In Lisa Jones Johnson's debut novel, A DEAD MAN SPEAKS, the trouble only starts with Clive January's death from an unknown assailant. From that point, the reader goes through a breathless discovery of Clive's past life. Masterfully and uniquely plotted, Lisa gives us not only a great mystery, but also a gripping take on the Civil Rights Movement. Don't miss this one. I'm already waiting for Lisa's next book.