No Truth Left To Tell

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Pub Date 03 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 02 Jun 2020
Greenleaf Book Group Llc | Greenleaf Book Group Press

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February 1994—Lynwood, Louisiana: Flaming crosses light up the night and terrorize the southern town. The resurgent Klan wants a new race war, and the Klansmen will start it here. As federal civil rights prosecutor Adrien Rush is about to discover, the ugly roots of the past run deep in Lynwood.

For Nettie Wynn, a victim of the cross burnings and lifelong resident of the town’s segregated neighborhood, the hate crimes summon frightful memories of her youth, when she witnessed white townspeople lynch a black man. Her granddaughter Nicole DuBose, a successful journalist in New York City, returns to Lynwood to care for her grandmother. Rush arrives from DC and investigates the crimes with Lee Mercer, a seasoned local FBI special agent. Their partnership is tested as they clash over how far to go to catch the racists before the violence escalates. Rush’s role in the case becomes even more complicated after he falls for DuBose. When crucial evidence becomes compromisethreatening to upend what should be a celebrated conviction—the lines between right and wrong, black and white, collide with deadly consequences.

No Truth Left to Tell is a smart legal thriller that pulls readers into a compelling courtroom drama and an illusive search for justice in a troubled community.

February 1994—Lynwood, Louisiana: Flaming crosses light up the night and terrorize the southern town. The resurgent Klan wants a new race war, and the Klansmen will start it here. As federal civil...


Advance Praise

"Hate is shockingly alive and well in America these days but so is moral courage and a passion for justice. This is a compelling, emotionally taut first novel by an accomplished attorney. Michael McAuliffe's fresh, image-infused style makes reading a pleasure."

--Rose Styron, poet, human rights activist, and journalist

"Hate is shockingly alive and well in America these days but so is moral courage and a passion for justice. This is a compelling, emotionally taut first novel by an accomplished attorney. Michael...


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In No Truth Left To Tell, the author Michael McAuliffe tells about a Klan hanging that happened 100 years ago in Lynwood, Louisiana. It’s an ugly and brutal scene of which he writes in 1920. A black man and his daughter, Netttie Wynn, nearly stumbled into the scene, but escaped from being detected or they too would surely have died. Jump forward to 1994 when Nettie was now an old woman. Over the years, the Klan had gotten smaller in membership, but it was still there. Frank Daniels, the current grand dragon, wanted to wake up the locals to start a new race war. He thought that by burning crosses in several well chosen sites, that he could achieve that. He chose the outside of a law office where lawyers worked who defended the rights of blacks, the courthouse, the local office of the NAACP, a “Jew bank,” and Lettie’s home which she inherited from her parents and where she continued to live by herself.

There was never any real doubt to those investigating this Federal hate crime about who was responsible. Where was the evidence in this tight-lipped community who would say nothing meaningful to outside investigators. It was a stunning surprise when Daniels confessed, was convicted, and went to jail. But, what would you do if you realized Daniels’ confession was tainted, that it was obtained illegally? Is it tolerable to do the right thing by putting away this scum of a man, but to have done it for the wrong reasons?

McAulifee spins a fabulous story about racism and truth. There were good guys and bad, all of whom were believable characters. I was hooked on this one from the beginning, and you will too.

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This is a really solid legal thriller. The film Just Mercy is just out and this reminds me of JM only because both are about injustice and racism. This is page turner, and has a number of elements including legal, suspense, and love. Well crafted characters also help make this engaging. Recommended.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!

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No Truth Left to Tell is an incredible story of courage, perserverance, kindness in the face of hatred and racism.

The small town of Lynwood, Louisiana is home to some who still believe that the colour of your skin defines who you are and who want to see those of colour put down and not succeed. A group even brings back the Klan and begins to terrorize the town and citizens. This quickly brings chaos to this small town, something that hasn’t been seen in a few years. A federal civil rights prosecutor is brought in to bring the criminals to justice and the book unravels some very ugly history in this small town.

This is a well written novel that hits on some very difficult topics. The crimes that were committed against these groups in Lynwood were horrific and shocking, but even worse that you can still see this happening in the news today. The flashbacks that this caused for the one victim, broke my heart. I can only begin to imagine how I would feel if I were in those shoes. As the case is investigated, we see so many layers of right and wrong – both in society and in our law enforcement. Some of the actions blur the lines between what is right and wrong – something that can feel so right (justice for the victims) but at the expense of a lie and information obtained against the rights of another could be wrong.

This novel leaves you feeling conflicted, angry, sympathetic and wanting to make a difference. It is well written, with a plot that keeps you reading well into the night. You can’t put this book down, as you want to see criminals brought to justice and the shock you feel at our legal system. The characters are powerful, with a rich history and connections that you slowly learn. You want to reach out and protect some and others you hope they get the justice they deserve. No Truth Left to Tell is a definite must read novel.

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This was an excellent novel! I found the writing was very effective, the author knowledgeable about the legal system and his ability to intertwine events into a believable and shocking story. The characters were portrayed in their most raw form.

The novel touches on very compelling and sensitive topics about racism and how the color of your skin paints you specifically in the public’s eyes.

The story touches on small towns and the secrets they can hide deep inside.

I love the fact the author brought real life issues and made them profoundly believable.

Excellent novel. I would highly recommend.

*Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with a copy for my honest review.

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What a mind-blowing, riveting page-turner! I enjoyed reading this book. I was completely hooked on to the story until the end.
Well-portrayed characters, well-researched story, I highly recommend you to read No Truth Left to Tell.
The FBI angle, the judiciary's part in convictions, a racial crime and a tinge of romance, this book is a complete package!
I am certainly looking forward to reading more of McAullife's books.

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this book was a great thriller, the characters were great and I was always on the edge of my seat when reading this. Overall I really enjoyed reading this.

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I first accepted this title from NetGalley and the publisher because the author and my mother went to the same college. The author for law school, my mother for her undergraduate studies. The college is not very big, and it is always fun to see what other alums are up to.

This book was captivating from the beginning. It was ugly sometimes, but isn't that the way of the world? Through a courtroom drama, we are shown racism, bigotry, small-mindedness and hate. But we are also shown kindness and loving and grace. I think Mr. McAuliffe did a very nice job on his debut novel of balancing character development with story telling and, of course, revealing some truths many of us would rather ignore.

Set in a small town in Louisiana, the Federal Government has been brought in on a KKK cross burning crime. We get to see some of the thoughts and actions of people on both sides of the law and spend quite a bit of time hearing from the victims and how their lives change.

There were some interesting legal challenges brought up to help keep the suspense taut and the story fresh.

At about the 75% mark, I found this quote: "Prosecutors are empowered to seek justice, and nearly every prosecutor starts off believing in that purity of purpose. But it all flounders when justice isn't obvious, when it's not sitting on open ground waiting to be claimed." There were more great quotes throughout the book, but this one hit me as most appropriate for the biggest conflict in the story: good guy versus himself.

I look forward to reading more by this author and will be recommending this book to others.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for my digital ARC of this book.

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No Truth Left to Tell by Michael McAuliffe
Genre: Historical Fiction, General Fiction (Adult)
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group LLC
Publish Date: 3 March 2020

Star Rating 4/5

A resurgent Klan wants a new race war... but this isn't a story purely about the Klan, it is a book about the court case that follows after the crime. I haven't had much experience in legal thrillers but having read this one I'll have to look more deeply into them. My interest has been aroused! It's an intense read as we explore racism, bigotry, and hate but McAuliffe is a great storyteller.

This book will be excellent for those who want to read a well researched legal thriller about a very dark group.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Greenleaf Book Group LLC, for an E-ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Lynwood, Louisiana: Flaming crosses light up the night and terrorize the southern town. The resurgent Klan wants a new race war, and the Klansmen will start it here. As federal civil rights prosecutor Adrien Rush is about to discover, the ugly roots of the past run deep in Lynwood.
I really enjoyed this book. It certainly is timely ,given the recent events worldwide on racial prejudice. Michael McAuliffe's back ground and experience certainly bring credence to the courtroom and investigative subject matter of this novel. The characters were interesting , though the KKK leaders were certainly not the sharpest knives in the drawer. I look forward to his next book.

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