From a Dead Sleep

John A. Daly

Jun 2013 · BQB Publishing

About this eBook

There are times when the truth invites evil, and there are times when the truth can get you killed.

"A fast reading suspense book that surprised me so much, I had to finish it in one sitting." - Alice de Sturler of the American Investigative Society Of Cold Cases

"An epic thriller with a memorable, unorthodox main character... a riveting read..." - Colorado Country Life Magazine

Few residents in the secluded mountain-town of Winston, Colorado, have kind words to say about local troublemaker Sean Coleman. He's a bully, a drunk, and a crime-show addicted armchair detective with an overactive imagination.

After a night of poor judgment, Sean finds himself the sole witness to the unusual suicide of a mysterious stranger. With the body whisked away in the chilling rapids of a raging river, no one believes Sean's account.

When his claim is met with doubt and mockery from the people of Winston, Sean embarks on a far-reaching crusade that takes him across the country in search of the dead man's identity and personal vindication. He hopes to find redemption and the truth---but sometimes the truth is better left unknown.

Ratings and reviews

FROM A DEAD SLEEP is as impressive and impactful for a first novel as a 10th book would have been from a more recognizable author. Mr. Daly may be coming in as a freshman but his writing and the writing's themselves speak and hint of a comfortableness with the craft that can easily spell the birth of another dynasty in the world of surrealistic mystery novels with characters that become a part of the genre's lore. Agatha Christie meet Sean Coleman and likewise I'm sure...stick around and enjoy the whole series. I know I am!

A good murder mystery that enlightens the gruff main character as he searches for the truth. This is a start of a series worth reading, each book has end. I will purchase more when I can.

A gripping novel, with a novel twist (pun intended): giving important insights, by means of first person narrative, into two characters that would otherwise not have been possible without adversely affecting the pace of the story (I have now read it twice - April 2018).

About the author

A lifelong Coloradoan, along with his wife and two children, John Daly graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in business administration and computer information systems. With a thirst for creative expression that went beyond the logic and absolutes of computer programming, John developed an interest in writing. He currently writes political, cultural, and media analysis columns for a national news website. "From a Dead Sleep" is John's first novel. With a thirst for creative expression that went beyond the logic and absolutes of computer programming, John developed an interest in writing. His early work included newspaper editorials and film and television reviews for entertainment websites. He later became drawn toward more substantive commentary on world events. He currently writes political, cultural, and media analysis columns for the website of Bernard Goldberg, former CBS News journalist and The New York Times bestselling author.