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Highlights
- Tim Wallace's wife was killed in a boating accident several months ago--and one New Jersey cop is sure he did it.
- About the Author: David Rosenfelt is the Edgar and Shamus Award-nominated author of six novels featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter, most recently Play Dead.
- 354 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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About the Book
From the popular author of the Andy Carpenter mysteries comes his first stand-alone novel. On New Year's Eve, Tim Wallace's two best friends convince him to go out for the first time since his wife's death--and that's when Tim's life goes from bad to worse.Book Synopsis
Tim Wallace's wife was killed in a boating accident several months ago--and one New Jersey cop is sure he did it. He didn't. But even if the police eventually clear his name, he'll never get over this terrible tragedy
It's New Year's Eve. Tim's buddies convince him to go out for the first time since his wife's death. They're 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 woman's body. "Now it's your problem," he says to Tim before walking away. When the man turns out to have been telling the truth, Tim's life goes from bad to worse as he is put under the microscope again by the cops--and this time they're not giving up. But neither is Tim: He is the only one who can figure out what's really going on--and who murdered his wife
"Don't Tell a Soul" is an electrifying stand-alone thriller from David Rosenfelt, bestselling author of the Andy Carpenter novels."
From the Back Cover
HE WAS THE ONLY EYEWITNESS.
Tim Wallace's wife was killed in a boating accident several months ago--and one New Jersey cop is sure he did it. He didn't. But even if the police eventually clear his name, he'll never get over this terrible tragedy...
BUT THE TRUTH IS STILL OUT THERE...
It's New Year's Eve. Tim's buddies convince him to go out for the first time since his wife's death. They're 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 woman's body. "Now it's your problem," he says to Tim before walking away. When the man turns out to have been telling the truth, Tim's life goes from bad to worse as he is put under the microscope again by the cops--and this time they're not giving up. But neither is Tim: He is the only one who can figure out what's really going on--and who murdered his wife...
DON'T TELL A SOUL
"Rosenfelt has earned his crime-novelist pedigree."
--Entertainment Weekly
Review Quotes
-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.... Don't 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 you'll 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.... it's an enjoyable tale.- --Minneapolis Star Tribune
-Rosenfelt's 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)
"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.... Don't 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 you'll 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.... it's an enjoyable tale." --Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Rosenfelt's 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)
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. "Don't 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 you'll 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 . it's an enjoyable tale. "Minneapolis Star Tribune"
Rosenfelt's 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)""
"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.... "Don't 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 you'll 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.... it's an enjoyable tale."--"Minneapolis""Star Tribune"
"Rosenfelt's 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)
“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.… "Don’t 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 you’ll 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…
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.