(This is a “Sequel Series” to the Jack Turner Suspense Series – picks right up after Book 4 but can easily be read first)In Book 1 of the new Joe Boyd Suspense Series, Lt. Joe Boyd and his partner Hank Jensen have been tasked with creating a brand new Cold Case Squad for the Culpepper Police Department. Hoping to garner some much-needed positive publicity, their captain asks them to solve a … solve a string of unsolved murders from the 1980’s. Before they get far, Joe is interrupted with an alarming request from his good friend, Professor Jack Turner. Jack and Rachel believe they have stumbled upon evidence of a horrific crime dating back to the early 60’s, when their lake front house was built. Now it looks like Joe’s first case—instead of creating good publicity—might expose a terrible scandal involving a prominent Culpepper family’s ugly secret, one they’ve managed to keep hidden for over 50 years.
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If These Walls Could Talk by Dan Walsh is a wonderful story of suspense and a historical lesson all rolled into one. These novel does show the harsh reality of segregation during the 1960’s in the South, so be prepared for some hard truths. Not that it took away from the story. It made the current mystery element even more haunting. I love how Walsh tied both of the time lines up nicely with justice being served. I really enjoyed spending more time with Jack from the previous series, and I loved getting to know Joe a lot better in this one. I really can’t wait to see what Walsh comes up with next. These are fabulous stories that touch at the human core of humanity. Fans of Jaime Jo Wright might want to pick these novels up.
I enjoyed the mystery with it’s twists and turns. Who knew 2×4’s could be a vital clue? It was also powerful to realize the impact of standing up against racism and the price people paid to help make a difference. Great mix of current and past stories
I really enjoyed all the books of both of these series…if you love a good whodunit, these are some you’ll want to experience.
If you like books about racism and detection, where the action moves very slowly, this is the book for you. I think it would make a good short film, if the action weere speeded up. Or a one-hour episode of a series.
It was a really good book. I enjoyed it tremendously!
Not my favorite Dan Walsh book, but it was okay. The setting is down South, looking back at the time period of the 1960’s and all the racial tensions and hatred. That part was very disturbing to a northerner who lived during that time period but was sheltered from the worst of the hatred.