Coming Clean
One janitor. One murder. One chance to come clean. In Coming Clean, Terry Persun delivers a smart, heartfelt mystery that proves it’s never too late to make a difference.
One janitor. One murder. One chance to come clean.
Excellent mystery!
Excellent mystery. Was it murder? Was it an accident? A janitor wants some excitement in his life, and he finds it. Great fun read.
In Coming Clean, Terry Persun delivers a smart, heartfelt mystery that proves it’s never too late to make a difference. Fred Lancing, a retired Air Force electronics expert turned janitor at a prestigious detective agency, stumbles into a murder case no one else wants. With nothing but curiosity and a crumpled case file, Fred dives into a tangled web of family secrets, deception, and a suspicious death that everyone insists was an accident.
As Fred investigates, he must confront his own past, strained relationships, and the limits of his quiet life. What begins as a personal quest becomes a gripping journey of justice, identity, and redemption.
Perfect for fans of character-driven mysteries like The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and A Man Called Ove, Coming Clean is a poignant, page-turning whodunit with heart.
Questions about Coming Clean
What is Coming Clean about?
Fred Lancing, a retired Air Force electronics expert turned janitor at a prestigious detective agency, stumbles into a murder case no one else wants. With only curiosity and a crumpled case file, he dives into a tangled web of family secrets and deception.
Who wrote Coming Clean?
Terry Persun is the author of 89 titles across science fiction, fantasy, mystery and crime fiction, including the Biomass, Doublesight, TEN and Shaman Detective series. Persun lives in Washington state.
How long is Coming Clean, and what formats can I get?
The ebook runs about 27,000 words. It is available as an ebook on handsdp.com.
What genre is Coming Clean, and what are its main themes?
Coming Clean is a crime fiction novel. Its main themes and tropes include amateur detective, cold case, coming of age / self-discovery, family secrets, ordinary person drawn into danger, red herring, secret identity and whodunit.
Are there content notes for Coming Clean?
Our review of the text found: mild language and a death told in a prologue, with no explicit sex or graphic violence. The book is written for adult readers.
Is there a free sample?
HANDS Digital Publishing offers free First Third editions of catalog books, which come with a 20% coupon for the full edition. If one is not listed on this page, email jim@handsdp.com to request it.
What should I read next if I enjoy Coming Clean?
Readers who enjoy Coming Clean might also like Wired for Destruction, The Secret Carving and Wolf’s Rite, all available on handsdp.com.
Excellent mystery!
Excellent mystery. Was it murder? Was it an accident? A janitor wants some excitement in his life, and he finds it. Great fun read.
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