“Another thriller with a too-close-for-comfort situation. ” – Killer Among Us (Carson Reno Book 3) by Gerald W. Darnell

 

All Carson Reno, Mystery Series Books, are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
The witness protection program had simply not worked as promised. He and his wife had been relocated to a one-horse hick town in West Tennessee, with a promise to start life over – on the right side of the law, this time.
His factory job lasted less than a year. A strike and major labor dispute had cost him his job – and his running around with other women had cost him his wife. He never intended for any of this to happen, but it seemed he was meeting failure at every turn. He had made that difficult move from the underworld to the real world with all good intentions of making it stick – it wasn’t working. Things were dragging him back, and he was finding it too easy to drift into the dark side of life once again.
He knew that if he crossed back over, all chances and opportunities for a life in the real world were over – his one chance gone forever. While he resisted, it just didn’t seem to matter – circumstances were taking him back – he couldn’t stop himself.
He started by renewing some old contacts, asking the right questions, and finally by offering his services for hire. It didn’t take long for things to happen, and contract offers coming his way.
They started with a call from Anthony ‘Tony’ Scarsetti. He had worked for Tony in the past, and he believed they held a mutual respect for each other – him for his skills and Tony for his leadership. Tony was a rival of Steve Carrollton, and their competition for the vices in Memphis and on Beale Street was well known. Evidently, Carrollton had been temporarily sidelined – but his operations continued. Tony was looking for some professional help to make his temporary situation a permanent one.
Once again in his life, things were looking up, and he was feeling good about himself – being useful. His skills were needed, and he would again be a contributor. His little house on Mullins Avenue, in this hick town of Humboldt, would also be useful. Quiet, out of the main activity in Memphis, and allowing him to operate under the radar. Besides, the government had bought it, why not put it to good use?
He would start by sharpening the skills that had once made him successful. After all, failure was not an option in this business – only death. Hours in the local forests and woods would give him the privacy required – he had the perfect set-up and the perfect location. Nobody local to challenge him, and besides, if someone did – he was still the best at what he did. Everybody knew that.

B.McGrath

Too close to home

Another thriller with a too-close-for-comfort situation. I enjoyed getting the back story on Carson’s sidekick Joe and how it all started with them. Once again dominatrix Liz had her lapdog Carson under her boot. Yoiy!!! This one had me really worried for Carson in the 11th hour. I was sweating bullets for him. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.

Amazon
Apple iBooks
Audible
Barnes & Noble
Lulu
Smashwords

“It is a book I had trouble putting down because I had to know what was going to happen next.” – The Price of Beauty in Strawberry Land (Carson Reno Mystery Series, Book 2) by Gerald W. Darnell

 

All Carson Reno, and Mystery Series Books, are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
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.

Viv Drewa

Another book by Darnell that I couldn’t put down!

I became a fan of Gerald W. Darnell’s Carson Reno Mysteries after I read the first book!
His characters are believable and exciting to follow in his books.
“The Price of Beauty in Strawberry Land” has twists and turns that keep you wanting more. It is a book I had trouble putting down because I had to know what would happen next.
I encourage everyone to read this, and the other books, by Gerald W. Darnell.

 Amazon
Apple iBooks
Audible
Barnes & Noble
GooglePlay Books
Rakuten-Kobo
Lulu
Smashwords

“Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam, and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure.” – “Murder in Humboldt” (Carson Reno Mystery Series, Book 1) by“Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam, and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure.” – “Murder in Humboldt” (Carson Reno Mystery Series, Book 1) by Gerald W. Darnell

 

Set in the sixties, Carson Reno is the owner of the Drake Detective Agency in Memphis. When asked to investigate what might be infidelity by a wife who thinks she is hiring a stranger, he ends up implicated in the murder of JR Maxwell in his own hometown. Two thugs (Bubba and Bobby) try to convince him to keep his distance while the police chief insists he returns to Humboldt to answer some questions. Of course, there are some lovely ladies to provide some distraction, as well as Carson’s friends at Chiefs and the Starlight to provide support and libation. The union shut down at the textile mill, the trucks not allowed to leave, and the questionable meetings of JR, especially with General Samson and Judy Strong, give the story added dimension.
Having come of age in the sixties, the classic cars and social norms depicted by Darnell held a touch of nostalgia. The characters seemed to fit the times. The plot was easy to follow, but JR’s murderer and the motive weren’t obvious until the end. Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam, and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure. This is the first in the Carson Reno series, the 12th (Justifiable Homicide) was published in October 2014.

c-lu

Throwback to the Sixties

Set in the sixties, Carson Reno is the owner of the Drake Detective Agency in Memphis. When asked to investigate what might be infidelity by a wife who thinks she is hiring a stranger, he ends up implicated in the murder of JR Maxwell in his own hometown. Two thugs (Bubba and Bobby) try to convince him to keep his distance while the police chief insists he returns to Humboldt to answer some questions. Of course, there are some lovely ladies to provide some distraction, as well as Carson’s friends at Chiefs and the Starlight to provide support and libation. The union shut down at the textile mill, the trucks not allowed to leave, and the questionable meetings of JR, especially with General Samson and Judy Strong, give the story added dimension.

Having come of age in the sixties, the classic cars and social norms depicted by Darnell held a touch of nostalgia. The characters seemed to fit the times. The plot was easy to follow, but JR’s murderer and the motive weren’t obvious until the end. Fans of Perry Mason, Mike Hammer, Donald Lam, and others from that era will like Carson Reno for sure. This is the first in the Carson Reno series, the 12th (Justifiable Homicide) was published in October 2014.

Amazon – FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Apple iBooks
Audible
Barnes & Noble
GooglePlay Books
Rakuten-Kobo
Smashwords

A fake suicide, a real murder, a naked corpse, suitcases full of money, alien spaceships and suspects dropping like flies has Carson and his crew running around in circles – The Woman in Apartment 223: Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 24 by Award-winning author Gerald W. Darnell

 

A new resident of Carson’s apartment building has gotten his attention. That’s not good because he’s involved in one of the most craziest and complex investigation of his career.
A fake suicide, a real murder, a naked corpse, suitcases full of money, alien spaceships and suspects dropping like flies has Carson and his crew running around in circles – without much success.
And somehow the woman who lives in apartment 223 is involved…somehow.
Join our story and come along to help Carson find the clues, search for the truth and try to solve the case of The Woman in apartment: 223

Amazon – FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Barnes & Noble
Books-A-Million

“Carson definitely has a type as witnessed by his previous liaisons. ” – Memphis Confidential: Carson Reno Mystery Series – Book 23 by Award-winning author Gerald W. Darnell

 

All Carson Reno’s books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any order
When an old girlfriend finds herself in trouble Carson is asked to help – things quickly get out of hand.
After getting himself arrested for murder, it seems that it’s Carson who needs the help and not the ex-girlfriend.
A recent casino robbery is somehow linked to the problem, and when that investigation heats up, people start dying.
Shady characters are everywhere, and some are after Carson’s head.
Join our story and come along to help Carson find the clues, search for the truth, and try to solve the case of:

Memphis Confidential

B.McGrath

Blue corruption

Carson definitely has a type as witnessed by his previous liaisons. He definitely needs to reevaluate his life choices, because they seem to have bad long-lasting after-effects.
As always, Carson ends up digging his way out alive!!! Another interesting journey.

Amazon – FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Barnes & Noble

“This is another great Carson Reno story, and I swear, they keep getting better and better, more intriguing.” – Reckoning – One Degree of Separation: Carson Reno Mystery Series – Book 22 by Gerald W. Darnell

 

All Carson Reno books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any order
When a potential client turns up dead in his Peabody Hotel room, Carson finds himself in the middle of a six-month-old armored truck robbery.
Seemingly unconnected, his longtime friend Sheriff Leroy Epsee has been suspended from duty and under investigation for the murder of a political opponent.
Going in circles, Carson believes there is a link but isn’t able to connect the dots. Things heat up quickly.
Shady characters are everywhere, and some are after Carson’s head.
Join our story and come along to help Carson find the clues, search for the truth, and try to solve the case of:

Reckoning one degree of separation

Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

Magnetic Story.

What a magnetic story in Reckoning – One Degree of Separation by Gerald Darnell. I am a definite fan of this author!
Whatever this author writes, I read. This is another great Carson Reno story, and I swear, they keep getting better and better, more intriguing. And in each book, there is always something new to learn about Reno. Murder, corruption, various clues, and Carson. He always ends up in the middle of something and reading and seeing how the pieces are put together, is magnificent. This book deserves a second read! It is a very well-written plot, and I enjoyed it. It’s one of those embraceable stories. It’s definitely un-put-downable! It is always an honor to read this author’s books. A definite attention-grabber, so much I couldn’t put it down. Both thrilling and intriguing, all the way to the end. Masterfully written! This author not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. It’s raw and thrilling, and sometimes, very chilling. Reckoning – One Degree of Separation is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews. I hope to read more books by this author.

Amazon – FREE on Kindle Unlimited