The Flip Side by Ted Richardson (Book Review #2194)

Ted Richardson’s latest novel, The Flip Side, delivers a unique and compelling twist on the cozy mystery genre—blending mental health themes, musical passion, and a decades-old cold case into a story that’s as emotionally gripping as it is suspenseful.

Theo, once the front man of New York’s hottest band, is a gifted guitarist with a skyrocketing career—until it all crashes down in a whirlwind of mental instability and an on-stage breakdown. Ordered into psychiatric treatment and assigned to work at a senior home, Theo finds himself stuck in what feels like a life on pause. But fate has other plans.

When he meets Lucy, a dying resident with a deeply buried past, their connection triggers a mystery neither of them can explain. Theo plays an original song—only to learn Lucy has heard it before. The same melody was written by her first love, the night he was murdered, half a century ago.

From this eerie moment forward, The Flip Side draws readers into a twist-laden journey that’s part psychological drama, part amateur sleuth tale, and part metaphysical puzzle. Richardson weaves in just enough tension, tenderness, and intrigue to keep the pages turning, while thoughtfully exploring themes of grief, memory, redemption, and the fragile nature of truth.

This is a mystery with heart—told through the lens of a broken soul who’s searching not only for answers, but for healing. A must-read for fans of character-driven mysteries with emotional weight and a paranormal edge.

Written by Jeyran Main

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