In this exciting new mystery, Adam Gold, America's foremost insurance investigator, is forced to match wits with a psychotic antiques dealer who claims to own two priceless Alamo artifacts -- Davy Crockett's rifle and the sword of Colonel William B. Travis. An action-packed investigation leads to a nerve-wracking confrontation with the Mexican Mafia and MS-13 before a memorable climax on the "Highway to Hell," which runs through the infamous killing fields of South Texas. DEAD ENDING is a superbly crafted, page-turning mystery with strong characters, exciting action, and plenty of twists and deceptions. Easily one of the best mystery books of the year. -- Renegade Reviews
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Stephen G. Yanoff is a twenty-year veteran of the insurance industry and an acknowledged expert in the field of high risk insurance placement. He holds a bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree from the Texas A&M University System. In addition to DEAD ENDING, he is the author of six other award-winning mystery novels, including THE GRACELAND GANG, THE PIRATE PATH, DEVIL'S COVE, RANSOM ON THE RHONE, A RUN FOR THE MONEY, and CAPONE ISLAND. Dr. Yanoff has also written several highly acclaimed history books, including THE SECOND MOURNING, TURBULENT TIMES, GONE BEFORE GLORY, and WONDER OF THE WEST. The author's non-fiction books have won numerous gold medals and over thirty national and international literary awards. A native of Long Island, New York, he currently lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, two daughters, and an ever-growing family. For more information about the author or his books, readers can go to: www.stephengyanoff.com