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Sunday Morning Praise. Monday Morning Murder. In this explosive crime thriller perfect for fans of Ozark, Family Business, Power and Greenleaf, a Texas megachurch becomes ground zero for a deadly web of drugs, lust, and betrayal. To the public, Pastor Jacob Townsend is a man of God, the charismatic leader of a sprawling Texas congregation. To his wife, Elizabeth—a high-powered attorney—he is a man fighting for his life in a medically induced coma after a brutal shooting in their own home. But as Elizabeth prays by his bedside, she knows the terrifying truth: the list of people who wanted Jacob dead is longer than the Sunday sermon. The Altar is Built on Lies. Behind the pulpit, Jacob isn’t saving souls; he’s running a massive drug trafficking and money laundering operation. His piety is a mask for a life of debauchery, including a long-standing affair with the housekeeper and a predatory relationship with his daughter’s best friend that has birthed a dangerous blackmail scheme. The Law is No Protection. Elizabeth is no innocent bystander. Neglected and seeking comfort in the arms of a rough-edged tow truck driver, she finds herself entrapped in a corrupt judicial system, framing gang members to protect her own interests. But when her lover’s indiscretions with her rebellious daughter come to light, Elizabeth’s house of cards begins to crumble. Every Sin Has a Price. From a jealous brother who stole half a million dollars from the cartel to a stalker mailman obsessed with the help, the Townsend circle is a snake pit of motives. With a ruthless associate known as 'Malo' losing control and a mysterious figure named 'El Presidente' kidnapping family members, the violence is spiraling out of control. Who pulled the trigger on the Pastor? And if he wakes up, who will survive his wrath? Comparable works include Fans of Ozark, Family Business, Power and Greenleaf, a Texas megachurch becomes ground zero for a deadly web of drugs, lust, and betrayal.