No Croaking Allowed

David O’Driscoll, a prominent detective with an impeccable reputation in an otherwise sleepy little town, finds himself deeply immersed in the daunting task of attempting to piece together a violent cold murder case which surfaced twenty years ago. All the while, he is attempting to piece together his personal life, which has significantly veered off the steady, rock-solid rails that he was so reliant upon.

Join him on his wild, fast-moving journey to build a team of specialized experts who band together to seek new clues to the mystery and bring justice to the criminal who they believe is responsible for the heinous act. The team must deal with and overcome bureaucratic obstacles that challenge their resolve and beliefs in the system from which they operate.

Similarly, David must consider the possibility that he might find the best advice to solve the problems of his shattered personal life if he can only find the courage to reach out to those whose proven loyalty has become so immensely invaluable.

This page-turner is at times funny, sad, infuriating, exciting, and most of all thought-provoking. Once the reader picks it up, it is very difficult to put it back down.

Jim O’Brien was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, a textile city spawned during the American Industrial Revolution. He studied for and attained a bachelor’s degree from Providence College in the neighboring New England state of Rhode Island. After graduation, he began a forty-year career in the retail industry. Jim held multiple positions, from entry level to regional director of sales and operations, where his responsibilities necessitated travel throughout much of the United States. Jim has retired from the hectic schedule that his chosen profession demanded. Instead, he spends his time using his vast expertise in the retail world to backdrop his crime novels. Also, he plays as much golf as possible with family and good friends.