Synopses & Reviews
Tim Wallaces wife died in a boating accident several months ago. Tim was the only eye witness, and one New Jersey cop is sure he killed her. He didnt, but even if the police eventually clear his name, hell never get over this terrible tragedy.
On New Years Eve, his two best friends and business partners finally convince him to go out for the first time since Maggies death, and at their neighborhood pub just a few minutes before midnight, things in Tim Wallaces life go from bad to worse. “Can you keep a secret? A really big one?” a drunken stranger asks him. Before Tim can say anything or turn away, the man confesses to a months-old murder, even offering as proof the location of the womans body. “Now its your problem,” he says and walks away.
When the man turns out to have been telling the truth, Tims life and work are put under the microscope again by the cops, and this time theyre not giving up. But neither is Tim, even when things keep getting worse for him, and eventually he realizes hes the only person who can figure out whats really going on---even if it kills him.
David Rosenfelt, popular author of six Andy Carpenter mysteries, including the recent hit Play Dead, delivers his first standalone with Dont Tell a Soul, combining the suspense and great characters of his mystery series with an unputdownable, thrilling read.
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Praise for David Rosenfelt
“Rosenfelt concocts a taut thriller full of whiplash plot twists and wisecracking dialogue . . . proving that hes long since earned his crime-novelist pedigree.”
---Entertainment Weekly on Play Dead
“A cracking good yarn . . . There is no way you can read this novel without becoming completely caught up in the story. As always, Andys offbeat, outspoken personality shines on every page, and the balance of humor and mystery is dead-on. There is nothing else to say about this fine novel except this: read it as soon as you can.”
---Booklist on Play Dead
“If there arent any real-life lawyers as entertaining, as witty, and as willing to tilt at windmills as Andy Carpenter . . . then there should be. . . . Written with flair and humor, this is perfect light reading.”
---Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Dead Center
“A clever plot and breezy style . . . An absorbing legal thriller.”
---The Boston Globe on Bury the Lead
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“Stellar… Rosenfelt keeps the plot hopping and popping as he reveals a complex frame-up of major proportions with profound political ramifications both terrifying and enlightening.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)
“This fast-paced and brightly written tale spins along.… Dont Tell a Soul is a humdinger.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“High-voltage entertainment from an author who plots and writes with verve and wit…Rosenfelt ratchets up tension with the precision of a skilled auto mechanic wielding a torque wrench.”
—Booklist (starred)
“Rosenfelt has earned his crime-novelist pedigree.”—Entertainment Weekly
“He delivers a fast, inventive stand-alone thriller youll never put down.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[Rosenfelt] has pulled together a cynical political thriller that rings true in this age of terrorism, media hype and Washington scandals…. its an enjoyable tale.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Rosenfelts first stand-alone novel is a riveting thriller that should boost him to best-seller status…Compelling twists and turns, a lightning-fast pace, and breathtaking suspense make this a harrowing ride…The book deserves a wide audience.”—Library Journal (starred)
Synopsis
The popular author of six Andy Carpenter mysteries, including the recent hit "Play Dead," delivers his first stand alone with this gripping suspense novel.
Synopsis
HE WAS THE ONLY EYEWITNESS.
Tim Wallaces wife was killed in a boating accident several months ago—and one New Jersey cop is sure he did it. He didnt. But even if the police eventually clear his name, hell never get over this terrible tragedy…
BUT THE TRUTH IS STILL OUT THERE…
Its New Years Eve. Tims buddies convince him to go out for the first time since his wifes death. Theyre at a local pub when, just before midnight, a drunken stranger approaches Tim—and asks him a compelling question.
“CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?”
Soon the man confesses to a months-old murder—even offering as proof the location of the womans body. “Now its your problem,” he says to Tim before walking away. When the man turns out to have been telling the truth, Tims life goes from bad to worse as he is put under the microscope again by the cops—and this time theyre not giving up. But neither is Tim: He is the only one who can figure out whats really going on—and who murdered his wife…
DONT TELL A SOUL
“Rosenfelt has earned his crime-novelist pedigree.”
—Entertainment Weekly
Synopsis
Tim Wallaces wife was killed in a boating accident several months ago—and one New Jersey cop is sure he did it. He didnt. But even if the police eventually clear his name, hell never get over this terrible tragedy…
Its New Years Eve. Tims buddies convince him to go out for the first time since his wifes death. Theyre at a local pub when, just before midnight, a drunken stranger approaches Tim—and asks him a compelling question.
Soon the man confesses to a months-old murder—even offering as proof the location of the womans body. “Now its your problem,” he says to Tim before walking away. When the man turns out to have been telling the truth, Tims life goes from bad to worse as he is put under the microscope again by the cops—and this time theyre not giving up. But neither is Tim: He is the only one who can figure out whats really going on—and who murdered his wife…
About the Author
David Rosenfelt is the Edgar and Shamus Award--nominated author of six novels featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter, most recently Play Dead. He and his wife live in California with their thirty-seven golden retrievers.