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Updates and new YA Fantasy Novel!
Hello everybody! I can hardly believe October is already here. It seems like 2026 has just flown by! I’m pleased to announce that my new novel Malcom Braxton and the Dragon War is now out! Some might wonder why I wrote a YA Fantasy novel when I typically write thrillers and legal thrillers. Well, I have young readers in my household who aren’t ready to dig into the Mitch Turner or Jason Maxfield novels, so I’m hoping this entices them…
The Shooter – Sample Chapter 5
5 I glanced in the direction where I’d last seen Rikter but didn’t find him. I had no idea where the shooter was, and a general survey of the area didn’t turn anything up. My heart thumped hard when I made it to the vehicle. I opened the door, jumped inside, and started the engine while ducking down. “You there?” Troy asked as I put it in gear and started turning around. My phone had automatically connected to the…
A clue about The Company Man
Here’s a little clue about the opening scene of The Company Man. It’s currently with my beta readers and it slotted to come out in the next couple months!
The Shooter – Sample Chapter 4
4 It wasn’t until I was on the ground that I realized I’d also heard the passing bullet, something I’d almost attributed to the wind and thought nothing more about. The bark of the gunshot echoed in my head. The sound came several more times as bullets impacted the mesa behind us. I wanted to go back into the cave for cover because the surrounding sagebrush and trees wouldn’t stop bullets. Going down like we had might temporarily keep…
The Shooter – Sample Chapter 3
3 I watched Rikter for several seconds before following. He moved fast, but didn’t run, like he marched toward an unspecified destination, though I couldn’t see what drew his eye. His eyes scoured the ground, but he passed so fast he couldn’t have processed much of it. He was obviously looking for something in particular and apparently thought he’d recognize it with a cursory glance. “Rikter, what’s going on?” I wiped sweat from my brow and thought about a…
The Shooter – Sample Chapter 2
2 Rikter left out that the last mile was a winding red dirt road that meandered past a small mesa. Our approach would be obvious the moment we turned onto it. My Jeep’s thermometer said it was over a hundred degrees. The sun still had several hours to go on its downward trek across the sky. “That’s the turn.” Rikter took out his laptop. “But pull off here. Let me check for stragglers.” He typed in a code, and a…
The Rat’s Nest Audiobook is now out + Sample Chapters
Hey Everybody! I’m excited to announce that the Rat’s Nest Audiobook is now out! Audrey Spencer is back in a twisty suspenseful case. Also, The Shooter was released in late July just in case you missed it. In that novel, Kirk Hoffman and the rest of his team return for a case centering around one of their one. Here is a list of other updates: That’s all the updates I have… Oh, one more thing. If you want to listen…
The Shooter, Chapter 1
Available on Amazon right now! 1 Kaylyn’s Pit Stop wasn’t what I expected. Hurricane, Utah, and the surrounding area had experienced explosive growth in recent years, providing patrons with new options, and it looked like it had hit Kaylyn’s hard. The ancient gas station still appeared to be in service, despite a new establishment across the street featuring ten pumps in front and another four to the side for trucks and RVs. Kaylyn’s had only two, neither of which were…
The Rat’s Nest – Sample Chapter Five
Chapter 5 Audrey Spencer groaned when she parked in front of the Ventura home and saw Stone Hudson confronting Detective Barry Michaels on the front porch. She’d never had a case against Hudson but knew plenty of attorneys who had, and seeing him filled her with trepidation. She also couldn’t say his presence was a surprise, since Hudson and Chad Ventura had been good friends. It was uncommon for Hudson to have any conversation with opposing counsel without yelling, a…
The Rat’s Nest – Sample Chapter Four
Chapter 4 A broad-shouldered man with artificially tanned skin and bleached blond hair stood on the front step in a light-gray suit with a bright neon-blue tie. He carried an expensive leather briefcase and stood with a confidence that tried to claim command of the situation. Everything about him said criminal defense attorney. He was in his fifties, making his tan skin and too-blond hair look out of place. He’s trying too hard, Barry thought. When Barry looked into the…
The Rat’s Nest – Sample Chapter Three
Chapter 3 Detective Barry Michaels arrived late to the execution of the search warrant at the Ventura home because of a call from his mother, telling him his younger brother, Lucas, had been injured in a “serious” car accident. His mom was in no position to visit because of a recent hip surgery, so she’d wanted him to check on her “Little Lucas.” Little, Barry had thought as he rushed to the hospital, worried because she’d made it sound like…
The Rat’s Nest – Sample Chapter Two
Chapter 2 Audrey turned when she heard a noise coming from the front door. A woman with a young girl entered, slamming the door against the wall. The glass had cracked when it swung back. Is she yelling or screaming? Audrey wondered. It was hard to say because she was focused on keeping down her lunch. The woman’s words were so muddled Audrey couldn’t make out anything intelligible. Audrey had never met Mellicent Ventura but had seen a picture of…
The Rat’s Nest – Sample Chapter One
Chapter 1 Walking into the bowling alley took Audrey back over two decades. And not in a good way. She’d last come to Lonny’s Lanes on a high school trip for her physical education class. The class she’d liked least for many reasons. She was surprised to find the air breathable as she entered. While it still had a stale stench with hints of sweat and cigarette smoke, it was nothing like before. Back then, smoking was still allowed indoors,…
The Shooter is done! Working on a brand new legal thriller.
Hey everybody! At the play button above you can find my updates but here are the quick hit updates: — Dan Decker And here is the Dan Decker Books podcast transcript: I just wanted to let everybody know that the shooter, the next Kirk Hoffman legal thriller, is finally done, and I am currently putting it through the beta reading and copy editing process. I could not be happier with how this project has come out. It’s been a very…
Almost done with The Shooter!! The next Kirk Hoffman novel.
Progress on The Shooter is really moving along! I’m getting very close now and anticipate finishing it up in the next couple of days. It’s an awesome ride! Kirk Hoffman will soon ride again!
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