Blood Truth

Blood Truth

Rick Cahill #4

Rick Cahill has long feared the truth about his own blood, the blood of his father coursing through his veins.

When a long-hidden safe unlocks clues about why his father was kicked off the police force twenty-seven years ago and then spiraled into an early drunken grave, Rick determines to find the truth even if it proves the one thing he’s always feared.

But as he grapples with his father’s past, the woman he still loves pleads with him to find out if her husband is having an affair, or is involved in something much more sinister. Could the truth send her back into Rick’s arms? Would he have a last shot at happiness?

He may never get the chance to find out, as killers who will do anything to protect their secrets lurk in the shadows.

Praise

“Coyle manages both stories nicely in this strong addition to this hard-boiled series.”
—Publishers Weekly
Blood Truth is… loaded with thought-provoking twists and turns… Rick Cahill has many flaws, but that makes him even more interesting and realistic.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Each of the series raises the hardboiled thriller bar, but this multifaceted Chandler-like installment rockets that measure to Himalaya heights.”
—L. Dean Murphy, Bookreporter.com

Full Reviews

Silver Winner for Foreword Indies Book of the Year
Lefty Award for Best Mystery Finalist
Shamus Award for Best Novel Finalist
Bookreporter.com Reviewer Favorite Book of the Year

“Cahill is a fantastic addition to the PI literary canon. He’s a sympathetic character with deep flaws but an unnerving drive to find truth at any cost… Expertly written and featuring a snarky and self-deprecating hero, Blood Truth builds up compelling mysteries and thunders toward a satisfying, if surprising, ending.”
—Foreword Reviews (Starred Review)

“Readers will root for Rick Cahill, hardboiled PI and one-man wrecking ball, as he searches for the truth about his police officer father in Blood Truth, the latest installment in Matt Coyle’s winning series.”
—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of You’ll Never Know, Dear

“Matt Coyle’s protagonist, Rick Cahill, is haunted both by the sins of his father and by his own mistakes—but he’s driven to find the truth no matter where it takes him, and that’s what makes this story so compelling. Coyle is the real deal, and [Blood Truth] is the best PI novel I’ve read in years, period.”
—Steve Hamilton, New York Times bestselling author of Exit Strategy

Blood Truth is tough, savvy, and emotionally nuanced. With an intriguing plot, engaging characters, and rich sense of place, Matt Coyle honors the PI tradition while also making it his own.”
—Lou Berney, Edgar® Award-winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone

“While this story is a deep look into his protagonist’s emotional depth, Coyle does not disappoint those readers wanting a tough, intriguing plot.”
—Le Coeur de l’Artiste

“Coyle’s latest hard-boiled series entry provides plenty of fast-paced action and smart sidekick repartee.”
—Library Journal

“If you’re looking for a fast-paced mystery packed with emotional punch, look no further. This one’s a winner.”
—Killer Nashville

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