The Noblest Motive - Paperback

by Richard Enns (Author)

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.