Goodbye to the Dead by Brian Freeman

Goodbye to the Dead (A Jonathan Stride Novel, 7): A Gripping Thriller of Past Mistakes and Deadly Consequences

In Goodbye to the Dead, the seventh book in the Jonathan Stride series by Brian Freeman, the celebrated detective’s past collides with his present in an intricate web of murder, mystery, and emotional turmoil.

Detective Jonathan Stride has never been able to shake the memory of his first wife, Cindy, who died eight years ago. Her memory haunts his relationship with his current partner, Serena Dial, as unresolved emotions still linger. When Serena witnesses a brutal murder outside a Duluth bar, she stumbles upon an investigation that traces back to Cindy’s final year alive—a case that challenges everything Stride thought he knew.

Years ago, Cindy was convinced that her friend, Janine Snow, a brilliant surgeon, was innocent of her husband’s murder. But despite Cindy's belief, Stride was certain of Janine's guilt, which resulted in her conviction and imprisonment. Now, with a shocking new discovery linking a recent murder to the same gun used in Janine's case, Stride is forced to confront the possibility that he made a grave mistake by putting an innocent woman behind bars.

As Stride and Serena delve deeper into the world of human trafficking and organized crime in the Duluth port, they uncover a sinister connection that spans decades. Stride must wrestle with the ghosts of his past, questioning the decisions that shaped his life and career, while trying to protect the people he loves from a deadly conspiracy.

Key Features:

• Twists and Turns: This thriller will keep you guessing until the very end with its intricate plot and unpredictable revelations.
• Emotional Depth: Stride’s personal struggles with loss, guilt, and love make this a deeply human story.
• High-Stakes Mystery: From brutal murder scenes to organized crime, this book is packed with high tension and suspense.

For fans of psychological thrillers and crime fiction, Goodbye to the Dead offers a chilling exploration of betrayal, justice, and redemption. It’s a must-read for those who enjoy books by Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, or Karin Slaughter.

Don’t miss this powerful entry in the acclaimed Jonathan Stride series—order your copy today and get ready for a pulse-pounding ride through the dark side of Duluth!