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Dan Hanel

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Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance

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Dan Hanel is the author of the historical mystery series, IN THE SHADOW OF DIABLO, including Mystery of the Great Stone House, Death at the Healing Waters, and Ghosts of Black Diamond.

He has been an educator for over 30 years and was named the Distinguished High School Science Teacher for the State of California. Dan grew up in Richmond, CA and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Biology. He received a Masters in Education from Cal State University, Hayward.

Dan, his wife, and their dog, Luna, currently live in Brentwood, CA . . . in the shadow of Diablo.

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Dan Hanel My first two novels tell the history of events, characters, and locations within the shadow of Diablo near my hometown. Book three is percolating as I…moreMy first two novels tell the history of events, characters, and locations within the shadow of Diablo near my hometown. Book three is percolating as I research a new location and related events. No doubt, my present-day protagonists, Harrison and Celeste, will be there to uncover the mystery. (less)

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Dan Hanel Because I write historical mysteries, inspiration comes from the research. I am constantly amazed at the web of connections uncovered when delving int…moreBecause I write historical mysteries, inspiration comes from the research. I am constantly amazed at the web of connections uncovered when delving into past events, characters, and locations. When interesting connections reveal themselves through the research, they just beg to be written about.(less)

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Average rating: 3.87 · 150 ratings · 28 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mystery of the Great Stone House (In the Shadow of Diablo #1) 3.73 avg rating — 63 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ghosts of Black Diamond (In the Shadow of Diablo #3) 4.03 avg rating — 37 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death at the Healing Waters (In the Shadow of Diablo #2) 3.82 avg rating — 28 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In the Shadow of Diablo: Beneath the Tangled Vines 4.20 avg rating — 20 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Coincidence: Murder at the Wild Idol Inn 50th Anniversary Edition Revised and Expanded with a New Forward and Aftermath by Luckii Ludwig, Leigh McLellan (Designer), Dan Hanel (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tody the Tire by Joseph a Ovick, Dan Hanel (Goodreads Author) (With) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars