The Hangman's Shadow 2 - In the Temple

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He confessed to murder—but the truth may be far worse.

Gordon Godwin has been in prison for seventeen years, even though his family insists he’s innocent. Jesse Nash wouldn’t touch the case if desperation hadn’t forced her hand. However, the deeper she digs, the more unsettling the contradictions become. Gordon doesn’t want to be exonerated. Evidence has vanished. And nothing about the crime adds up.

Pulled between reopening a volatile cold case and chasing new information about the missing assassin known only as Sin, Jesse finds herself getting pulled in two very dangerous directions.

Cindy Baker is trying to reclaim normalcy by avoiding contact, locking down memories, and keeping death at arm’s length. But the dead keep finding their way into her home…and into her mind.

As secrets surface and hidden skills are forced into the light, the three women are drawn together again. They won’t be able to solve the case—or even stay alive—if they can’t trust each other.

The most dangerous cases are the ones no one wants reopened.

In the Temple is Book 2 in the Hangman’s Shadow series, a dark, twist-heavy crime thriller featuring female investigators, cold case mysteries, psychic suspense, and reluctant alliances. From USA Today Bestselling author AJ Scudiere, winner of multiple Best Suspense and Best Fiction of the Year awards, this series blends psychological thriller tension, forensic investigation, uncanny intuition, and high-stakes danger into an addictive, character-driven mystery. Perfect for readers who love layered conspiracies, morally complex cases, and suspense that keeps you guessing long after the final page.