No Perfect Wife

by David Jones

When a woman disappears while jogging in suburban Wisconsin, the story rapidly gains nationwide media attention. As reporters, true crime podcasters, and even a psychic detective flock to the small community, it complicates the investigation for the local police.

Does Lieutenant Russ Bishop and the Grand Chute Police Department possess the skills to learn the truth?

270 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2025

About the author

David Jones is a retired Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). During his career, he conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, counterintelligence, and anti-terrorism operations across the globe. His final assignment was as the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Special Investigations Academy Detachment 1. With eight deployments to the Middle East and serving several years in Europe, his writing is shaped by his vast real-world experience. Since retirement from the Air Force, David has served as a Wisconsin Chief of Police, a University Criminal Justice Program Chair, and the author of several law enforcement training articles and fiction novels.

David is a public speaker specializing in topics from Police Response to Active Shooter situations and issues involving combat veterans. He resides near Appleton, Wisconsin, and continues to serve his community as a volunteer firefighter.

David holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice and was the Magnus Graduate at the National Law Enforcement Command and Staff College.

Reviews

[MissyB · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good, right to the very last sentence! Anyone living in the Fox Valley, located in Northeast WI will relate to the places in the book. I had a picture in my mind throughout the entire mystery. Fast, fun read!

[Kathy Schouten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy Jones’s books and look forward to each new one. Born and raised in Appleton, WI I can relate to the places he writes about. I enjoy the little tidbits of history he throws in about places and people. The story was so interesting - like having a Birds Eye view into a police station. What appeared to be a runaway wife turned into so much more.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good police procedural novel with realistic characters involved in a plot right out of the movies. Plenty of twists and the location in the Appleton, Wisconsin area makes it a novel we can relate to.

[Joe Jandacek · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun read for anyone having roots in the Fox Cities. We'll written and great local references put you in the scenes. Story moves nicely and has a wonderful ending. Could have used a bit of editing but I am looking forward to reading the rest of his works

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

At times this book really moved and at times I felt like it dragged but I loved it.

[Vicky Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I read the first book again when I saw that this one was out. They are both good! Mystery, cops and robbers, and a little romance.

[Andrea Meyers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book especially being from Wisconsin. He did an amazing job explaining everything to those who do not know Law enforcement and are not from the Fox Valley area. The ending was so amazing and would have never guessed even if you tried. 10/10 would read again.