Past Crimes    by Glen Erik Hamilton Order:  USA  Can William Morrow, 2015 (2015) Hardcover, e-Book     Reviewed by Bob Walch Raised by his grandfather, Van Shaw was set on a course to follow a life of crime. But as a teen he walked away from this life and joined the military. Estranged from his grandfather for a number of years, the Army Ranger receives a letter requesting that he come home. Curious why, after ten years of silence, his grandfather wants to see him, Van returns to Seattle only to find the old man dead. Determined to discover the gunman and clear his own name from the suspect list, Van delves into the criminal world he was once prepped for. It comes as no surprise that his grandfather's high-stakes crime world is wrought with danger, but this young man is about to discover some dark secrets are perhaps better left hidden away. This debut thriller with noir overtones introduces a new writer who shows plenty of promise. You'll want to get in on the ground floor of this new series. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews