AGAINST THE

BLUE WALL

by LARRY TERHAAR

When loyalty to the badge collides with the pursuit of justice, which side will you choose?

Former NYPD detective turned private investigator Dan Burnett is hired to uncover the truth behind a brutal police assault that leaves a young man fighting for his life. Initially torn by his lifelong allegiance to the department, Dan’s world is rocked when he uncovers shocking evidence of corruption within a local police department as they work to silence anyone who gets too close.

As he digs deeper, Dan finds himself in a deadly game against those sworn to protect—and discovers just how far they’ll go to keep their secrets buried. When the case turns personal, threatening the people he loves most, Dan risks everything to hold them accountable.

Set in Westchester County, NY, we follow Dan as his relationship with Mia grows deeper, his need to protect his daughter reaches a pinnacle, and his reliance on old friends becomes paramount. 

Blending heart-pounding suspense, legal drama, and a deeply human story of courage, Against the Blue Wall is a gripping thriller about one man’s fight to expose corruption and reclaim his faith in justice. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Lisa Gardner, and Robert Crais.

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  • "5 out of 5 stars. The story takes off like a rocket with nonstop action and suspense.
The characters are very well-defined, and the storyline, sadly, is only too real in today's society. Great read. Next??"

    — J.C. — NetGalley

  • "Oh, this is a very, VERY good read. The story certainly hit the ground running with the near death of a young black man. The victim's family attorney asks Burnett to look into the perpetrators - 2 police officers, their backgrounds, and their motivation for the killing. What he finds out puts the safety of his family at risk. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I like the author's writing style; the story flows easily and is full of thrills and suspense. The plot line is all too believable in today’s world and doesn't hold back on serious and current issues like racism and police brutality. This series is shaping up to be a good one with a likable main character, and I look forward to the next book."

    — A.M. — NetGalley

  • "5 out of 5 stars. This was a strong entry in the Dan Burnett Thriller series. It had that element I was looking for, and I enjoyed the characters and overall story. Larry Terhaar wrote this well, and I’m excited for more."

    — K.M. — NetGalley

  • "Dan Burnett is on the case again! Filled with memorable characters and a hefty dose of suspense, Larry Terhaar’s newest thriller will keep you turning the page."

    — Prill Boyle, author of “Defying Gravity”

  • "Thriller readers, especially those who enjoyed Larry Terhaar's previous Dan Burnett mystery, are in for a treat with Against the Blue Wall. His latest case involves a vengeful and prejudiced police officer whose actions and excitement are explored in an intense opening chapter documenting a traffic stop gone violently awry. Because the victim is unconscious and the police refuse to release their video footage of the event, Dan finds himself on the prowl for evidence of what really happened. Court trial processes and FBI investigations enter the picture to add further depth and challenges to Dan's revelation of uncomfortable truths. Chapters juxtapose issues of white supremacist cops with Dan’s evolving relationship with his girlfriend Mia, adding a fine contrast between personal, professional, and social elements. Libraries will find Against the Blue Wall's action, characters, and perceptions lend to a thoroughly engrossing thriller. Readers and book clubs intrigued by PI investigations that explore police action and prejudice will find Against the Blue Wall, a riveting winner."

    — D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

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AUTHOR

Larry Terhaar

LARRY TERHAAR

Thanks for viewing my website! Here is a little bit about me.

I grew up in Westport, CT, where I married Beth, my high school sweetheart. After a few different work experiences in my twenties, I started a new career as a home builder in my thirties. This business grew into real estate development, and by 2004, I was building condominiums.

Beth and I had two boys in the 80s and raised them in Fairfield County, CT, primarily in Danbury and Newtown. Both our sons are now married, and we have been blessed with two wonderful grandsons. 

By 2000, I had become fascinated with ocean sailing. We have owned three sailboats since then and have sailed the western Atlantic and Caribbean seas multiple times from Maine to Grenada and every place in between, living aboard for much of that time. 

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