they allow him to rid the city of its darkest elements? Join them on a gripping journey where justice, morality, and vengeance collide in a race against time that will keep you on the edge of your seat!