Against the Blue Wall
(2025)(The first book in the Dan Burnett Private Detective Mystery series)
A novel by Larry Terhaar
Winner of the Global Book Award & Literary Titan Gold Book Award!
When loyalty collides with justice, the stakes turn deadly.
Former NYPD detective turned private investigator Dan Burnett is hired to uncover the truth behind a brutal police assault that leaves a young Black man fighting for his life. Initially torn by his lifelong allegiance to the department, Dan’s world is rocked when he uncovers shocking evidence of corruption within a local police department as they work to silence anyone who gets too close.
As he digs deeper, Dan finds himself in a dangerous game against some racist cops—and discovers just how far they’ll go to keep their secrets buried. When the case turns personal, threatening the people he loves most, Dan risks everything to hold them accountable.
Set in Westchester County, NY, we follow Dan as his relationship with Mia grows deeper, his need to protect his daughter reaches a pinnacle, and his reliance on old friends becomes paramount.
Blending heart-pounding suspense, legal drama, and a deeply human story of courage, Against the Blue Wall is a gripping thriller about one man’s fight to expose corruption and reclaim his faith in justice. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Lisa Gardner, and Robert Crais.
Genre: Mystery
When loyalty collides with justice, the stakes turn deadly.
Former NYPD detective turned private investigator Dan Burnett is hired to uncover the truth behind a brutal police assault that leaves a young Black man fighting for his life. Initially torn by his lifelong allegiance to the department, Dan’s world is rocked when he uncovers shocking evidence of corruption within a local police department as they work to silence anyone who gets too close.
As he digs deeper, Dan finds himself in a dangerous game against some racist cops—and discovers just how far they’ll go to keep their secrets buried. When the case turns personal, threatening the people he loves most, Dan risks everything to hold them accountable.
Set in Westchester County, NY, we follow Dan as his relationship with Mia grows deeper, his need to protect his daughter reaches a pinnacle, and his reliance on old friends becomes paramount.
Blending heart-pounding suspense, legal drama, and a deeply human story of courage, Against the Blue Wall is a gripping thriller about one man’s fight to expose corruption and reclaim his faith in justice. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Lisa Gardner, and Robert Crais.
Genre: Mystery
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