Carson Reno Mystery

The year is 1962 and Carson Reno, once again, gets himself into situations that would be better left alone. A Memphis client hires Carson to prove infidelity, but instead he finds corruption and murder going all the way to the top of Memphis politics. A Jack Logan client investigation takes him back to Humboldt looking into automobile fraud, which lands him smack in the middle of a murder. Not just any murder, but the murder of a local beauty queen – one who seemed to have too many enemies for a girl her age.

Carson's closest friends are enjoying a Caribbean cruise vacation, when one of the cruise guests turns up missing. Missing is one of Humboldt's well-known and prominent attorneys, and foul play is suspected. Mary Ellen Maxwell might have unknowingly witnessed the crime and needs Carson's protection.Something is seriously wrong – the Mafia has become the target of an unknown adversary and they are scared. Bad guys are turning up dead and the missing attorney could be a part of it – after all, he was heavily involved in defending the Memphis Mafia.To make matters worse, the Memphis Mafia's kingpin is also seeking Carson's protection from this unknown threat. The bad guys are killing each other, and by protecting a friend, Carson has put himself in the middle of an underworld war.Join Carson as he tries to find the 'Killer Among Us'

Is this the end of Carson Reno? Has he finally reached the end of the road - his 'Dead End'? Is this Carson's last adventure?While trying to protect a client for Jack Logan, Carson finds himself in the middle of a family feud – a deadly feud with skeletons AND bodies hidden in all the family closets.Murder, blackmail, infidelity, counterfeit money and, of course, the Mafia send Carson in search of a client that doesn't want to be found. In fact, finding the client could turn out to be the worst solution for Carson Reno and his friends.Join Carson as he follows clues and stumbles down a road of mystery. A road with a bad ending – a 'Dead Ending'!

All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.A famous author is murdered, Carson is at the scene of the crime and considered a prime suspect – but he doesn't remember anything!Missing manuscripts, a missing diary and strange stories from the past bring an unusual group of characters together in this tangled web of deceit, blackmail and murder. The mystery travels from Memphis to New Orleans, while Carson works to prove his innocence – without success.Come along for the ride and follow the clues to a strange and unforgettable ending in the adventure called:Murder My Darling

Revised with a new format and new illustrations, these are 3 early novels from Gerald Darnell's Carson Reno Mystery Series. 'Horse Tales' 'SUnset 4' and 'the Everglades' are offered as one complete book. Enjoy 511 pages of vintage Carson Reno as he and his usual characters take you across the US and to an occasional foreign country. Each novel is complete with many new color illustrations added for the reader's enjoyment.

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem in the 1960's from the Carson Reno Mystery Series. 3 complete novels, revised with a new format and new illustrations. 'the Crossing' 'the Illegals' and 'Dead Men Don't Remember' are offered as one complete book. Enjoy over 650 pages of vintage Carson Reno as he and his usual characters take you across the US and to an occasional foreign country fighting crime and chasing 'the bad guys'. A great way to enjoy classic mysteries set in the 1960's. PG rated, each novel is complete, offering many new color illustrations added for the reader's enjoyment.