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Misty River
In the small upstate town of Misty River, two seemingly unconnected crimes occur in the space of two years. First, the town's beloved Italian baker Frank is found lying in a pool of blood, with his head nearly severed from his body. The brutal, cold-blooded murder that shocked the residents of Misty River was never solved. Two years later, elementary school teacher Olivia is abducted and forced at gunpoint into the secluded woods along the Misty River, where she is brutally beaten and raped on Saint Patrick's Day night.
With this debut novel, David Franceschelli introduces Blake Moretti, the relentless prosecutor and witty sidekick investigator. How and why these crimes are connected is up to relentless prosecutor Blake Moretti to determine. Blake devises a plan to trap the murderer. As he takes on the slippery murderer with all the answers, what was once a cold-case murder turns piping hot. From the first heart-stopping line to the last, "Misty River" is a page-turner that will keep you up late into the night.
With this debut novel, David Franceschelli introduces Blake Moretti, the relentless prosecutor and witty sidekick investigator. How and why these crimes are connected is up to relentless prosecutor Blake Moretti to determine. Blake devises a plan to trap the murderer. As he takes on the slippery murderer with all the answers, what was once a cold-case murder turns piping hot. From the first heart-stopping line to the last, "Misty River" is a page-turner that will keep you up late into the night.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2023
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January 7, 2024
Step into Leigh County, where the streets of Misty River hold secrets deeper than the tranquil surface suggests. Franceschelli's debut thriller unveils the captivating journey of Blake Moretti, a fiery prosecutor entrenched in Leigh County's violent crimes. As the chilling tale unfurls, it centers around the haunting cold case of Frank Amoia's murder, a beloved figure whose demise has long haunted the town's shadows.
Franceschelli weaves a gripping narrative that interlaces the threads of an unsolved murder and a harrowing assault, catapulting readers into a whirlwind of mystery and suspense. The resilient Olivia Spencer emerges as a beacon of strength, her ordeal a heartrending reminder of the darkness lurking within Misty River's seemingly idyllic veneer.
The convergence of past and present crimes intertwines as the layers of the story unravel. Through the unyielding determination of Moretti and the tenacity of the investigating detective, the truth behind the chilling acts begins to surface. The courtroom becomes the stage for justice as Olivia bravely confronts her assailant, a harrowing journey.
Franceschelli's narrative not only thrills but also provides moments of levity, sprinkling the narrative with witty banter and clever quips from Moretti and the detective. The seamless fusion of humor amidst the suspense adds a delightful layer to the narrative, endearing readers to these vibrant characters.
Beyond the captivating plot, Franceschelli's nod to real-life inspirations for the characters and events adds a fascinating depth to the tale, infusing it with an intriguing authenticity that lingers beyond the final page.
The teaser for the next installment at the book's conclusion tantalizes with promises of new mysteries to unravel and beloved characters to re-encounter. Franceschelli's debut not only captivates with its tale of justice but leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next enthralling chapter in the Blake Moretti series.
Franceschelli weaves a gripping narrative that interlaces the threads of an unsolved murder and a harrowing assault, catapulting readers into a whirlwind of mystery and suspense. The resilient Olivia Spencer emerges as a beacon of strength, her ordeal a heartrending reminder of the darkness lurking within Misty River's seemingly idyllic veneer.
The convergence of past and present crimes intertwines as the layers of the story unravel. Through the unyielding determination of Moretti and the tenacity of the investigating detective, the truth behind the chilling acts begins to surface. The courtroom becomes the stage for justice as Olivia bravely confronts her assailant, a harrowing journey.
Franceschelli's narrative not only thrills but also provides moments of levity, sprinkling the narrative with witty banter and clever quips from Moretti and the detective. The seamless fusion of humor amidst the suspense adds a delightful layer to the narrative, endearing readers to these vibrant characters.
Beyond the captivating plot, Franceschelli's nod to real-life inspirations for the characters and events adds a fascinating depth to the tale, infusing it with an intriguing authenticity that lingers beyond the final page.
The teaser for the next installment at the book's conclusion tantalizes with promises of new mysteries to unravel and beloved characters to re-encounter. Franceschelli's debut not only captivates with its tale of justice but leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next enthralling chapter in the Blake Moretti series.
February 27, 2024
In Dave’s debut novel, he creates a thrilling story of a man who has rarely told the truth, and gets caught up in his own lies. A smart, no nonsense prosecutor takes you to the edge of your seat, searching for the real truth in two separate cases that he must prosecutes against the same man. A must read!
October 1, 2025
I feel horrible rating a debut author local to lkn so low but I just didn’t like this. I was waiting for some jaw dropping twist to happen and it never did. I could also tell this book was self published because there was a lot of typos and repetitive passages like it hadn’t been edited.
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