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Where the Road Ends
The Jonathan Stride Series (Book 12)
- Author
- Brian Freeman
- Narrator
- January LaVoy
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 8 December 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The murder of a judge and his wife turns Jonathan Stride’s world upside down and leaves him facing a shocking crossroad in this electrifying mystery from New York Times bestselling author Brian Freeman
Jonathan Stride’s partner, Maggie Bei, is driving home after midnight when a call comes in: shots fired at the home of a Duluth judge.
Moments later, she finds Gordon and Tracy Hartwick murdered in their bed. But someone is hiding in the judge’s house, and as Maggie lays chase, she’s forced to make a split-second decision that leaves the intruder dead.
When Stride arrives at the scene, he has to give Maggie devastating news. The intruder had no gun. He wasn’t the killer. She shot an innocent man.
With Maggie facing a firestorm over her actions, Stride must discover who really killed Gordon and Tracy Hartwick—and what secrets they were hiding that put them in the gunsights of a murderer. The shattering finale will change Stride’s world in ways he can’t imagine and leave everyone he loves asking the same question: When you reach the end of the road, where do you go from there?
Critics Review
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“Brian Freeman masters the art of creating and expanding upon compelling human characters that feel like people you can look up to, yet at the same time feel flawed. From the very first chapter, there’s an air of mystery and suspenseful horror that felt very surprising to experience in a thriller…An enthralling read.”
The Best Thriller Books
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“Brian Freeman’s Where the Road Ends is an exciting thrill ride following Stride and his team as they work to solve mysteries and murders. You’ll be putting the pieces of this puzzle together up until the very end in this vivid, multifaceted adventure across the Northland.”
Alex Messenger, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Twenty-Ninth Day and The Ice on the Lake
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“Freeman ratchets up the danger and suspense to nearly unbearable levels, and the conclusion will leave readers stunned and exhilarated…Splendid.”
Booklist
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“An exhilarating read. The possible consequences of a controversial shooting form the backdrop to this gripping narrative, wherein the victims aren’t necessarily unimpeachable, and leads come from unexpected sources.”
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Details
- Author
- Brian Freeman
- Narrator
- January LaVoy
- Duration
- 11 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 December 2026
- ISBN
- 9798228368514
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
The murder of a judge and his wife turns Jonathan Stride’s world upside down and leaves him facing a shocking crossroad in this electrifying mystery from New York Times bestselling author Brian FreemanJonathan Stride’s partner, Maggie Bei, is driving home after midnight when a call comes in: shots fired at the home of a Duluth judge.Moments later, she finds Gordon and Tracy Hartwick murdered in their bed. But someone is hiding in the judge’s house, and as Maggie lays chase, she’s forced to make a split-second decision that leaves the intruder dead.When Stride arrives at the scene, he has to give Maggie devastating news. The intruder had no gun. He wasn’t the killer. She shot an innocent man.With Maggie facing a firestorm over her actions, Stride must discover who really killed Gordon and Tracy Hartwick—and what secrets they were hiding that put them in the gunsights of a murderer. The shattering finale will change Stride’s world in ways he can’t imagine and leave everyone he loves asking the same question: When you reach the end of the road, where do you go from there?
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