Books like Don't Tell a Soul by David Rosenfelt
When Tim Wallace’s wife dies in a boating accident, he becomes the sole eyewitness and a New Jersey cop begins to suspect him of murder. Though he insists he didn’t kill her, the grief and accusation never leave him. On New Year’s Eve, Tim’s two best friends pull him out for a night at the neighborhood pub, and what starts as a harmless outing turns chaotic when a drunken stranger asks, ‘Can you keep a secret?’ before abruptly confessing a months‑old murder and presenting proof that implicates Tim. With the police still on the trail and a fresh mystery unraveling, Tim must navigate a perilous path between truth, loyalty, and the shadows of his loss.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: David Rosenfelt
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