The Color of Death

A Novel

De: Trey Gowdy, Christopher Greyson

Narrado por: Toby Ricketts

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 listeners 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 moment.

©2025 Trey Gowdy and Christopher Greyson (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Outstanding

Not only do I greatly admire Trey Gowdy for the gentleman he is, his book is wonderful. The main character reminds me of the writer himself. Minimum violence, no foul language. A really good story of loss and pain, of recovery and doing the right thing. A lot of the story is based on his experience as a prosecutor and how it take a toll on the family. The ending invites book two! I’ll be waiting!

Twists and turns plus the next memory coming

Great mystery with compelling characters. Can’t wait for the next book. Author does a great job creating suspense.

A good listen

This is a complicated story put together with the skill of a South Carolina Solicitor. My home state should be proud of her native son.

flow of the story

captivating story. strong character development. I enjoyed the story but it ended differently than I excellent. I would recommend this book to everyone.

Twists, Mystery, Terrific Characters

A gripping murder mystery with wonderfully developed characters and a smart, engaging plot. Each twist kept me hooked, and the suspense built beautifully until the end. The relationships felt authentic, adding depth beyond the crime. An outstanding listen—the narrator was excellent—I can’t wait for Trey's follow-up!

Great story

Some of the narrator’s voices were cartoonish. Improperly pronounced appellate, Michelin and other words which was distracting.

Great storytelling. Lots of angles.

Twists and turns. Good story. Great character development. Likeable relatable protagonist. Worth the credits. Go for it.

The color of death?

What does death truly look like? It's a captivating question that invites deep reflection. This is definitely a mesmerizing listen!

Great Debut Novel

4.5 Stars ⭐️

I was interested to see what this new novel was going to be like since Trey Gowdy spent so much of his life as a prosecutor. I enjoy legal procedurals and courtroom dramas. I was then pleasantly surprised to find out it was actually a murder mystery with a little courtroom drama thrown in at the end.

The story introduces us to MMC and Assistant District Attorney Colm Truesdale and when we meet him he is completely burned out and ready to resign. Then, he gets one last phone call while "on call" and that start us down the road of his investigation of this latest murder. A young mother is brutally murdered and there are many different breadcrumbs laid down on who the possible murderer might be.

There are also a couple of side stories that are woven in sporadically that the reader (and by reader I mean me) receives these clues little by little, patiently waiting to figure out how in the world they are tied into things. While some of these threads are tied off, the main thread is left open for the next book. I liked the fact that we were not left hanging with a huge cliffhanger - which seems to be the rage recently with so many books - and it felt more like a teaser making you want to pick up the next book to continue the story.

All in all, I enjoyed this immensely. It had quick and easy chapters that made it feel like things were happening at a rapid pace and it made flying through the chapters a piece of cake. Before you knew it - you were at the end of the book. I love it when that happens :)

Ending was no what I expected.

The storyline was good, but he reader was not. The inflections for characters were off-putting. I listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and I would list this one as one of the worst performances I've heard.
The book deserves better.