When three bodies turn up in only three weeks - all on Sunday mornings - it becomes clear a serial killer is at work. With half the police force out sick and the sheriff mysteriously absent, it falls to a handful of investigators to solve the case as the killer claims more victims and the violence hits close to home. As the murderer's motive becomes clearer, so does the secret the victims all had in common. A group of detectives, patrol cops, death inspectors, reporters and even a pastor form a haphazard team to find out what's driving the killer and track down the monster as the death toll continues to mount. Examining sin and redemption, touching on LGBT issues, exploring the breadth of modern Christianity and offering a subtle critique of suburban isolation, The Cleansing is a page-turning thriller of suspense, violence and mystery, with a fast-paced style that will appeal to fans of police fiction, LGBT readers, and those willing to experience the darker side of suburban life.