is a gripping mystery novel initially set in Corpus Christi, Texas, where an out-of-place murder causes celebrity detective, Maxie Michaels, and partner Kobe Jameson to investigate. But each step unravels a deeper mystery and a larger threat until they realize their lives are endangered and a horrifying truth emerges from which they may not escape. This is a fast-paced, page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very end, and leave you wanting more. picks up where Texas Dead ended. Maxie and her team are called to Montecito to solve a missing persons case. This develops into something far more sinister as Maxie comes to grips with her past. And an evil figure reemerges posing a massive threat to Maxie and Los Angeles. is the conclusion in this trilogy as Maxie and team race against he clock to prevent a nuclear terror threat to Los Angeles as well as an even more sinister plot that threatens to end their lives.This book is the complete trilogy of books from bestselling, award-winning author, William Gensburger. "Texas Dead is a . Maxie is a terrific lead who is strong enough to take on bad guys, yet soft enough to use 'hun' as a term of endearment. It's the that Gensburger adds that truly makes . As for plotting, perfectly timed clues, leads and suspects are revealed to readers seamlessly as the story's current races forward to its comfortable conclusion. With , along with a few hearty laughs, Texas Dead is . "Texas Dead by Willian Gensburger is filled with suspense and murder and a tender, unexpected love story. Gensburger did of developing the characters in this story.... What I liked most about this book was Maxie's character. The violent aspect of the story was not overdone. Typically, I am offended by all three; however, the few situations present in this book did not bother me. I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy ."