The author of the popular Andy Carpenter series develop the thrills in his first standalone suspense novel. Tim Wallaces wife died in a New Jersey boating accident several months ago and the cops suspect Tim murdered her, though they have no real case against him. Now its New Years Eve and his two best friends and business partners finally convince him to go out for the first time since Maggies death. At their neighborhood pub just a few minutes before midnight, things in Tim Wallaces life go from bad to worse. Can you keep a secret? A really big one, a drunken stranger asks him. Before Tim can say anything or turn away, the man says, You know Kinnelon, New Jersey? I murdered someone there. A girl...three months ago. I feel much better now. Now its your problem.
