The Truth in Hope

by R.A. Simpson

Set against the contrasting backdrops of Wisconsin’s pristine Northwoods, known as God’s country, and the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, unfolds a mystery of unique characters with complicated pasts and conflicting agendas—the innocent, the socialites, the vigilantes, the village chief of police, the world-weary veteran detective, and the trust-fund sluggard.When the body of a twenty-six-year-old ne’er-do-well from an elite family of Chicago’s North Shore is found half-consumed by wildlife with a single bullet hole in his head and even fewer witnesses, veteran Wisconsin homicide detective Bennett Coleman is called upon to assemble the pieces of this masterful puzzle.Former DA Roger Simpson’s inaugural effort will keep your curiosity piqued and pages turning while you race at breakneck speed through the Northwoods and the grit of Chicago’s justice system.

374 pages, Paperback

Published November 2, 2020

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is denseeee, tough to get through certain points, and i’m not sure that i think the doc / nurse plotline is completely needed. but! a great twist, good mystery, and it was sort of like reading a written version of a crime show. overall, good book.

[Jeni Hendricks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good storyline, long winded for my preference

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Difficult topic, but a good read.

[Margie Body-Kirk · Rating 1 out of 5]

First novels are always difficult, this one is more difficult than most.
Inconsistency abounds, if you aren't going to name a north shore community then don't put them on a Metra!
Overblown, flowery, overabundance of descriptors. Just say "his old truck", instead of 15 words describing the truck.
I am sure RA wanted this to be a breakout first novel, but it just isn't.