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
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
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.
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.
All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order. Carson’s feud with a local crime reporter continues, and then suddenly the husband of his client is brutally murdered – a husband he’s been hired to investigate. Mysterious characters weave a web of blackmail and suspense while leaving Carson with more clients than he can handle. The Memphis police have warned Carson to back off, but an employee of a friend is missing from a murder scene and he’s determined to find her and the killer. Follow Carson to New Orleans, Humboldt, Memphis, and Florida where he chases numerous suspects trying to track down a missing person and the killer he’s been hired to find. Enjoy this unusual adventure for Carson Reno, as he struggles to solve the case of
‘Murder and More’
Mr. Richard Lw Bunning
Darnell Keeps the 60s Breathing With a Little Help from Private Detective Carson Reno
A detective mystery set in the 1960s with an authentic feel of the 1960s. The book could so easily have been written then rather than in 2015. The read is nicely scattered with illustrative pictures from the period, which I can see adding a lot to the reading experience of those born later. I felt that I could be reading a period Mickey Spillane novel; the script felt authentic. I’d even say that there are more than a few similarities between Mike Hammer and Carson Reno— well at least as how I remember the character. Then again, possibly Reno is more like James Garner in the Rockford Files TV series. Okay, that was very 1970s scripted, but the Rockford character could have been slotted seamlessly into any ’50s/60s detective series. So then, for me, Carson Reno is possibly best described as a blend of Mike Hammer and Jim Rockford. The writing has a sharp journalistic economy, never burying us in irrelevance and keeping a brisk pace. Some of the bit players are easy to confuse, but that problem is relieved by the index of characters. This is the first Darnell book I’ve read. Love it. I can see this series of books on every paperback turntable in front of every ’60s newspaper store. The mass market paperback days are, generally speaking, history, but that shouldn’t limit the availability and popularity of Darnell’s Carson Reno. This book is an object lesson in how to get that old paperback buzz into the e-market. For those still addicted to traditional paper, the lovers of the smell and feel of ‘pulp’, for those that still have or are discovering vinyl records and classic cars, the hands-on version looks just as 60s slick. The period will always be culturally cool and so will Carson, with bourbon and coke and an after-dinner cigar. This is a mystery detective novel, not a voyeuristic trip through violence and death, as so many modern genre books are. A read that may seriously damage your place in time.
All Carson Reno 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:
All Carson Reno 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:
All Carson Reno 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:
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.
All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order. Carson’s feud with a local crime reporter continues, and then suddenly the husband of his client is brutally murdered – a husband he’s been hired to investigate. Mysterious characters weave a web of blackmail and suspense while leaving Carson with more clients than he can handle. The Memphis police have warned Carson to back off, but an employee of a friend is missing from a murder scene and he’s determined to find her and the killer. Follow Carson to New Orleans, Humboldt, Memphis, and Florida where he chases numerous suspects trying to track down a missing person and the killer he’s been hired to find. Enjoy this unusual adventure for Carson Reno, as he struggles to solve the case of ‘Murder and More’.
Charlie Ferguson
Gripping and Brilliant
I can’t exactly say what I was expecting because it wasn’t what happened at all, anywhere near in fact. I loved how fast-paced it was, as soon as I began reading I was pulled into the drama and it was unexpected at that.
I was at first concerned that I wouldn’t be able to make sense of all that was going on as this book is a part of a series ( Carson Reno Mystery Series) but as Gerald explained to me this book stands alone and everything ended up being crystal clear so I easily understood everything.
The pictures involved in the pages of the book were really nice and a great change from the usual block of text. I like how not only did they split up the text but also helped you imagine the story unfolding in these places because after all each and every one of the photos was of either place or of objects used in the story which helped enhance the overall immersion.
I have to admit I didn’t see any of it coming, I was always greeted with a new surprise just as the characters were.
The characters were portrayed well enough for you to automatically know how they’d react in different situations based upon their behaviors and such. The characters who are involved in this story whether they have large parts or small parts in the story really interested me.
The plot was very much a great one, it was very well thought out and well written. Part of me thinks only Gerald could have pulled off such an extraordinary plotline like he did. Although to some the plot may seem far-fetched or whatever, it was very gripping and brilliant.
I have to give this book a 5/5. It was truly brilliant and gripping all the way through. There are no negatives from me. I will be checking out more of Gerald’s work when I have free time.
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