Regret (Book 2, the Redemption Series)
In the shadow of a grave injustice, Judge Patrick Doyle's life is irrevocably altered. A verdict of 'delinquent' shatters a young life, igniting a furious, violent outburst that scars more than just a courtroom. Years later, Jake, a former detective haunted by his own past, returns to Chicago, only to find his daughter, Sam, in a perilous situation that echoes the very regrets he carries. As their lives intertwine with the consequences of that fateful trial, Jake must confront his deepest fears and fight for redemption, not just for himself, but for the innocent caught in a web of lies and past decisions. Can he protect Sam from a city that devours its young, or will history repeat its most painful lessons?