The Sins of the Fathers

About “The Sins of the Fathers”

Matthew Scudder is an unlicensed private investigator drawn into a case involving the death of a young prostitute. Her alleged murderer, the son of a minister, committed suicide in his jail cell, leaving the case officially closed. However, the girl's father seeks answers, prompting Scudder to uncover the dark realities of the girl's life. The story explores themes of perversion and moral decay as Scudder searches for the truth behind the girl's death. The novel is part of the Matthew Scudder series by Lawrence Block.