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Daniel's Den
Daniel Borden was a happy man — until he had to run away from a crime he didn’t commit.
Daniel Borden, a thirty–year–old accountant, lives the quiet life of a successful stock analyst at a prestigious brokerage firm. But when someone else uses the firm to launder money, the finger of suspicion soon points at Daniel. When a co-worker dies, Daniel realizes he must flee to save his own life and prove his innocence.
While on the run, Daniel meets Laura Traynor and her son, Andy. She’s having troubles of her own, not unrelated to Daniel’s problems, and together they are forced to run from people who want them dead.
Amidst the terrifying realization that they may never be able to prove their innocence, Daniel and Laura are drawn toward each other. Daniel soon realizes that what he has found in Laura and Andy are things that have been missing from his life. But has he made this discovery too late?
As Daniel and Laura attempt to unravel the lethal mysteries that envelop them, they discover that strong faith is a powerful ally — and the best answer to life’s fragility.
Daniel Borden, a thirty–year–old accountant, lives the quiet life of a successful stock analyst at a prestigious brokerage firm. But when someone else uses the firm to launder money, the finger of suspicion soon points at Daniel. When a co-worker dies, Daniel realizes he must flee to save his own life and prove his innocence.
While on the run, Daniel meets Laura Traynor and her son, Andy. She’s having troubles of her own, not unrelated to Daniel’s problems, and together they are forced to run from people who want them dead.
Amidst the terrifying realization that they may never be able to prove their innocence, Daniel and Laura are drawn toward each other. Daniel soon realizes that what he has found in Laura and Andy are things that have been missing from his life. But has he made this discovery too late?
As Daniel and Laura attempt to unravel the lethal mysteries that envelop them, they discover that strong faith is a powerful ally — and the best answer to life’s fragility.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2009
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About the author
Brandt Dodson
10 books23 followersBrandt was born and raised on the west side of Indianapolis and comes from a long line of police officers. He was formerly employed by the Indianapolis Field Office of the FBI before serving as a Lt. in the United States Naval Reserve.
He is a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Indiana Central University (now known as the University of Indianapolis) and received his doctorate in Chicago, Illinois.
Brandt is the creator of the Indianapolis-based Colton Parker series, the Chicago-based Sons of Jude series, as well as several short stories and stand-alone novels. He has had his play adapted by a dinner theatre and it opened in March of 2013.
Brandt lives in southern Indiana where he is at work on his next novel.
He is a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Indiana Central University (now known as the University of Indianapolis) and received his doctorate in Chicago, Illinois.
Brandt is the creator of the Indianapolis-based Colton Parker series, the Chicago-based Sons of Jude series, as well as several short stories and stand-alone novels. He has had his play adapted by a dinner theatre and it opened in March of 2013.
Brandt lives in southern Indiana where he is at work on his next novel.
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August 27, 2024
When Daniel is tapped to perform an audit his recently deceased colleagues account at his stock broker firm, he doesn't think too much about it. Its standard protocol to make sure everything is on the up and up with the accounts. What is unusual is the rush his supervisor puts on it. When he does discover a discrepancy while going through the files, his first reaction is surprise. When he discovers the issue goes higher up, he decides to run, finding himself at the home of a young widow and her son. Laura is running the B&B that had been her husbands dream before he passed a few years ago. It's not much income, but she can't bring herself to let go of this project that meant so much to her husband. When a threatening man approaches her to sell the property, she is determined to not sell, so when Daniel shows up shortly after, she has a hard time trusting he's also not trying to take her property. When they find themselves fighting for their lives together though, she has to decide where her trust should lie.
I did enjoy the book, although the one downside is there wasn't really any suspense. You knew all along who was after them and since the pov kept switching between all of the characters you were following along with the protagonist and antagonist at the same time so no real surprises.
I did enjoy the book, although the one downside is there wasn't really any suspense. You knew all along who was after them and since the pov kept switching between all of the characters you were following along with the protagonist and antagonist at the same time so no real surprises.
January 23, 2016
Following on the success of his Colton Parker Series, Brandt Dodson has hit another home run with DANIEL’S DEN.
Daniel Borden is a successful stock analyst at the prestigious Capshaw-Crane group. Working hard and playing by the rules of decency, Daniel has made a comfortable living for himself. Stinging from the hurt of a broken engagement, he decides his career is his future and puts all his energies into further himself at Capshaw-Crane. That is until he discovers one of his co-workers has been laundering money, a co-worker that has died in a freak car accident. Reporting what he has discovered to his boss, Daniel feels relieved that his involvement with Mr. Fontaine’s accounts is over – or so he thinks. ♥
Laura Traynor has had enough loss in her life. With the loss of her parents and her husband, she struggles to maintain the Valley Mill, the bed and breakfast she and her husband had worked so hard to renovate. Along with her son, Andy, Laura is barely making ends meet. When Anton Farkas offers to buy her out, she refuses. But she soon finds out that Farkas, and those he works for are not willing to take no for an answer.
When Daniel is framed for Fontaine’s death, he runs, looking for answers regarding the mysterious companies outlined in Fontaine’s portfolio. When his path crosses Laura’s, they soon find themselves on the run from men that want to make them both disappear–for good. Amidst the terrifying realization that they may never be able to prove their innocence, both Daniel and Laura’s developing feelings for each other surface. Daniel realizes what he had found in Laura and Andy is what has been missing from his life. But has he made this discovery too late?
Brandt Dodson has once again written a book with characters you are instantly attracted to and a plot that keeps you guessing. With crisp writing and fast action, the pages quickly slip through your fingers as you root for Daniel to clear his name. This is my favorite novel from Brandt to date. Where his Colton Parker series only alluded to the possibility of Colton finding romance, DANIEL’S DEN takes the next step and allows the readers to see a true relationship develop between Daniel and Laura. But male readers needn’t fear. The subtlety of their relationship is done without sacrificing the action and intrigue Brandt is known for. Good job, Brandt! You’ve done it again.
Daniel Borden is a successful stock analyst at the prestigious Capshaw-Crane group. Working hard and playing by the rules of decency, Daniel has made a comfortable living for himself. Stinging from the hurt of a broken engagement, he decides his career is his future and puts all his energies into further himself at Capshaw-Crane. That is until he discovers one of his co-workers has been laundering money, a co-worker that has died in a freak car accident. Reporting what he has discovered to his boss, Daniel feels relieved that his involvement with Mr. Fontaine’s accounts is over – or so he thinks. ♥
Laura Traynor has had enough loss in her life. With the loss of her parents and her husband, she struggles to maintain the Valley Mill, the bed and breakfast she and her husband had worked so hard to renovate. Along with her son, Andy, Laura is barely making ends meet. When Anton Farkas offers to buy her out, she refuses. But she soon finds out that Farkas, and those he works for are not willing to take no for an answer.
When Daniel is framed for Fontaine’s death, he runs, looking for answers regarding the mysterious companies outlined in Fontaine’s portfolio. When his path crosses Laura’s, they soon find themselves on the run from men that want to make them both disappear–for good. Amidst the terrifying realization that they may never be able to prove their innocence, both Daniel and Laura’s developing feelings for each other surface. Daniel realizes what he had found in Laura and Andy is what has been missing from his life. But has he made this discovery too late?
Brandt Dodson has once again written a book with characters you are instantly attracted to and a plot that keeps you guessing. With crisp writing and fast action, the pages quickly slip through your fingers as you root for Daniel to clear his name. This is my favorite novel from Brandt to date. Where his Colton Parker series only alluded to the possibility of Colton finding romance, DANIEL’S DEN takes the next step and allows the readers to see a true relationship develop between Daniel and Laura. But male readers needn’t fear. The subtlety of their relationship is done without sacrificing the action and intrigue Brandt is known for. Good job, Brandt! You’ve done it again.
October 12, 2010
The chase is on! Daniel is out for his morning run and notices a van he has never seen before. When he comes back down the next street moments later and sees the van again he knows his life is about to change. "Daniel’s Den" is a fast paced thriller similar to any John Grisham book. The author, Brandt Dodson, keeps the story moving quickly and has the reader guessing as to what might happen next.
Daniel has been asked by his boss to audit the accounts of a recently deceased co-worker. During his audit he notices that one very big account belongs to a company that does not really exist. The money that has passed through the account has been used to buy property in Virginia. Daniel wrestles over telling his boss but when he does, the trouble begins. He finds himself being watched and threatened. He decides to find out for himself what is going on in Virginia. You feel the tension as you read of him being followed. You find yourself cheering for him as he runs for his life.
While he is in Virginia he meets a women and her son who have been threatened by the property buyers because she does not want to sell. It is heartwarming to watch him become attached to this mother and son. Part of why you find yourself cheering so hard for him as he runs is that he has to take them with him. His character changes from a self absorbed single man to a loving protective man.
The story moves along quickly and yet you feel like you have a good sense of the characters and why they do what they do. The author brings the story together at the end in a believable way. This book could easily be made into a movie of the week. Good, fast, easy read!
I was given this book by christianreviewofbooks.com to review
Daniel has been asked by his boss to audit the accounts of a recently deceased co-worker. During his audit he notices that one very big account belongs to a company that does not really exist. The money that has passed through the account has been used to buy property in Virginia. Daniel wrestles over telling his boss but when he does, the trouble begins. He finds himself being watched and threatened. He decides to find out for himself what is going on in Virginia. You feel the tension as you read of him being followed. You find yourself cheering for him as he runs for his life.
While he is in Virginia he meets a women and her son who have been threatened by the property buyers because she does not want to sell. It is heartwarming to watch him become attached to this mother and son. Part of why you find yourself cheering so hard for him as he runs is that he has to take them with him. His character changes from a self absorbed single man to a loving protective man.
The story moves along quickly and yet you feel like you have a good sense of the characters and why they do what they do. The author brings the story together at the end in a believable way. This book could easily be made into a movie of the week. Good, fast, easy read!
I was given this book by christianreviewofbooks.com to review
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February 24, 2009Daniel's Den by Brandt Dodson is a tightly-paced thriller with a message of hope. Daniel Borden is a successful stock analyst in New Orleans who has finally achieved all of the material things he's always wanted. Laura Traynor runs a small B&B in the Shenandoah Valley with her young son Andy. After facing the deaths of her parents, her husband, and her dream of writing, she's given up on finding any hope in life and is just trying to survive. Their lives come crashing together when Daniel is accused of murder and embezzling and someone starts to threaten Laura's life when she refuses to sell her B&B. Dodson writes action and suspense with a great flair, although in slower scenes he tends to tell rather than show when it comes to emotion and character motivations. Dodson's real strengths lie in creating fully fleshed characters rather than stereotypes. His antagonists have quirks and histories making them come to life. Although not as strong as Dodson's Colton Parker series, this is still a thrilling and enjoyable read.
February 15, 2009
Daniel's Den features a New Orleans stock broker and a Virgina owner of a bed and breakfast. The broker is a single man; the innkeeper a single mother with a nerdy son. He is set up to learn something he shouldn't know; she is being pressured to sell her inn by a stranger. It turns out there is a relationship. The two of them end up on the run away from the bad guys and the law.
Daniel's Den is an entertaining page-turner. It is Christian fiction, and in this book what that means is that one of the characters, at the end of the book discovers a faith he never had. The other has her faith revived. Honestly, the faith elements could be completely excised and the book would still make perfect sense. On the other hand, they aren't overdone or preachy either. It is almost more like they are stuck in there, read them if you want, skip them if you don't.
Daniel's Den is an entertaining page-turner. It is Christian fiction, and in this book what that means is that one of the characters, at the end of the book discovers a faith he never had. The other has her faith revived. Honestly, the faith elements could be completely excised and the book would still make perfect sense. On the other hand, they aren't overdone or preachy either. It is almost more like they are stuck in there, read them if you want, skip them if you don't.
August 30, 2011
"I've read one of Dodson's Colton Parker series, and I found that to be immensely more enjoyable than this movie-of-the-week suspense novel. The Daniel of the title is a privileged attorney living with a shelter dog named Elvis. When asked to audit the accounts of a recently deceased coworker, Daniel finds evidence of embezzlement and illegal activities, which then puts him in the hot seat. He flees to a small town where a divorced single mother, Laura Sky, is running a bed and breakfast.
The plot is fairly intricate, as Daniel realizes that threats made against Laura are somehow connected to Daniel's office's activities. I can honestly say that I've read better suspense novels (check out George Pelecanos sometime) but this was an engaging read."
May 19, 2009
I enjoyed this look into the world of finances. The main characters were people you want to root for and hope they triumph in the end. Daniel Borden is caught up in a situation that tears apart his comfortable world and forces him to run for his life. Laura Traynor discovers what happens when evil comes to her front door. These two pair up to solve a mystery that their lives hang on. Daniel’s Den is fast paced, well-researched with interesting characters that keep you turning the pages.
April 15, 2009
It was supposed to be a suspense, with a bit of romance, but it took over 100 pages for the two main characters to even meet each other. The romance was weak with no chemistry at all, and the suspense was weak too. I was disappointed.
January 19, 2010
Potential - the plot was good but-. Reference to the biblical Daniel in the lions den. This Daniel is an analyst in a large investment house and because he won't be dishonest he is "thrown to the lions" and must run for his life.
December 12, 2015
I was pleasantly surprised by how good this book was. I enjoyed it a lot and I will look for more books by this author.
January 13, 2017
Love Dr. Dodson's books. He's a local doctor and author and his books have a Christian message but they don't smack you in the head with religion.
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October 5, 2014This is a pretty interesting book.
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