Wow, wow, wow! I have not a read a book this fast in a very, very long time! I could not put it down and needed to know how it ended (and who the bad guy was) STAT! Harry Hunsicker did a phenomenal job writing this mystery/thriller, and I will recommend it to anyone looking for a fast-paced whodunit.

Here are a few things I enjoyed about "The Life and Death of Rose Doucette": (1) the friendship the main character Dylan, a Dallas PI, had with his lawyer, (2) the relationship that developed between Dylan and his ex-wife's current husband (I know... that's crazy!), (3) the short chapters that kept me up late reading and (4) the twists and turns that had me guessing literally until the very end of the book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Oceanview Publishing for the eARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

The Life and Death of Rose Ducette is a fast moving, intriguing mystery that features Rose Doucette's former husband, PI Dylan Fisher. Rose, who is a homicide detective, asks to meet Fisher after not having seen him for three years, and this leads to Fisher's observation of Rose's murder for which he is accused of being the perpetrator.

The setting of West Texas and Dallas is well laid out, and when PI Fisher teams up with Tito, an attorney who is currently married to Rose, the suspense increases. Tito and Fisher are also an interesting duo of opposite personalities who add some humor to the book but who also keep the action going.

The plot of the novel is clever and compelling, and the final plot twist at the end of the book is an unexpected surprise. Harry Hunsicker is a masterful story teller, and his characters and the plot are tightly drawn and carefully executed.

Thanks to Oceanview Publishing and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book.

Many thanks to @NetGalley and Oceanview Publishing for the eARC to read and review!

This was a great crime thriller that I binged in a day! I loved the main character—Dylan—an ex-cop turned private investigator. His narrative, along with the short chapters, had a comfortable fluidity to it that kept me engaged until the very end.

Somehow this happens to be my first of Hunsicker’s novels, but I’ll definitely be coming back for more—and I wouldn’t be sad if this ends up being book 1 of a new series either.

This was an amazing book! From the time I started it until I finished it I could not put it down. There were so many surprises and twists and turns. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves a good page gripper!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! Even though they are an unusual duo, DI Rose's present husband and ex-husband are committed to discovering who killed her. They will stop at nothing to unearth her secrets and find him. The author masterfully created a sense of familiarity with the characters that was uncanny. I gasped in several places throughout the novel when I read about something that had occurred to them. You'll be flipping the pages of this fast-paced mystery as quickly as you can to find out what happens next.

A gripping tale of murder and mystery, "The Ex-Wife" pulls you into a riveting investigation alongside Dallas PI Dylan Fisher. When his ex-wife, Rose, solicits his help in a murder case, Dylan finds himself embroiled in a chilling chain of events that culminates in Rose's tragic death. Faced with the daunting task of unraveling the truth and proving his innocence, Dylan teams up with Rose's widower, Tito, as they delve into Rose's past to unmask a killer with deadly secrets.

The novel's compelling narrative, reminiscent of Michael Connelly and Robert Crais, deftly combines suspense and intricate character dynamics. The twists and turns keep readers guessing at every turn, ensuring a thrilling reading experience. "The Ex-Wife" is an enthralling mystery that immerses you in a world of danger, deceit, and unrelenting pursuit of justice.

This story has mystery, secrets, investigations, allegations, surprises, enemies, etc... The story is more plot driven than character based.
The author packed it full of action with something continuously happening to keep your attention. I would recommend this to anyone who likes detective & mystery fiction. The only downfall for me is not being able to connect with the characters.
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC through NetGalley. This is my personal opinion and I have received no compensation for my review.

3.5/4⭐️

**ARC provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

First impressions: The main character is a bit of a douche for ignoring her wit/intuition. It just striked me as condescending. I know it's a bit rough to say all this, but I just got that impression.

Luckily, he slowly won me over. I think he is softier than he lets on, and I'm glad we get to see that side of him, too. It makes him more likable. I wouldn't say I love him, though. The other characters were interesting, too.

Not only that, but as I kept reading, it got more and more addictive. That also means that the start was a bit dull. Don't get me wrong, it had a lot of action, but personally, it took me a while to get into it. I guess it's been a while since I've read a thriller mystery. There were some technical terms that I didn't understand and some details that I didn't catch since I'm not from the US.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read. It was intriguing and a bit creepy, but not to the point of having trouble sleeping as a side effect, so that's good. The unfolding of the truth broke my heart a little (second time I say this in 2024 and January's not even over), but I that's the thing about this genre. I do think there were some plot holes that could be polished.

Lastly, the epilogue was a bit weird. There were some aspects of it that didn't make sense to me. It made me lower the rating.

Thanks to Net Galley for this ARC (advanced reader copy) in exchange for a review.

Being from Texas and having visited Dallas numerous times, I immediately connected to the setting. Hunsicker was able to develop PI Dylan Fisher’s voice and character as someone authentic and someone I was rooting for. The pacing was great, and even though I figured out the twist, it was an enjoyable read.

When you have to pair up with your Ex Wife's current husband to solve her murder and clear your name, things can get a little crazy.
Dylan the Ex cop and current PI is accused of murdering his ex wife who I also a cop. She calls him out of the blue because she needs his help and ends up dead hours later, with him as the prime suspect. With the help of a close friend and the new husband they follow the leads to find she had been hiding a lit if her past from everyone.

I really enjoyed reading this action packed book, it hooks you from the beginning to the end. The writing is smooth and well thought out. I highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

I enjoyed this book. Thank you, Netgally, for the ARC! I was worried when I read some reviews saying it started out slow. I did not find that to be the case. It pulled me right in, and IMO had a good pace. There were assumptions you could make and some you made wrong, some small twists and larger twists with a good ending. All-in-all a good read.

This novel was a unexpected hit with me. I happened across it while browsing one afternoon and took a chance on it. Crime thrillers featuring an ex-cop investigator aren't my go-to novels, but this was unusually addictive. Dylan Fisher is a former police officer, now a private investigator, who is contacted by his ex-wife Rose Doucette about a case she is working on. He notices that Rose isn't like her typical self and is startled to realize that she is afraid of something or someone. As she leaves their meeting, Dylan observes a car following Rose and so he tails them. The driver closes in on Rose aggressively and pulls up next to her in a parking lot, shooting her dead and almost running Dylan down.

The lead police detective investigating Rose's murder is an old enemy of Dylan's and very happy to pin her murder on him. Dylan undertakes the investigation on his own, along with Rose's current husband Tito, all the while trying to evade a group of professional hitmen on his trail.

The Life and Death of Rose Doucette is a crime thriller with a lot of heart. Dylan Fisher is a likeable character, and Tito makes a perfect sidekick. The story is action-packed with a brisk pace, but also has overtones of sadness and regret in the unresolved issues between Dylan and Rose. While Dylan and Tito are left haunted by the dark secrets that Rose kept from them, the conclusion is satisfying and provides some surprises for the reader. Fans of Harry Bosch would appreciate Dylan Fisher, so let's hope there is more to come.

The Life and Death of Rose Doucette is a fast paced, edge of your seat, keep you hooked till the last page thriller.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves true crime.

It's been a while since I last read such an electrifying thriller; thank you for sharing this ARC!
I could list many more, but I'll stick to five reasons why "The Life and Death of Rose Deucette" is going to be a tremendous success:

1- The suspense is created in the first chapter. This catches the reader's attention and instigates them to keep going
2- Since Rose dies right at the beginning of the story, you instinctively CANNOT stop until you find out who did it
3- It's impossible to not empathize with Dylan, Mia, and even Tito, in my humble opinion
4- It felt like I was watching a movie - I would shout at them or curse aloud, and I also laughed out loud on many occasions, but neither reaction came from corny or cliche moments
5- The plot twist right before the end - even though I had figured it out, there was a final twist I wasn't expecting.

Now, since nothing is perfect (or so people say), I have a single comment about the ARC:

1- I started to notice some editing mistakes/errors towards the end of the book, only

Looking forward to reading more of Dylan (and of Harry Hunsicker, of course!).

Rose Doucette has been murdered and her ex-husband is bound to find out. He has to or he will be found guilty of the crime. What was Rose hiding about her past? Her new husband has to work with her ex-husband to unravel this mystery before time runs out. This book was non-stop action and a very fast read. It kept me guessing until the very end about whodunit.

I enjoyed this book. I read it very quickly. This story could have gotten very muddy. There are a lot of characters and it deals with some things that happened in the past. However, I think the author provides enough info that you understand what happened and is happening without going overboard or leaving you with a bunch of questions. I would recommend the book and look forward to reading more from this author.

This story follows Dylan Fisher as he tries to solve the murder of his ex-wife, Rose. The story starts very slow and it was hard to get into the story, but the action picks up around chapter 6. There were several twists in the book that I did not see coming and kept me entertained. I liked the ending and would recommend to those who like mysteries and thrillers.

I could not put this book down. I did not see the ending coming and I loved every moment of this story. I now will be looking into more books by this author.

This book has a noir feeling to it. Dylan’s voice was very Sam Spade.
Two men who love the same woman, one her former husband and one her currant husband, team up to solve her murder.

Wow! This story really grabbed my attention from the beginning and gripped me. It was fast paced and thrilling. I will be recommending this book to others.