This book I really enjoyed at first and somehow it fell off for me in the second half. The MMC’s background story was the best part in my opinion. For what it was, it was solid.

A huge thankyou to both Netgalley and Sibylline Digital First for an ARC of this amazing book!.
A dead man speaks was a powerful story about love, loss, success, murde, redemption and justice that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
The character of Clive was both unique and powerful- from his traumatic childhood (at the hands of his cruel and cold mother), to him and his father getting out of the house and to Clive having to leave his home town to make a better life for himself elsewhere and find his own success.
In the story, Clive (whilst at the peak of his career got mixed up with shady people and decided to get out) however before he could he was killed in cold blood and his murder became unsolved until a detective was tasked with solving the case.
This story was an unforgettable, memorable and moving one that will stay with me as a reader for a long time to come. The next story in this series is sure to be just as good when it is released.

A Dead Man Speaks is another great hit of 2025. Unforgettable, brave, and extraordinary, I can't stop thinking about this book!

Clive always knew he was born for greater things. His life has always been hard, his mother didn't like him, he grew up poor, but he always had his father, until he passed. From that moment forward, Clive's life has been rough, all trials, and many many errors. His story is deep, full of so much pain and suffering. You can't help but feel for Clive, no matter what choices he made. The power of love, redemption, and survival are present throughout the novel.

Thank you, Netgalley and Sibylline Digital First/Xpresso Book Tours for this ARC. All opinions are entirely my own.

“A Dead Man Speaks” is unlike any book I’ve read this year and honestly, it might be the most memorable. This was my first five-star read of the year, and it deserves every star.

From the very first page, I was hooked. The author’s storytelling is incredibly powerful, weaving together elements of crime, history, passion, and spirituality in a way that felt deeply personal and moving. As a reader, I found myself emotionally invested, constantly thinking about the characters, even when I wasn’t reading.

What stood out most to me was the depth of the characters. Clive, in particular, gripped me from the start. I felt for him, understood him, and continued to empathize with him as his story unfolded. The author has such a skillful way of writing people that you not only connect with them, but you also understand the choices they make, even the difficult and crazy ones.

There were so many themes in this book that hit close to home, and the spiritual layer added a richness that I wasn’t expecting but absolutely appreciated. The blend of realism and emotion was masterfully done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC. I am officially a fan of this author and eagerly looking forward to whatever she writes next.

Just finished A Dead Man Speaks by Lisa Jones Gentry, and wow… this one left me thinking deeply about justice, redemption, and the power of storytelling.

Told from the perspective of Billy Wayne Sinclair—a man sentenced to death at just 20 years old—this book is raw, honest, and incredibly moving. The way Gentry and Sinclair explore the prison system, personal accountability, and transformation over time gave me chills.

You can feel every word. Every regret. Every moment of growth. It's not just about crime—it's about humanity.

Rating: 4/5
Emotional, thought-provoking, and necessary.

Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. If you're into true crime with a twist of hope and introspection, definitely add this to your TBR!

This book completely grabbed me from the first page.
Thank you to Sibylline Digital first and NetGalley for this copy for my honest unbiased review.
The author really brought Clive January to life Black investment banker in New York City – you feel his struggles, his sadness, and the weight of his life. Following Detective Bob's investigation was equally compelling; he's this racist detective tackling a case everyone else gave up on. The story deals with some heavy stuff – racism and hatred – but it's handled with such power. I kept thinking about it long after I finished reading. Will they solve Clive's murder? You'll have to read it to find out! Highly recommend.