All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order. A man has disappeared while duck hunting and things surrounding his disappearance are troubling. Carson has been hired by an insurance company to resolve a $1.5 million dollar life insurance claim, but things get quickly complicated. Bodies appear, and it seems that these deaths might be connected to the missing hunter – but how? Facts reveal that the missing man’s job as an independent truck driver is linked to his disappearance, and perhaps to the mysterious murders. Carson’s investigation unearths some very unusual characters, along with a wife who appears to be interested in everything but finding her missing husband. Conflicts with the Memphis police are getting in the way of the investigation, and the urgency is escalated when another body is discovered. This case has more twists than a large bag of pretzels, and just when it seems to be going in the right direction – it changes. Join our Cast of Characters and come along to help Carson find the clues, search for the truth and try to solve the case of The Innocent Stranger
Excerpt
Sammy Gillette was found stuffed in one of the apartment’s community clothes dryers. He was naked and had been severely beaten with a club of some sort, or maybe a baseball bat before being put in the dryer. According to the coroner the cause of death was ‘inconclusive’ - they had no idea how long he had been in the spinning dryer and the heat had pretty much cooked him. He was pronounced as ‘well done’ - at least that’s how the coroner described it.
Professional Reviews
Another Magnificent Carson Reno Caper
The Innocent Stranger by Gerald Darnell
5 Stars
Another Magnificent Carson Reno caper!
As a big fan of Darnell, I absolutely love the Carson Reno series. Each story can be read independent, but each story is worth the read! Another interesting case drops in Reno's lap, and it is more than just what it seems at first. This author brings the stories to life. There is a great chemistry between the cast of characters, and a depth that makes them realistic and flawed. Reno soon finds out that his missing persons case is more than typical. The clues, the twists and turns, and its ups and downs, The Innocent Stranger is a magnificent read. The thrills and intrigue is written clearly and the characterizations are engrossing. Love this story. It is always a joy to read this author's stories and the reader is always brought on a bumpy and intriguing journey. The author's technique of intense characters and great plotlines is a gift. I like the addition of the graphics, and how Reno tells his own story, and his perceptions of what is going on. He has quite a band of friends that keeps the story moving. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
I am always thrilled to read another "Carson Reno" book and never disappointed. This time a possible insurance fraud case falls into his lap and quickly turns into a multiple murders case. As always, we have our usual cast of characters and our regular places to hang out, but an all new storyline and set of characters. "The Innocent Stranger" focuses around a rather large life insurance claim, but quickly turns into a mystery drama with twists and turns on every page. Being narrated by Carson Reno himself is an intriguing way to reveal the storyline to the reader. The quote about our detective, "Sweetheart, I can fix anything but the break of day and a broken heart...and I'm working on those" sums it up nicely. I love the easy-flowing writing style of Gerald Darnell. Although "The Innocent Stranger" is one of many in the Carson Reno series (and I recommend you read them all). but each is a great stand-alone novel. A definite 5 out of 5!!!
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