Dean Steele Series by A.J. Rivers

I thought the worst part of a blackout was waking up in a strange place.Turns out waking up next to a dead woman is far worse… Memory lapses have plagued PI Dean Steele since childhood.This time when he opens his eyes, there's a woman lying nearby.A woman he doesn't recognize.As Dean tries to determine how he ended up in the woods next to a dead body, he attempts to piece together the things he remembers... moreI thought the worst part of a blackout was waking up in a strange place.Turns out waking up next to a dead woman is far worse… Memory lapses have plagued PI Dean Steele since childhood.This time when he opens his eyes, there's a woman lying nearby.A woman he doesn't recognize.As Dean tries to determine how he ended up in the woods next to a dead body, he attempts to piece together the things he remembers.But the situation takes a bewildering turn when the dead woman’s body disappears from the scene.Someone doesn't want Dean uncovering secrets, and things get even more heated when one of the people he's been hired to track down winds up brutally murdered.With no memory of what could have transpired. Dean races to find out the truth behind the case he was hired to solve, and the answers behind the case that could put him behind bars.Blackouts can take minutes or weeks from your memories.But what happens when they take your life? less

When Dean receives a distraught phone call from his ex-girlfriend.He rushes to her home to find a horrific and dreadful scene...A ransacked house and her bloodied body lkying on the floor.As the police and her husband arrive at the scene, Dean learns that his ex's son is also missing.While Dean searches for answers behind her death, a bombing kills a friend from his days in the military... moreWhen Dean receives a distraught phone call from his ex-girlfriend.He rushes to her home to find a horrific and dreadful scene...A ransacked house and her bloodied body lkying on the floor.As the police and her husband arrive at the scene, Dean learns that his ex's son is also missing.While Dean searches for answers behind her death, a bombing kills a friend from his days in the military.At the memorial service, Dean has to confront people he hasn't seen in years while facing memories of a tragic event that left them all scarred.The situation takes a darker turn as mysterious classified documents appear in his hotel room, leading to even grimmer twists.With the body count rising, it seems someone is after the survivors for their secrets.Dean just has to stay alive long enough to figure out who and why... less

When a hunter approaches an unattended fire, he sees a hand sticking out of the ground.There's a bracelet around her wrist, adorned with a rose charm.A decade has since passed, and to this day, her identity remains unknown.Dean Steele has spent most of his life in the service of something greater.From serving his country in the military to bringing justice to the evildoers in this world... moreWhen a hunter approaches an unattended fire, he sees a hand sticking out of the ground.There's a bracelet around her wrist, adorned with a rose charm.A decade has since passed, and to this day, her identity remains unknown.Dean Steele has spent most of his life in the service of something greater.From serving his country in the military to bringing justice to the evildoers in this world.When a plot is found containing multiple graves, each holding the body of a young woman wearing a bracelet adorned with a unique flower.The case bears resemblance to a Rose Doe case from a decade ago.With no leads in sight, the famous PI is called in to assist on the case.There's a killer with an insatiable appetite on the loose, and Dean will do whatever it takes to bring down the culprit.A garden is a place to grow and cultivate life.Unfortunately, this garden harbors only death and secrets... less

We are the promises we make, the vows we keep, and the oaths we dare not break.When PI Dean Steele received a call from his high school sweetheart Brielle,he never imagined it would lead him to the discovery of her lifeless body.His hunt for her killer takes him on the road to the biggest mystery of his life.Could Brielle have been hiding his child?What secrets was she hiding from Dean and even her own family?While searching for the killer of the woman he once loved... moreWe are the promises we make, the vows we keep, and the oaths we dare not break.When PI Dean Steele received a call from his high school sweetheart Brielle,he never imagined it would lead him to the discovery of her lifeless body.His hunt for her killer takes him on the road to the biggest mystery of his life.Could Brielle have been hiding his child?What secrets was she hiding from Dean and even her own family?While searching for the killer of the woman he once loved.He uncovered more secrets that will change everything he thought he knew.This is the promise that defines us. The last promise we could ever make. less

At a beloved local theme park, all has not been well.After an inexplicable fire ravaged the park, the community united to rebuild the attractions.The grand re-opening ceremony was filled with excitement and hope.But the laughter soon turned into screams.PI Dean Steele has solved countless cases.Endured life's many tragedies, including the murder of his first love.Just as he begins to piece his life back together and reconnect with his hidden son,he is called into a new, bewildering case... moreAt a beloved local theme park, all has not been well.After an inexplicable fire ravaged the park, the community united to rebuild the attractions.The grand re-opening ceremony was filled with excitement and hope.But the laughter soon turned into screams.PI Dean Steele has solved countless cases.Endured life's many tragedies, including the murder of his first love.Just as he begins to piece his life back together and reconnect with his hidden son,he is called into a new, bewildering case.The town is baffled by a series of unexpected fires and an unidentifiable burnt victim.As Dean searches for clues, he discovers that the town is teeming with suspects, each with their own motives. With an abundance of odd connections and perplexing twists, Dean finds himself facing one of his most challenging cases yet.It might be time for Dean to negotiate a raise... less