Cliff Schorer’s New Book “A Ritual of Innocence” Centers Around an Investigation Into a High-Profile Murder with Ties of Corporate Corruption and Global Politics
Greenwhich, CT, February 02, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Fulton Books author Cliff Schorer, who joined the faculty of Columbia Business School after a career of founding businesses and investing in high-tech ventures, has completed his most recent book “A Ritual of Innocence”: a gripping international crime thriller that follows the investigation into the murder of a CEO’s wife and the web of dark secrets and corruption that is slowly uncovered.
“‘A Ritual of Innocence’ is a twisting international political crime story full of keen satire and rich character studies that paint a winding tableau that ranges from New York’s crime-laden underbelly to the shadowed corruption of global businesses and political leaders,” writes Schorer. “The assassination of the wife of the CEO of the world’s largest energy company triggers intense interactions between a cadre of characters with diverse backgrounds, cultural norms, and motivations.
“Walter Mally, a hard-nosed NYPD homicide detective, is kept in the dark about the true motive behind the crime and totally focuses on the emotional elements that led to the murder while struggling to balance his frustration with the justice system and his dedication to his middle-class family. Alton Bentley is an extremely sophisticated agent born to wealth and privilege, who initially represents the oil company’s interests before uncovering the devious plan behind Mrs. Weatherhill’s murder. He possesses a genius-level intelligence and charm coupled with the underlying capacity for extreme violence. Parish Barnes is a streetwise assassin possessing cunning and brilliance who long ago crossed paths with Bentley at a prestigious New England prep school before sliding back into the lucrative criminal world offered by his ghetto upbringing. Aleah Forquet is a beautiful, intelligent former Olympian whose love, devotion, and wit is blunted by the seemingly impenetrable hard veneer of Alton Bentley. Colorful characters round out the narrative, including Bentley’s mother, Gertrude, a Newport dowager, who cleverly outwits those hunting down her son, and Rhonda Sachs, a top-tier sex worker with an entrepreneurial spirit, zest for life, and a tender heart.”
Published by Fulton Books, Cliff Schorer’s book expertly captures the humanity and motivations behind each of the charters’ life experiences while subtly weaving together perceived stereotypical behaviors under an umbrella of humor, passion, and commitment to justice. Expertly paced and full of suspense, “A Ritual of Innocence" is sure to transport readers, leaving them spellbound right up until the very end.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “A Ritual of Innocence” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
Please direct all media inquiries to Author Support via email at support@fultonbooks.com or via telephone at 877-210-0816.
“‘A Ritual of Innocence’ is a twisting international political crime story full of keen satire and rich character studies that paint a winding tableau that ranges from New York’s crime-laden underbelly to the shadowed corruption of global businesses and political leaders,” writes Schorer. “The assassination of the wife of the CEO of the world’s largest energy company triggers intense interactions between a cadre of characters with diverse backgrounds, cultural norms, and motivations.
“Walter Mally, a hard-nosed NYPD homicide detective, is kept in the dark about the true motive behind the crime and totally focuses on the emotional elements that led to the murder while struggling to balance his frustration with the justice system and his dedication to his middle-class family. Alton Bentley is an extremely sophisticated agent born to wealth and privilege, who initially represents the oil company’s interests before uncovering the devious plan behind Mrs. Weatherhill’s murder. He possesses a genius-level intelligence and charm coupled with the underlying capacity for extreme violence. Parish Barnes is a streetwise assassin possessing cunning and brilliance who long ago crossed paths with Bentley at a prestigious New England prep school before sliding back into the lucrative criminal world offered by his ghetto upbringing. Aleah Forquet is a beautiful, intelligent former Olympian whose love, devotion, and wit is blunted by the seemingly impenetrable hard veneer of Alton Bentley. Colorful characters round out the narrative, including Bentley’s mother, Gertrude, a Newport dowager, who cleverly outwits those hunting down her son, and Rhonda Sachs, a top-tier sex worker with an entrepreneurial spirit, zest for life, and a tender heart.”
Published by Fulton Books, Cliff Schorer’s book expertly captures the humanity and motivations behind each of the charters’ life experiences while subtly weaving together perceived stereotypical behaviors under an umbrella of humor, passion, and commitment to justice. Expertly paced and full of suspense, “A Ritual of Innocence" is sure to transport readers, leaving them spellbound right up until the very end.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “A Ritual of Innocence” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
Please direct all media inquiries to Author Support via email at support@fultonbooks.com or via telephone at 877-210-0816.
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