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An investigator must prove a man’s innocence as his own father’s legacy links to a deadly conspiracy in author Alan R. Warren’s “The Convenient Truth.”
THE SYNOPSIS
In 1968, Boston police lieutenant Eddie James is expected to follow in the footsteps of his celebrated father. But when a gay art dealer is brutally murdered, Eddie watches his department choose the easiest suspect instead of pursuing the truth.
Daniel Cross is frightened, vulnerable, and innocent. That does not stop a corrupt detective, an ambitious prosecutor, and powerful men behind the scenes from building a case against him. As Eddie fights to expose what really happened, he uncovers evidence linking the murder to the Duck Club—a secretive network of extremists once associated with his late father.
The investigation costs Eddie his badge and nearly his life. With his sharp-witted former secretary, Arthur Bell, he leaves Boston for Seattle, determined to discover why his father spent years traveling west in secret.
Then an entire family is murdered on Christmas Eve.
A yellow cab was seen watching their house. Its driver, David Rusk, belongs to the Duck Club, knows disturbing details about Eddie’s family, and carries secrets of his own from Boston. To stop him, Eddie and Arthur must enter a world of political paranoia, buried police corruption, and violence disguised as patriotism.
Some lies protect reputations. Others condemn the innocent. And sometimes the most dangerous truth is the one everyone finds convenient to ignore.
THE REVIEW
This was an engaging and thrilling mystery thriller. The author does a fantastic job layering conspiracy theory, thriller elements, and police corruption that keep readers on the edge of their seats and deepen the mystery the protagonist becomes immersed in. The detail in the author’s writing style, along with the powerful imagery, immerses readers in a late-60s setting that captures the era’s corrupt politics and anti-establishment atmosphere.
The relatability of the protagonist and their mission to uncover the truth elevates the revelations regarding their family, and especially their father‘s legacy, as new secrets lead to deeper and deeper truths they could never have seen coming. The gritty, visceral detail puts readers at the center of this crime drama and lets the suspense build as tensions mount and loyalties are tested.
THE VERDICT
Gritty, entertaining, and memorable, Alan R. Warren’s “The Convenient Truth” is a must-read murder mystery meets crime thriller. The retro style and tense atmosphere let these visceral characters come to life on the page and keep readers in suspense through every twist and turn. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-Winning True Crime: “Peace, Love, & Murder: The Charles Manson Story” by Alan R. Warren proudly secured third place in the nonfiction true crime category at the prestigious BookFest Awards and the Bronze Award for Memoirs & Biography in Nonfiction at the Global Book Awards. This gripping and thoroughly researched work immerses readers in the life of Charles Manson, his devoted followers, and the explosive culture of the 1960s that fueled one of history’s most infamous crime sprees.
Alan R. Warren is also the longtime host and producer of the widely popular NBC radio show House of Mystery. For over 15 years, the program has captivated audiences on stations such as KCAA 106.5 FM. Los Angeles, 102.3 FM. Riverside, 1050 AM. Palm Springs and KKNW 1150 AM. Seattle/Tacoma, while also being syndicated across the United States.
Warren has authored 39 nonfiction books, specializing in true crime, cults, human trafficking, history, and memoirs, published by notable houses like RJ Parker/Vronsky Publishing (Canada) and WildBlue Press (USA). His work has garnered widespread acclaim, with several titles achieving bestseller status.
In Canada, his standout works include Beyond Suspicion: The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, featured on CNN’s Lies, Crimes & Videos (Season 4, 2022), and Murder Times Six: The True Story of the Wells Gray Park Murders. In the U.S., his bestselling book The Killing Game: Serial Killer Rodney Alcala has been spotlighted on shows such as HLN’s Very Scary People with Donnie Wahlberg, Oxygen Network’s Mark of a Killer, and Reelz Channel’s Killer Trophies. The book also inspired the Prime Video three-part documentary Dating Death and contributed to the Netflix movie Woman of the Hour.
His book Doomsday Cults: The Devil’s Hostages was featured in Vice’s Dark Side of the ’90s (Episode 7), further solidifying his reputation as a preeminent true crime author.
Warren’s Killer Queens series explores high-profile murders impacting the LGBTQ+ community, with titles such as Leopold & Loeb, Butcher of Hanover: Fritz Haarmann, Grindr Serial Killer Stephen Port, and Bruce McArthur: Toronto Gay Killer.
His latest endeavor, the five-book series Murderous Minds: Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, offers an in-depth examination of serial killers across the globe, covering regions like the Soviet Union, France, Britain, Australia, and Germany.
Alan R. Warren’s ability to bring riveting, fact-based narratives to life has made him a trusted voice in the true crime genre, both in print and on the airwaves.
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