Dan Reno Novel

Jimmy Homestead's glory days as a high school stud were a distant memory. His adulthood had amounted to little more than temporary jobs, petty crime, and discount whiskey. But he always felt he was special, and winning a $43 million lottery proved it. With all that money, everything is great for Jimmy-until people from his past start coming out of the woodwork. First, his sexy stepmother, who seduced him as a teenager. Then his uncle, just released from Folsom after a five-year jolt for securities fraud, a crime that bankrupted Jimmy's father. Mix in a broke ex-stripper and a down-on-his luck drug dealer, both seeking payback over transgressions Jimmy thought were long forgotten. Caught in the middle are private detective Dan Reno and his good buddy Cody Gibbons, two guys just trying to make an honest paycheck. Reno, fighting to save his home from foreclosure, thinks that's his biggest problem. But his priorities change when Gibbons and Jimmy are kidnapped by a gang of cartel thugs out for a big score. Fighting to save his friend's life, Reno is drawn into a hard-boiled mess that leaves dead bodies scattered all over northern Nevada.

The DNA evidence should have made the rape a slam dunk case. But after the evidence disappeared from a police locker, the man accused of brutally raping a popular actor's daughter walked free. Hired by the actor, private detective Dan Reno's job seemed simple enough: discover who took the DNA, and why. Problem is, from the beginning of the investigation, neither Reno, the South Lake Tahoe police, nor anyone else have any idea what the motivation could be to see ghetto thug Duante Tucker get away with the crime. Not even Reno's best friend, fellow investigator Cody Gibbons, has a clue. When Reno and Gibbons tail Tucker, they learn the rapist is linked to various criminals and even a deserter from the U.S. Marine Corps. But they still can't tell who would want him set free, and for what reason? Things get murkier when Tucker visits a restaurant whose owners are suspected terrorists. Then Cody's ex-boss, a San Jose police captain, is found to be dallying with Tucker's sister. The clues continue to build until Reno and Cody find themselves targeted for death. That tells Reno he's getting close, so he and Gibbons put the pedal to the metal. The forces of evil are running out of time, and the action reaches a boiling point before an explosive conclusion that reveals a sinister plot and motivations that Reno never imagined.

Humiliated by a serial rapist in court, South Lake Tahoe's sheriff and district attorney turn to Dan Reno for justice. Dealing with his fiancée's mental breakdown, Reno welcomes the distraction, but he knows the case makes no sense. Short of killing the criminal, what can he do? Regardless, Reno begins investigating. As he peels back the layers, he learns the rapist has a genius IQ and is the brother of a Silicon Valley billionaire. Traveling to San Jose, Reno hooks up with his partner, Cody Gibbons, who has little patience or mercy for sexual predators. But the more they uncover about the rapist and his family, the deeper they descend into a grim rabbit hole with no clean exit. Desperate for an angle, Reno and Gibbons finally find the necessary leverage, and a bloody reckoning becomes inevitable. But the resolution is one Reno never considered, and it's only then that he learns how both criminal behavior and justice can be their own form of insanity.

Cancel the wedding–the groom is dead. When a tycoon's son is murdered the night before his wedding, the enraged and grief-stricken father offers private detective Dan Reno a life-changing bounty to find the killer. Reno, nearly broke, figures he's finally landed in the right place at the right time. It's a nice thought, but when a band of crooked cops get involved, Reno finds himself not only earning every penny of his paycheck, but also fighting for his life. Who committed the murder, and why? Which cops can he trust, if any? Haunted by his murdered father and a violent, hard drinking past, Reno wants no more blood on his hands. But a man's got to make a living, and backing off is not in his DNA. Traversing the snowy alpine winter in the Sierras and the lonely deserts of Nevada, Reno must revert to his old ways to survive. Because the fat bounty won't do him much good if he's dead. Stateline is a gritty, adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish, packed with vividly portrayed characters. Brilliantly written, it will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Robert Crais. What readers say about Stateline (from Amazon reviews): ★★★★★ "This is a super, hard-hitting murder mystery. I would give it more than five stars, if possible. The action never stops. Never have I read a murder mystery better than this one. It is terrific." ★★★★★ "The author is pretty much a master and he covered everything here, leaving no loose ends. It's a really great book, artfully conceived and put together." ★★★★★ "The scenes are so well written it almost feels like you are standing in the snow in Lake Tahoe or running for your life in Vegas." ★★★★★ "It is classic noir, very good, coherent and rapid without being rushed." ★★★★★ "This is the best crime novel I have ever read. His writing style is so intriguing. He is great at the plot and even better at the ending." ★★★★★ "Dan Reno kicks ass, takes names, and still has time for some of the best one-liners I've ever read. Dan Reno rocks!!" ★★★★★ "If you like murder mysteries and sleuthing tales, and aren't squeamish about sex, violence, or language, you WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!" ★★★★★ "I love to read old school hard-hitting crime novels. That what's you get with Dan Reno. Hard hitting, take no prisoners. We need more men like Dan Reno." ★★★★★ "Excellently plotted thriller, never loses momentum and a sort of inverted, manic vitality." ★★★★★ "Dave Stanton is what l would call a writer. That is the style of writing l REALLY enjoy." ★★★★★ "I've been searching for a really good hard-boiled detective writer for quite a while. I found what I was looking for in Dave Stanton's Stateline." ★★★★★ "Great book! Gritty and grownup, Stateline breaks the mold of popular fiction. By giving human flaws their due attention, the characters become rich and believable." ★★★★★ "Wow! Talk about a fast-paced, keep-you-guessing, mystery that will have you glued to it until the end. I'm definitely looking for more to read by Dave Stanton!" ★★★★★ "Stanton's characters Dan Reno and Cody Gibbons reminded me of James Lee Burke's characters Dave Robicheaux and Clete Purcell. And if that isn't high enough praise I found Stateline to be as enjoyable as CJ Box's Joe Pickett novels. This dude can write."

Melanie Jordan's life seemed perfect. Until masked intruders arrive at her house, demanding gold she doesn't have. A savage blow to the head puts her in a coma for four weeks. When Melanie regains consciousness, she learns her husband has been murdered and her ten-year-old daughter is missing. Private Eye Dan Reno begins investigating, but nothing about the case makes sense. Was there gold at the house or wasn't there? Was Melanie's husband hiding something? And what happened to Melanie's daughter? To complicate things, the case leads to Las Vegas, where Reno's loose-cannon buddy, Cody Gibbons, is trying to repair his relationship with his college-aged daughter, an intern with Las Vegas P.D. When clues implicate Russian mobsters and a mysterious African illegal, Reno tries to stay in the shadows, but once the crooks feel the noose tightening, they raise the stakes to a deadly level. And then, as they say in Vegas, all bets are off. The Doomsday Girl is a gritty, adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish, packed with vividly portrayed characters. Brilliantly written, it will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Robert Crais. What Readers say about The Doomsday Girl (from verified Amazon reviews): ★★★★★ "His best yet. If you like James Lee Burke, you will really like Dan Reno." ★★★★★ "Dave Stanton is a great writer, and I will more than likely purchase any book he writes." ★★★★★ "Stanton's best so far. He just keeps getting better." ★★★★★ "I can't get enough of this series. The characters are easy to wrap up in and the writing is spirited and humorous." ★★★★★ "Up all night. Took me two nights to read it. Staying up till the wee hours of the morning reminded me of being a kid again, and reading by flashing under the covers." ★★★★★ "Why 5 stars? The characters who drive the plot have depth, reality, humor, and flaws. The author "lets" each character compliment the others. Dave Stanton's writing style reminds me of Elmore Leonard." ★★★★★ "Awesome read! Great story, lots of twists and turns! Really enjoyed how the story unfolded, developed, and concluded." ★★★★★ "Great hard-boiled detective novel. Dave Stanton is the best in the business. He should receive more acclaim for his work." ★★★★★ "Thrilling series! This entire series is thoroughly addicting! Great characters, tons of action and mystery. I've read them all non-stop." ★★★★★ "Very enjoyable read. Mr. Stanton has a knack for bringing the reader along and making it fun. Highly recommend!" ★★★★★ "The characters pop, the action is hot, the criminals truly monstrous, the victims incredibly complex, and the ending is great." ★★★★★ "Great Writing!! I binged the Dan Reno series! Authentic writing and relevant to today's world not to mention wildly entertaining!!! Wow!!" ★★★★★ "A Great Read. I was able to complete this book in one setting, and that was good because I could not have paused for anything. The writing just flows and keeps the images alive in the reader's mind." ★★★★★ "I was kept in suspense, wondering how all of it would be resolved, and I love that. This book wasn't the typical, predictable scenario. I love the character development." ★★★★★ "Stanton just keeps getting better! I read this one in less than 10 hours, nearly record time for me. His story had a lot of depth, great character development, and a plot that held my attention from beginning to the very end." ★★★★★ "Many layers, great characters and a brilliant plot are all worth the price of admission. Dave Stanton has a real winner here....again!

Bounty hunter Dan Reno never thought he'd be the prey. It's a two-for-one deal when a pair of accused rapists from a New Jersey-based gang surface in South Lake Tahoe. The first is easy to catch, but the second, a Satanist suspected of a string of murders, is an adversary unlike any Reno has faced. After escaping Reno's clutches in the desert outside of Carson City, the target vanishes. That is, until he makes it clear he intends to settle the score. To make matters worse, the criminal takes an interest in a teenage boy and his talented sister, both friends of Reno's. Wading through a drug-dealing turf war and a deadly feud between mobsters running a local casino, Reno can't figure out how his target fits in with the new outlaws in town. He only knows he's hunting for a ghost-like adversary calling all the shots. The more Reno learns more about his target, the more he's convinced that mayhem is inevitable unless he can capture him quickly. He'd prefer to do it clean, without further bloodshed. But sometimes that ain't in the cards, especially when Reno's partner Cody Gibbons decides it's time for payback.

Dan Reno claimed self-defense, but the prosecuting attorney had other ideas. The missing person case seemed wrong from the start. The client paid in cash, used a phony name, and his claim to be searching for his missing nephew didn't add up. It doesn't take Reno long to do the math, and he decides to return the money to the client. That's when things go awry. The new D.A. in South Lake Tahoe has already drawn conclusions and wants Reno imprisoned. Out on bail, Reno has two weeks to uncover the client's true identity and motivations, or else. With his fiancée Candi at home pregnant, the stakes are higher than ever. When Reno's partner Cody Gibbons hears what's going on, he suspects his and Reno's history in San Jose is at play. But the clues lead in the opposite direction, to Miami, and then to the Caribbean. Reno's in uncharted territory, and now he'll learn just how far he's willing to go to save himself. But Gibbons only know one way to play it. And that doesn't bode well for their enemies.

Two murdered girls, and no motive. While skiing deep in Lake Tahoe's backcountry, private detective Dan Reno finds the first naked body, buried under fresh snow. Reno's contacted by the grieving father, who wants to know who murdered his daughter, and why? And how could the body end up in such a remote, mountainous location? The questions become murkier when a second body is found. Is there a serial killer stalking promiscuous young women in South Lake Tahoe? Or are the murders linked to a different criminal agenda? Searching for answers, Reno is accosted by a gang of racist bikers with a score to settle. He also must deal with his pal, Cody Gibbons, who the police consider a suspect. The clues lead to the owner of a strip club and a womanizing police captain, but is either the killer? The bikers up the ante, but are unaware that Cody Gibbons has Reno's back at any cost. Meanwhile, the police won't tolerate Reno's continued involvement in the case. But Reno knows he's getting close. And the most critical clue comes from the last person he'd suspect.

Time is running out for a runaway teenage girl. A sixteen-year-old girl has abandoned her Mormon family for a pimp. Her father is devastated and asks his church's elders to help hire a private investigator. It seems like an easy case for Dan Reno, except for one thing-the church bishop insists the pimp be put out of business permanently. As Reno searches for the pimp, he knows every day is critical, for the naïve teenager has thrown herself into the mouth of a monster. But the pimp lives off the grid, and without a digital footprint, he's difficult to find. Chasing leads across Nevada, Reno's getting close, but the case takes a deadly turn when the pimp's accomplice, a man with no boundaries, gets involved. When Reno's old buddy, investigator Cody Gibbons, arrives in Las Vegas to visit his daughter, he insists on helping. And no one better understands what's required when doing battle with the most abhorrent criminals, consequences be damned. But not even Gibbons could have guessed what motivated the girl to run away in the first place.