Ronald Tierney

Deets Shanahan Mysteries

Bloody Palms

When 70-something Indianapolis PI Dietrich “Deets” receives a call from Jack Wenders, his former commanding officer in Korea, inviting him to Mexico to discuss a case, Shanahan accepts. But Wenders’ shadowy tactics put Shanahan on his guard — and for good reason. Wenders has become involved in a private security force that operates lawlessly across borders, without boundaries or limitations. Before he knows it Shanahan’s trip to sunny Puerto Vallarta turns dark and devious. And just about everyone in his life — including his tough and funny long-time girlfriend, Maureen — is in jeopardy.

Howie Cross, Shanahan’s partner, is sucked into the deadly game. It doesn’t matter that the younger detective has serious problems all his own. Someone else is gunning for him. And they’re playing for keeps too.