"In death there were many layers. Violent death added more. It was her job to sift through those layers and find cause. In cause, to meet justice." Chap. 1, p. 5

"It had taken him only thirty-two minutes to beat, rape, and murder Darlene French." Chap. 2, p. 22

"But a professional killer was, in essence, only a tool. However much she wanted him, she wanted his employer more." Chap. 3, p. 58

"'He's a sociopath, and is probably intelligent and self-aware enough to know it. It may be a point of pride. Pride is one of the engines that drives him. He considers himself a businessman, the top in his chosen field. And choose it, he did.'" Chap. 7, p. 110

"'None of the things I've just told you have anything to do with why he's dead. He's dead because he worked for me.'" Chap. 8, p.118

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