"The Other Murder is gripping from page one through the end, with great plot lines, a terrific pace, and plenty of surprises! The noir-style ending will stay with you long after you've finished reading."
Dan Alatorre, USA Today Bestselling author of Five Sparrows
"Gritty, unfiltered prose takes the reader to the streets of New York and through twists and turns of a well-crafted mystery. Get comfortable. You won't be putting it down for a while."
T.L. Bequette, author of the Joe Turner mystery series
"Everyone wants the media circus, but no one wants the truth! Kevin G. Chapman blows the minds of his readers in this explosive new book, The Other Murder. The story kept me at the edge of my seat, wondering how far two journalists would go to uncover the facts. Chapman's attention to detail is always thrilling. I recommend getting immersed in this gripping story.
J.J. Clarke, author of the Kate McKenna Mystery series
"The Other Murder is a fast-paced, multi-faceted mystery and Kevin Chapman does a great job exploring the ramifications that result from a 'routine' Manhattan murder."
Fabian Nicieza, author of Suburban Dicks
"The writing is gorgeous, the narrative is filled with realism and mystery, and the action moves in unexpected directions."
The Book Commentary (5-stars)
"The story is a mystery that kept me involved as the different pieces of the whole story came to light. But there is also a side story that sent my thoughts off on tangents, pondering the press, what we can and should expect from them. Chapman's story ought to get us all thinking."
Big Al, Big Al's Books & Pals (5-stars)
"Absolutely chilling. It's a gripping and harrowing storyline! A great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. This is one of those books that grabs you from the start and pulls you in."
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews (5-stars)
"I found immense enjoyment in the story, from the captivating mystery it holds to the powerful truth it conveys about the world we live in. It resonates deeply with those who recognize the layers beneath its narrative."
Neftalin Rodriguez, Reedsy.com sensitivity reader
2023-12-12
In this novel, two reporters join forces when their respective murder cases—one of which is followed closely by the media—appear to have a troubling connection.
This fast-paced thriller centers on two reporters following vastly different murder cases. Hannah Hawthorne, desperate to redeem herself after a botched news report, is elated to be covering the fatal shooting of Angelica Monroe—a young white woman whose case instantly garners sympathy and outrage. Meanwhile, Paulo Richardson is stuck in a rut at a small local newspaper when he picks up the case of Javier Estrada—a Latine teenager shot on the same night and in the same park as Angelica, but whose past gang ties and skin color guarantee that his murder is all but ignored. When their investigations lead to some compelling evidence that the cases are linked and the victims are not quite who they appear to be, Hannah and Paulo must use all their resources to try to discover the truth—a truth that many would like to ignore. With intelligent characters and believable dialogue, Chapman has managed to create a riveting whodunit that also speaks volumes about social issues plaguing the justice system. The novel acknowledges early on that the two shooting victims are greeted with different levels of sympathy within the community: “Only one thing was absolutely certain, Paulo thought. The dead woman in the park was White. The TV reporter hadn’t said so, but the attention level for this story was way too high for the victim to be a person of color.” The social issues are skillfully woven into the narrative, making readers seriously consider these problems even when they’re immersed in conversations with possible snitches and the chaos of climactic shooting scenes.
A sleek, gripping thriller that raises important questions about truth and justice.
