Publication date March 18, 2025!!! Another great book from Boo Walker that you need to read.

The Secrets of Good People is a bit different than Boo Walker's usual books: it's a mystery AND he was asked to finish an incomplete manuscript after the original author's death. This had to be a difficult task as it was not his own story to tell, but he had to find the voice to do justice to Peggy Shainberg's unfinished manuscript. Kudos for taking on such a daunting task!

A whirlwind courtship and wedding for Frank and Catherine, a move to a small island in Florida, a murder the day after they arrive, and of course, the secrets of good people are all combined in this murder mystery! And yes, there is a love story involved, which was my favorite part.

Detective Quentin Jones is reminiscent of the 1970s characters many of us watched on television: part Jim Rockford, part Columbo. Boo Walker expertly captures the landscape and slang of the 1970s as he weaves his magic into the eclectic cast of neighbors/characters as their stories and secrets are exposed. This was an enjoyable read, not a thriller (thank goodness), but definitely a good mystery.