“The Red Herring is R. G Link’s first novel, and I hope we see more from him. It is a wonderful combination of slow burn character development and a galloping plot. The protagonist, PI, Will Miller is complex. He is full of contradictions, his own demons and haunting memories. This is not your typical murder mystery. The author knits together contemporary issues (war, addictions, abuse, and broken family relationships) with poetic language. His title is brilliantly woven into the novel. Get ready for one red herring after the next.” – Kathie Cram, author of If the Sky Could Dream