Death Sentence (novel)
Death Sentence is the 1975 sequel novel to "Death Wish" by Brian Garfield. Plot introduction. Six months after "Death Wish", Paul Benjamin has moved from New York City to Chicago after the death of his catatonic daughter, the result of the brutal attack that transformed him into a vigilante. The only thing that distracts him from his renewed vendetta against crime is a beautiful woman, whom he starts dating. As he leads the double life, a copycat vigilante begins stalking the streets, using a distinctive .45 caliber Luger pistol. Vigilantism soon becomes a rallying cry for the  city as the police search for their man before innocent people are hurt. Now, Paul is not after criminals or even justice but a man who is as dangerous as he himself has become. Film adaptation. "Death Wish II" (1982) borrows some elements from the book, but ultimately it contrasts with the book's storyline, characters and setting. In 2007, a film based on the novel (though a completely different storyline) was made, starring Kevin Bacon and directed by James Wan. Creation. The book was written as a "penance" for the film version of "Death Wish". Death Sentence (novel) Death