I liked how the author "mixed" fact with fiction in this book. The story is very well written, and you can almost imagine the way things were back in 1976. Did they actually did the correct guy for the murder or is the murderer still free? Was it a killing for revenge? Jealous boyfriend/husband? We may never know the answers, but this story is great to read!

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. My first thought about the story, was that I never read a more convoluted storyline, plus the beginning of the book kind of told me why the upcoming murder happened. The more I read, the more incredible the story seemed and since I hate to leave a book unread I finished it. The story was put forth as being based on a true story, but the tale made me doubt it. I decided to try to find what the true murder was and see how much matched the tale. I found newspaper reports from 1985 that spelled out the real tale of murder and corruption and collusion with the names of the real individuals. This author seemed to have followed the news reports for the story while changing names but keeping the initials of the real individuals. This book does bring to conclusion a murder that was really never solved and did have all the convoluted twists and turns that were in the real tale. The book itself was confusing with a timeline that jumped from one thing to another to the point that I had a hard time following who was speaking and what happened and when. The crime itself was very interesting, and a lot if information is out there that I think would have made a better True Crime book than a book based on a crime. Sorry, but while interesting to me it missed the mark.

An interesting and captivating read, which is heavily steeped in high sexual content, drugs, violence and murder, a crime fill book mixed with a little political drama, that would peak the interest of readers that love these books. The characters are really into their parts and the storyline is okay. The violence content level is high so is the sexual content, which makes this a most interesting story indeed.

long, drawn out and boring.A let down for something purportedly based on a real life murder.

This book, a fictionalized account of a real murder that happened in 1976. Actually, only a few things (like the names) have been changed. It was a fascinating book, too. It was well written and the characters were well developed. I am betting that they were pretty close to the real people, since the author was a reporter who covered the case and had great knowledge of the case. I loved this book and had trouble putting it down. It is fascinating, to say the least!

A good read, a little slow and old-fashioned in places. Would recommend. Four Stars.

Rodger Krider, a well known businessman with a wife and six children goes to answer the door and is shot through the window and later died. Mitt Hechler is a guy who has been in trouble a number of times, never for murder but the prosecutor has decided he could be a good match for this murder and get him off to prison with the help of some other inmates and false testimony. This story follows closely to a real case in Florida. How do you fight the system? Mitt learns along the way much about himself and gains the respect of the guards and the inmates. He always has those fighting for him but sometimes it is like hitting a brick wall.

Palm Beach is in the news quite a bit lately – you know, the Mar-a-Lago version of Palm Beach. Well, apparently, there is another side to this town, and it is the setting for Bob Brink’s Murder in Palm Beach, a work of what is sometimes called “faction.” It is a novel that is based on true events, in other words.

In this story, Mitt Hecher is not a model citizen and he was known to battle other individuals and even the police. He wasn’t a murderer, but with a corrupt judicial system and some local prosecutors wanting to make a name for themselves, there is a conviction of an innocent man.
The murder victim, Rodger Kriger, lives with his family in the “nice” part of PB. He was shot at home and died after 11 days in the hospital. As is often the case (I watched The Wire, so I know these things!), the cops and courts can’t be relied on to provide justice. All the police want is to solve the murder (get a conviction of SOMEONE) to boost their statistics and they don’t take time to be sure of the facts.

Mitt has a sick wife and a child, to add to his problems – as in, who can care for them with him in prison? TBH, I found this a bit depressing, and as it is/was apparently Mr. Brink’s debut novel, I don’t want to be too harsh. It just wasn’t my thing. Two stars, for effort. Thanks to BookGoSocial and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Murder and the seedy underbelly of this city associated with the rich and glamorous are showcased in this book written as fiction with a strong ring of truth. The book is based on a real incident with a victim, Rodger Kriger who is a tad shady and the main character, Mitt Hecher, who is a bit of a thug and someone you don't really like but end up feeling for him. Did he really kill Kriger?
I found the characters well written and the book was fast paced and hard to put down at times. Unfortunately it illustrates our imperfect justice system and corruption at all levels. Bob Brink has written an interesting book and a fascinating look at Mitt Hecher's story. This is an excellent read and well worth your time. Thank you to NetGalley, Bob Brink and publisher BooksGoSocial for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When I first began this book, I did not like Mitt as others that he encountered. But due to the good writing, I actually began to feel for him once his journey began. I do understand that the book is loosely based on a true crime, but I had never heard of the crime before. This did not matter while reading this book. Good, solid writing and holds your interest. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

The reader that likes true crime/mystery stories will immediately be drawn into the story line and that it is a true unsolved murder. The characters are strong personalities and by description the reader can easily get to know what they are about. And, the setting of Palm Beach adds glamor and sex. It is a fast, easy read. Not a book that leaves a life long impression; but entertaining.