Some betrayals cut deeper than a knife—especially when they wear a collar.

In In Bad Faith, A. L. Fraine unleashes another explosive entry in the Detective Rob Loxley thriller series, plunging us into a case where faith, trust, and justice collide with devastating consequences. When a respected priest is found murdered in his rectory, the town reels in shock. But Detective Rob Loxley suspects from the start—this isn’t just a crime of passion or vengeance. It’s a message.

The investigation uncovers secrets buried deep within the church community. Hidden relationships. Misused power. And a pattern of silence that points to something far more sinister. As Loxley digs deeper, he finds himself up against not just a killer, but a powerful network determined to keep the truth hidden at any cost.

The case becomes personal when someone close to Loxley is targeted. With pressure from the press, the public, and his own conscience, he’s forced to confront the very institution he once respected—and ask how far faith can be twisted before it breaks entirely.

In Bad Faith is a gritty, high-stakes thriller packed with suspense, moral complexity, and a relentless pace. A. L. Fraine masterfully balances procedural realism with emotional depth, delivering a story that will keep readers thinking—and flinching—long after the final page.

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