The Opaque Murders, Book Review

The Opaque Murders, by J. R. Godlewski is one of the book selections for the Right Truth Book Club this month. Advertised as a "Poe-esque Psychological Suspense / Mystery novel with an ending that no one is going to expect!"

Synopsis: The newly appointed Chief Inspector of the East Broderick Police Department has awoken from a night of rare festivities to celebrate his long awaited promotion only to find that there's been a ghastly murder committed near his residence. Hung over and sick to his gills, he botches the investigation only to discover the next day that a second murder had taken place. Determined to regain his integrity, he launches into the investigation with professional gusto only to pursue an innocent party. Who's to blame when justice gets hammered?

If you have not read The Opaque Murders, I won't spoil the ending. I will tell you that while the mystery seems to be set in a previous era (we're not told the actual year of events), the elements might be the same today as they were then. Cities divided by affluence and squaller; bosses and workers; law-enforcement and law-breakers; innocent and guilty people. Sometimes it isn't so easy to see who falls into which category... and who are we to judge another person anyway?

People are flawed in real life, as they are in The Opaque Murders. Flawed and damaged people make mistakes, and mistakes have consequences that affect others. You will have to read the book to find out the details.

The Opaque Murders is a 269 page quick read. As promised for readers of Right Truth, the author R. J. Godlewski named two human characters in the book after yours truly and hubby, "Debbie and Tommy". Also a surprise for readers is the one pet, a dog, named Puddin. Puddin was our dog that we had to put to sleep while the book was being written. What a nice way to honor a very special pet. Thank you Mr. Godlewski for such a sweet gesture.

Now rush over here and purchase your copy of The Opaque Murders.

Previously the Right Truth Book Club reviewed "Lone Survivor", by Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson, the eyewitness account of Operation Redwing and the lost heroes of Seal Team 10 in Afghanistan.

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[Butch]

I've been remiss. Purchasing the books tomorrow (payday)...