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