As Lieutenant Joe Boyd and his partner, Hank Jensen, sort through the files, pondering which cold case homicide to work on next, an old fisherman shows up with something strange he pulled out of a pond hidden deep in the woods. This find opens a whole can of worms, refocusing Joe and Hank’s efforts in a totally new direction. A blue Camaro Z28 from the 80s, an antique camera from WW2, an old religious medal—among other things—become part of this unusual case. Joe and Hank seek to make sense of it all and piece together what happened in the days right after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in the sky. This triggers a renewed partnership of two unlikely killers, who’ll do anything to keep this investigation from exposing their secrets.
Dan Walsh is the bestselling author of 27 novels including The Unfinished Gift, When Night Comes and The Reunion. Over 1.3 million copies of his books are in print or downloaded. He's won 3 Carol Awards (finalist 6 times), 4 Selah Awards and 4 of his books have been finalists for RT Review’s Inspirational Book of the Year. His novels have received over 47,000 Amazon reviews (4.7 Avg).
A member of Word Weavers International and ACFW, Dan writes fulltime in the Daytona Beach area. He and his wife Cindi have been married 46 years. You can find out more about his books or follow him on other social media sites from his website at http://www.danwalshbooks.com.
Once again, Dan Walsh delivers! No need to detail the plot; you can read it elsewhere. But Treachorus Waters does deserve another good review as to why it was refreshing. I just completed reading book two of a new series for me, and even though I finished book two yesterday, the series' name escapes me. The storylines were good, but like many other series, the author feels, or his publishers tell him 'sex sells.' With so many series following that option, Walsh goes the opposite path. Thus Treacherous Waters, like all his books, is refreshing. The plots may not be the most suspenseful, but there are enough subplots to captivate me to read an extra chapter or two to find out the outcome of a subject.
The storyline keeps me interested enough to keep reading and not take a break to see if I've got mail to avoid the monotony of the sex sells stories making it an enjoyable read.
Treacherous Waters is a good option if you want a refreshing, enjoyable, and clean read
This is a clean mystery ( with a little 'gore' in the description of the death of a person). But no swearing, no graphic sex, interesting clues, etc.
There was little that would rate it 'Christian' although, what there was, was very good. At least one quote from scripture, and several conversations about that verse and prayer and being a policeman.
But I would have loved for a great deal more, scriptures and application of scripture.
Fourth book in the Joe Boyd Suspense Series, and it was just as good as the others.
Something as simple as an old side mirror fished out of a pond turned into an extremely complicated murder cold case from the eighties. What seemed to be an impossible crime to solve gave way to little clues that snowballed into bigger clues. Fascinating.
On an interesting side trip, the two main detectives needed to question a possible witness by flying to my home state….er… where I grew up, certainly not the state I claim as home anymore. While in Los Angeles Joe and Hank (the main Culpepper, Georgia detectives) were able to see first hand what the police deal with, even to the point that twenty years on the job is all they could possibly take, many leaving hard core L.A. for a safer assignment in upscale Malibu.
"When you know the politicians don't have your back, you realize just doing your job could put you in hot water. Guys are worried about making one wrong move, just something that looks like a wrong move to somebody recording on their phone. Next thing you know, you’re brought up on charges and not only lose your pension, but maybe wind up in jail. It’s just not worth it."
This was so poignant and completely real. My heart goes out to our men in blue in the states that often consider them the enemy, until of course, when they really need them.
Love Mr. Walsh's plot intricacies and stunning conclusions, and of course additions of prayer and faith issues.
I have always enjoyed Dan Walsh's stories, but this one took it to a new level. It was such an interesting story that you just wanted to find out the end but hated when the story was over. It was a refreshing change from so many books that just seem to change names and locations!
Treacherous Waters did not disappoint. I’m so glad I didn’t have to stop reading and go to work. (Thanks Covid.) I’ve devoured every novel by Dan Walsh, and I especially enjoy the Joe Boyd novels. Like Joe, it wasn’t long before I guessed “who, but not why and how.” The discovery, surprises, and detective work swirled together with the character to create a great story. In a shout out to Walsh and his editors, thank you for your hard work and professionalism. I found one “little thing,” but nothing like some other half-baked stories I’ve read from other authors and publisher’s lately. Thank you for waiting to publish until after the time-consuming and expensive final edits and proof-reading were done.
Lieutenant Joe Boyd with the Culpepper Georgia Police Department and his partner, Hank Jensen have been assigned to review the city’s unsolved cold cases. Having solved several, the two of them are reviewing the files to determine which to work on next. An unsolved hit-and-run tops the list. Just as they are about to decide, a citizen who was fishing in a remote pond comes into the department with a rusted side view mirror he snagged, convinced there is a car at the bottom of the deep water.
Both Joe and Hank believe his theory is possible, and present it to the chief, who agrees. They enlist two divers who discover a mid-1980s model Camaro Z28. What’s more, there is a body inside.
The person’s death appears to be an accident until the medical examiner finds a bullet hole in the skull. It turns out to be a college senior Brew McFarland, who disappeared in 1986, five days after the space shuttle Challenger exploded.
The two men set out to solve the case. An old camera, purchased from an estate sale with undeveloped film still inside, provides valuable evidence. The investigation takes Joe and Hank from the streets of Culpepper to Los Angeles California.
I’ve read many of Dan Walsh’s works over the years, including the entire Joe Boyd Suspense Series. Treacherous Waters just might be my favorite of the series. Readers learn early in the book who is likely responsible for the young man’s murder. The motive, as well as how to obtain enough evidence to make an arrest, isn’t known until the end.
Dan Walsh has a way to present his stories that is so good, you don’t want to put it down. Who would think that an old fisherman who pulled a rear view mirror up from the depths of a deep lake would lead to not one but two cold case murders? Very good, hold my breath exciting.
Did Dan Walsh have to rush this latest book to publication?
I’ve read all of Dan Walsh’s books. While this latest one is a good story, more thorough proof-reading editorial work was (is) needed.
There are too many simple avoidable mistakes not only in grammar, but also incorrect wording. One such example is (on kindle edition page 207), “Guy’s” Jeremy said, “you know…”
One other annoying thing for Dan’s readers who are not American is the colloquial language so often used making it harder for this Australian to make sense of what I’m reading.
This was a nice, suspenseful story, but Walsh's writing leaves something to be desired. He writes a LOT of incomplete sentences, and I caught a few spelling errors or typos as well. I'm sure he was trying to imitate the way these people spoke, but it really annoyed me that so many sentences cut short the subject. For instance, instead of saying "I'm going to the store.", he would say, "Going to the store." A bit of that is fine, but it went on constantly throughout the book. I read the Kindle version.
I like Dan Walsh’s writing. I like Joe Boyd and Hank Jensen, the cold case cops. This was a decent story with clues revealing themselves through time and some things that turn up providentially. The case moves along at a decent pace. There is a flashback chapter that explains some of what went on and provides a motive. Of course, this is for the benefit of the reader; the cops don’t know it.
It all starts with a fishing trip. Later on one of the boys goes back to try it again, but by this time he is retired. What he catches sparks the whole thing; it’s a side mirror from a car. And so it goes on from there. An old Kodak camera provides some clues as does a newspaper that was providentially saved. The bad guys are some heartless folks but ultimately get their just dues.
A question: how did the perps know where Jeremy was living since he had left Culpepper long ago and had no contact with his family or the perps in all that time? He had even changed his name. That question goes unaddressed as far as I can tell. Maybe I read it too fast and missed it, but still….
It’s a good story, but it doesn’t come up to his best one, The Reunion, which was A++ for me.
I like the conversational, story-telling style in which this book is written. Two down-to-earth police detectives are trying to decide on which cold case to go after next when one is dropped into their laps, so to speak. At first glance, they don’t recognize it as such, but these guys are sharp, so it doesn’t take them long to catch on. Multiple threads are introduced into the story along the way as the author brings new characters to the forefront to share their involvement either in the case or in helping solve the case. True to life, certain characters attempted to hide the truth while others readily brought forth items or tidbits of information that Joe and Hank were able to use, even though the people had no clue they were helping. They were simply doing what they felt was the right thing to do. The setting of the story was easy to picture with all the hills and hollows, crooked roads, rough terrain, a lake, and even ponds at the bases of cliffs. The author laid it all out very well. The suspense and action, the family life and faith all added up to a well-balanced story. For me, the story highlighted the need for guard rails in our lives as well as on the highways.
free ebook a man and his friends had fished at a pond no one knew about when they were young. he went back after he retired and snagged a side mirror of a car he turned it into the police 2 officers who worked cold cases had a dive team go look and there was a car with what was left of a person who died a long time ago
the friends had gotten drunk. one hit and killed a boy on a bike and then left the owner of the car wanted to call the cops so the driver killed him one of the other friends wanted to go to the cops too but disappeared to calif the last 2 kept the secret
the 2 cops working the case figured it out with help from a man who got a old camera from a yard sale. the woman was the man in ca mom , his brother sold it not knowing there was film in it. it had photos of the boys from the last day
the bad friend sent a hit man to kill the man in ca but the cop shot him first
they arrested the 2 bad friends but they were out on bail one tried to run and drove himself off the cliff into the same pond
they had the trial and the other one was convicted
the man in ca got in touch with his younger brother
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This is a new author for me and when I saw reviews that said the books were CLEAN, I instantly tried it. Now I've got 4 of them so far! It is rare to find authors who write well and keep language and situations clean, and even more rare to find a Christian book that actually has characters who live a real Christian walk at work and home. The cold case is resolved very well and the plot will hook readers with just the right amount of danger, mystery, and emotion. I'm hooked and will be recommending this author and this series!
I've really enjoyed this series and this book as well. The characters were sympathetic; the action moved along well; the plot was quite believable. However, I hope the author will go through it again and do a bit more polishing. I didn't give it five stars because it seemed there were words missing here and there. Some of this may be deliberate, to fit in with the local way of talking or thinking, but it made me stop and figure sometimes. Some words have simply been missed. For example: "Coming, Lieutenant." Heard Mrs Macfarland's voice on the other side of the door. "The heck was that?" Nevertheless, I'll be looking forward to the next book in this great series.
Dan Walsh is currently my favorite modern fiction writer. Not in the same class as my favorite fiction writer, J.R.R. Tolkien, but definitely worthy of my money and time. Anyone who wants to read modern "who done it" stories definitely needs to read at least one of Walsh's novels or series, to determine for themselves if my appraisal is valid or merely hyperbole.
This story reads like a true crime episode. As you read you too will think, "you can't make this stuff up."
This was a typical Dan Walsh narrative, I.e., no foul language, graphic violance or sexual content. The story cones across so real and intriguing that you don’t even think outside the story context.
Thank you Dan for another ofyou entertaining adventures.
Trying to solve cold cases is a daunting task, but Joe and Hank are determined to solve a local crime that took place 36 years ago, without a single clue since that time. When they finally break the cold case, they discover they have also solved another crime that happened at the same time. Dan Walsh delivers another spellbinding plot. Can't wait to find out what happens on the camping trip!
Dan is an incredible writer! His books keep you glued to the pages!! The way he weaves the story, the world pictures, the characters! All keep you so invested vin the book! This book was another great book in this series! Each book is fantastic, you will not be disappointed!
Joe and Hank make a very good team. Like they can read each others mind which is needed on cold cases. It's amazing what can be found in an old fishing hole. It's amazing how a concerned citizen could flip a town upside down and bring closure for two families. Great job. Thank you.
This is an excellent Dan Walsh. It is faith filled but not “preachy”. Love the way faith is part of the characters lives. Interesting the way Dan shows the character listening to God’s voice. It is a really good story and well told. I will read anything Dan Walsh writes. There is a special “feel” to his books.
This may be Walsh's best suspense novels yet. It had a great plot, and I figured out fairly early what was going to happen with two cold cases.....as soon as the car was found, my mind started connecting dots, and I did connect them correctly. :)
I am hoping this series is not done. I liked his other suspense series, but enjoyed this one even better.
I seriously could not put this book down until I had read every word! Loved the mystery, Joe & his family, Hank, Capt Pendleton, Jack & his family….The fleshing out of the characters was great & the evangelical portions were totally believable! I’ve read several of Dan Walsh’s books & loved every one!
Dan Walsh is my favorite author. His suspense books are creative and each one unique. Yes that even includes his Joe Boyd Suspense Series of which this is #4. In Treacherous Waters he reveals the crime and the only suspects and still leaves one unable to put the book down. I highly recommend Treacherous Waters and the other books of this series.
Such thoroughly developed characters and a superb plot. Dan Walsh has become one of my favorite authors. He has the ability to develop interesting plots and throw in faith-based angles that fit the story-line without being forced or over-done. Anyone who enjoys a good mystery without the need for profanity and sex scenes will enjoy his books. Kudos to a other great novel!
Enthralling action written with enjoyable faith based characters
Dan Walsh continues to write great action filled, clean stories! Lieutenant Joe Boyd is a man of integrity who builds his life to reflect and share God's love and power. Treacherous Waters is a great selection for all who love suspense and action.
It was a good mystery, tho I wouldn’t class it as a thriller. This is the first book of his I’ve read, and while I liked Joe and Hank, the detectives, there was some redundancy in the narrative and a whole lot of filler that could have been cut to sharpen it up. But the police procedure, the small town department, the clues and the bad guys were all there.
Loved this stories, and tried to keep ahead of the detectives as they tried to solve the cold case of the missing university man. Lots of twists and turns, along with history of the times and descriptions of the towns. A well-done detective story with delightful characters.
Walsh's books just keep getting better and better! I really liked this one, and got so deep into the story, dinner was an hour and a half later than I'd planned! The plot was well-crafted, and so were the characters. I really look forward to the next book!
This is a great Christian suspense novel. Joe and Hank have an interesting cold case to solve. A missing person case becomes a murder to solve and the twists that come make it a real page turner!
I love Dan Walsh's book. I have read most of his books, and I enjoyed each one. There is always a good plot, the characters are believable, and they are well written. Dan Walsh is one of my favorite authors.