Alley of Betrayal, a suspense noir by Bruce Allsman

When a man with a history of violence walks into the bank, Leonard Marten, a mild-mannered bank employee trembled with fury. The man, released early from prison, was convicted five years ago for a heinous crime against Leonard's wife. Frustrated with the flawed justice system, Leonard seizes this long awaited opportunity to exact his revenge. In his tormented mind, a deluge of rage impels him to buy a gun and stalk the man. Vacillating between dread and indignation, Leonard summons just enough courage to execute his plan only to discover a tragic truth that changes his life forever.