A Joe Blade Mystery

About the Book

Joe Blade grew up in Del Rio, Texas.  His father was sheriff of Val Verde County for over fifteen years.  All his young life Joe wanted to become a policeman, then a detective.

Joe graduated from a police academy and hired on as a beat cop in Dallas.  The first day on the job, Joe was assaulted by three men and a woman, for no apparent reason.

After returning to work, a tragedy occurs, making Joe quit his police job.  He then partners up with Bill Smith, a private investigator.  Both start working for the F.B.I. and D.E.A. on a case involving narcotics.

During the investigation, Joe finds out his attackers are involved in the narcotic ring, along with his father.  Three affairs later, and his father’s connection with the dope peddlers, did not stop Joe Blade from solving the case.

This story is about good guys winning, but losing a few good people along the way.

About the Author

This is my first book.  I hope not the last.  I started writing late in life, the reason, trying to help my wife make a living.

I worked hard all of my life, starting at seventeen.  I was a ranch hand, oilfield hand, worked for the Mexican Government, been a carpenter, a rock mason, and finished three years of college.

Some of my writings are based on my own experiences, and from talk from my friends and acquaintances.

I was raised in Menard, Texas, in the 1950’s.  Everyone had a good time in my hometown.  Most of my experiences were received here.  Good and bad.

I have two more Joe Blade books completed, a historical novel finished, a love story written, and a book about love, deception, plus a case of amnesia.

Hopefully, this first Joe Blade book will sell enough to publish my next one.