The Color of Death - by Trey Gowdy & Christopher Greyson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Following the death of his wife and daughter, Colm Truesdale is left mentally scarred. After time off, and with no desire to return to the courtroom, Truesdale is brought back into the investigation of the murder of a young woman who ran a beauty salon outside of town. When a page from her appointment book goes missing, and then the crime scene burns down, it's up to Colm to untangle the web of deception that implicates a powerful judge and his family."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From the number-one New York Times bestselling author and FOX News host Trey Gowdy comes a dark mystery debut about a murder in a small South Carolina town. Assistant DA Colm Truesdale must pick up the pieces of his own life in order to solve the case.

Following the death of his wife and daughter, Colm Truesdale is left mentally scarred. After time off, and with no desire to return to the courtroom, Truesdale is brought back into the investigation of the murder of a young woman who ran a beauty salon outside of town. When a page from her appointment book goes missing, and then the crime scene burns down, it's up to Colm to untangle the web of deception that implicates a powerful judge and his family.

Taking readers inside the cat-and-mouse psychology of a killer and the assistant district attorney who must catch him, this thrilling fiction debut from bestselling author Trey Gowdy and celebrated author Christopher Greyson will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Review Quotes

"When a high-profile murder trial exposes deep-seated corruption in a Southern town, seasoned prosecutor Colm Truesdale finds himself entangled in a web of secrets that threaten both his career and his life. As the case unfolds, Truesdale must navigate powerful enemies and the ghosts from his past. In The Color of Death, Trey Gowdy delivers a riveting legal thriller where the verdict might come at a terrible price." -- Brian Kilmeade

"Set in South Carolina, The Color of Death immediately pulled me in with its dark beauty and mystery. When a shocking murder shakes a small town, old grudges and hidden secrets come to light, putting everything at risk. Trey Gowdy has written a gripping and intense story." -- Ainsley Earhardt

"A masterful exploration of grief and justice. This haunting and morally complex thriller captures the atmosphere of the Piedmont of South Carolina while probing the dark corners of the soul." -- Sean Hannity

"Trey Gowdy has hit another home run--this time it wasn't in the justice system. It was about the justice system. He weaves a gripping story of loss, grief, doubt, and ultimately, light. I don't know anyone who knows the courtroom better than Trey, and this book puts us inside the minds of prosecutors, cops, victims, and even the defendants. If you pick up this book, be warned: you won't be able to put it down." -- Senator Tim Scott

"A daring and strong debut novel by one of America's most dedicated prosecutors, The Color of Death is a page-turning mystery from someone who loves the law with a moral clarity that will result in justice in the end. A triumph by my dear friend Trey Gowdy." -- Dana Perino