Bounty hunter Dan Reno never thought he’d be the prey. It’s a two-for-one deal when a pair of accused rapists from a New Jersey-based gang surface in South Lake Tahoe. The first is easy to catch, but the second, a Satanist suspected of a string of murders, is an adversary unlike any Reno has faced. After escaping Reno’s clutches in the desert outside of Carson City, the target vanishes. That is, until he makes it clear he intends to settle the score. To make matters worse, the criminal takes an interest in a teenage boy and his talented sister, both friends of Reno’s. Wading through a drug-dealing turf war and a deadly feud between mobsters running a local casino, Reno can’t figure out how his target fits in with the new outlaws in town. He only knows he’s hunting for a ghost-like adversary calling all the shots. The more Reno learns more about his target, the more he’s convinced that mayhem is inevitable unless he can capture him quickly. He’d prefer to do it clean, without further bloodshed. But sometimes that ain’t in the cards, especially when Reno’s partner Cody Gibbons decides it’s time for payback. What readers are saying about Speed Metal Blues: "...it was a gritty, fast-paced thriller and I loved it!!" Donna Maguire - Donnas Book Blog "This is a brilliantly entertaining read from full-on tension to humor with a pair of very likeable, loveable bounty hunters that stretch the boundaries of the law for the best possible reasons." SusanHampson - Books From Dusk Till Dawn "Once again Dave Stanton has created an intense and nail-biting storyline which not only took me on a rollercoaster ride, it had me on the edge of my seat..." Kaisha Holloway - The Writing Garnet "The tension hits up towards the end and you will be cheering Dan and Cody on, hoping they can outfox the bad guys." AlexinaGolding - Bookstormer "I love the relaxed writing style, making these books areally easy read, along the lines of Reacher and Boulder." SteveRobb - BookieWookie "Another solid offering into the series that continues to offer a pleasing journey for its readers." Mark Wilson - Author "There is a little humor in the background which I like, and I love their characters which are developing well." JillBurkinshaw - Books n All "The story really increases in pace towards the end and was literally on the edge of my seat to see how it was all going toend." Sarah Hardy - By The Letter Book Reviews "Action packed with a gritty edge, guaranteed to have you racing through to the end!" Rachel Broughton - Rae Reads "Yet again an action-packed thriller that you won't want toput down." Gemma Myers - Between The Pages Book Club "This book has a little bit of everything and will appeal to everyone." Jessica Bronder - JBronder Book Reviews Speed Metal Blues is a fast-paced thriller full of action and adventure. The Dan Reno series appeals to fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher series as well as authors like Michael Connelly, James Lee Burke, ElmoreLeonard, Robert B. Parker, and Robert Crais. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960, Dave Stanton moved to Northern California in 1961. He  attended San Jose State University and received a BA in journalism in 1983. Over the years, he worked as a bartender, newspaper advertising salesman, furniture mover, debt collector, and technology salesman. He has two children, Austin and Haley, and lives with his wife, Heidi, in San Jose, California.    Stanton is the author of eight novels, all featuring private investigator Dan Reno and his ex-cop buddy, Cody Gibbons. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960, Dave Stanton moved to Northern California in 1961. He attended San Jose State University and received a BA in journalism in 1983. Over the years, he worked as a bartender, newspaper advertising salesman, furniture mover, debt collector, and technology salesman. He has two children, Austin and Haley, and lives with his wife, Heidi, in San Jose, California. Stanton is the author of eight novels, all featuring private investigator Dan Reno and his ex-cop buddy, Cody Gibbons.