Redemption is both a romance, a legal drama, and Fast's first suspense novel, depicting Ike Goldman, an old professor emeritus falling in love with a woman named Elizabeth, who is later accused of her ex-husband's murder.
Redemption is a tale that combines elements of romance, law, and suspense, centered around Ike Goldman, a retired professor who develops feelings for Elizabeth, who is subsequently implicated in the murder of her former spouse.