
The Noblest Motive
Richard Enns(Author)
Richard M Enns (Publisher)
Published on 13. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
979-8-2956-2832-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Noblest Motive
By Richard Enns
What happens when justice collides with mercy?
Detective Michael-shot four times in the line of duty-has always believed that protecting the public is worth any cost. But when another near-fatal shooting forces him to confront the toll his career has taken on his wife and daughters, he faces the hardest decision of his life: continue chasing criminals... or choose his family.
Retiring from active duty should bring peace. Instead, it opens a new door.
Recruited to lead a privately funded cold-case unit, Michael returns to the shadows of unsolved murders, forgotten victims, and long-buried secrets. Alongside trusted colleagues, he dives into cases others have abandoned-including the brutal killing of a teenage girl trapped in prostitution.
But this isn't just another investigation.
Michael's own life is a testimony to redemption. His wife is a former addict he once helped rescue. His adopted daughter escaped exploitation and unimaginable trauma. Justice is no longer abstract-it's personal.
As the team uncovers corruption, political pressure, and hidden connections, Michael must wrestle with a deeper question:
Is the highest calling to enforce the law... or to transform lives?
Blending gripping police procedural suspense with powerful themes of faith, forgiveness, and second chances, The Noblest Motive is a compelling crime thriller that explores what it truly means to serve the public good.
More details
Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
572 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-2956-2832-0 (9798295628320)
Schweitzer Classification