Books like Walking shadows by Faye Kellerman

Detective Peter Decker is called to a quiet suburban street in Greenbury, New York, after a brutally beaten body is found in the woods beside an empty vacation home. The victim, 26‑year‑old Brady Neil, appears to have lived a clean, ordinary life, yet Decker discovers unsettling connections to the criminal world. Brady’s father, Brandon Gratz, was convicted of robbing and killing the owners of a local jewelry store in the 1980s, a crime that left deep scars in the community. When Decker investigates Gratz’s past, he suspects that Brady’s murder may be linked to his father’s unsolved crimes. The case takes a darker turn when one of Brady’s friends, Joseph Boch—known as “Boxer”—goes missing. Together with Hamilton Police Department officer Lenora Baccus, Decker finds a grim scene at Boch’s house. The investigation spirals into a series of shocking revelations that erode the veneer of innocence in the town. To uncover the truth, Decker must rely on his seasoned partner Tyler McAdams, fellow detective Kevin Butterfield, and insights from his wife Rina’s undercover work. Their combined efforts are essential to piece together the truth behind the murder and bring justice to a community haunted by its past.

First publish date: 2018