In the wake of the turbulent events described in his previous novel, "Incubus," author Michael R. Davidson's fertile imagination has produced a sequel with an intricate plot and a cast of characters that is every bit as exciting. Readers will recognize disgraced Russian president Shurgin, Ewan Ramsay and his wife, Sasha among others. But we also are introduced to a suicide bomber and a sadistic Iranian serial killer who become the instruments of Shurgin's plan for revenge. As we have come to expect from Davidson's storytelling, the plot contains twists and turns and scenes based on historical...

Six hundred years is a long time to harbor a grudge. RETRIBUTION is a thriller about nuclear blackmail with its origins in a dark period of Spanish history. A secret Islamist cult has acquired a nuclear weapon and with the assistance of a ruthless Iranian intelligence officer threatens to destroy a city and shake the foundations of Western Civilization. A CIA officer and a resourceful Spanish cop must now risk their lives and careers to prevent disaster.

Brassy detective Krystal Murphy, who made cameo appearances in Davidson's previous novels, finally comes into her own in a twisted tale of murder and deceit. A controversial Miami judge is murdered in a Washington hotel room. A suspect is identified, a person with motive and opportunity. But following an unspeakable tragedy, Krystal is convinced she was wrong. When more people associated with the case begin turning up dead, Krystal finds herself in a race against time before she becomes the next victim.