4.25 stars
• Much better than the last two books in this series. The characters were better written and more interesting, as was the plot there was still a lot going on, but it was much easier to follow and make sense of.
• GRIPPING!! I read 225 of the 417 pages the first day and finished it the second.
• A bit unbelievable or stretched in places, but still an interesting read. How many killings will happen to Amos?
• I am curious if we will find out what burgundy means.
• Although James was not a main character in this book, she did display outward signs of emotion towards Decker. Pages 35, 64, 393.
• This book had a few quotes I really liked:

“Thus they would live another day to die once more.” (pg. 71) This quote was in reference to Narcan and addicts.

“You can live in the past, or you can live in the present, but you really can’t live in both.” (pg. 212)

“If you don’t grow, you wither.” (pg. 233)

“Old sins cast long shadows.” (pg. 323) ( )

I love Amos Decker... But I think the series may have jumped the shark with this one. Fun read though! ( )

Well, crap. There isn't another one for me to read yet. This book was far better than book #4. I felt like the mystery here made sense for the current times we're in. And, I like where they went with it. Melvin Mars shows up, which was nice since they are friends. I do feel like Amos really treated Jamison like crap though. They are supposed to be friends and he really didn't do that justice. ( )

Synopsis: 'Decker is visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, when he's approached by a man named Meryl Hawkins. Hawkins is a convicted murderer. In fact, he's the very first killer Decker ever put behind bars. But he's innocent, he claims. Now suffering from terminal cancer, it's his dying wish that Decker clear his name.
It's unthinkable. The case was open and shut, with rock solid forensic evidence. But then Hawkins later turns up dead with a bullet in his head, and even Decker begins to have doubts. Is it possible that he really did get it wrong, all those years ago?
Decker's determined to uncover the truth, no matter the personal cost. But solving a case this cold may be impossible, especially when it becomes clear that someone doesn't want the old case reopened. Someone who is willing to kill to keep the truth buried, and hide a decades-old secret that may have devastating repercussions...' From book jacket

Review: Decker is regaining his emotions; throws a twist into personal dealings. ( )

Very good read ( )