Playing with Fire

Dean Steele #10

by A.J. Rivers

At a beloved local theme park, all has not been well.
After an inexplicable fire ravaged the park, the community united to rebuild the attractions.
The grand re-opening ceremony was filled with excitement and hope.
But the laughter soon turned into screams.

PI Dean Steele has solved countless cases.
Endured life's many tragedies, including the murder of his first love.
Just as he begins to piece his life back together and reconnect with his hidden son,
he is called into a new, bewildering case.

The town is baffled by a series of unexpected fires and an unidentifiable burnt victim.
As Dean searches for clues, he discovers that the town is teeming with suspects, each with their own motives.

With an abundance of odd connections and perplexing twists, Dean finds himself facing one of his most challenging cases yet.
It might be time for Dean to negotiate a raise...

Genres: Mystery

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 17, 2024

Reviews

[Karen Wright]

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars was because I thought it was too close to the previous story at another amusement park. At times I felt confused. As always, it was well written. The story has a creepy and sinister feel to it. I did really like how more than one mystery was cleared up, and I love how the police actually welcome Dean's help. Dean's stories are good but a fresh, new story would be more enjoyable.

[Taylor Richards]

Amazing!!

This book had everything I could want in more for a mystery thriller book! AJ Rivers writes these novels so that you can figure things out while reading but yet still don’t catch the twist until you’ve read it. And then you go back and read the twist again. This is definitely one of my favorite Dan Steele books! This book had me on the edge of my seat until the very end!

[Judith D Green]

Awesome read

I love all A.J. Rivers books. This is a great book it keeps you guessing from beginning to end. Dean is a great detective and a very caring person who makes me feel as if I know him personally. This is a book anyone who has been to a carnival or fair grounds will definitely enjoy. Surprise ending.

[Beth Stromberg]

Wanting More

I love Dean AND Xavier, and the gang. This was a terrific story, but a tad repetitive. I also missed X, Cupcake etc. There was so little of the regulars, they might well as not have been there. Part of what makes me love these books is the relationship between the characters, especially Dean and X. Please, give me more!

[Mary Rowe]

what a convoluted situation!

An eccentric recluse, fires at his amusement arcade, one of which leaves an unidentified burn victim, disputed inheritances or lack thereof, the recluse’s apparent death by drowning….

Dead vloggers,a non-mourning widow and daughter.

What a mixed bag of circumstances!

[Jonite Andrade]

This book is 👏 AMAZING!

This book is well written. It grasps your attention from the very beginning. You can not put it down for long, and you don't want to finish it up too quickly. The suspense is amazing. A.J. Rivers is definitely one of the best mystery thriller authors.

I really enjoyed this.

Is Dean going to solve another murder mystery?

[Katelyn Alexander]

⭐️ 3
This one was a little hard to get into. I didn’t realize it was a book part of a series, so I was a little lost on the characters and the main guys whole story. The end was good though and threw in some twists! I feel like I would have appreciated it better if I read the series from the beginning

[bonnie kirchner]

Playing With Fire

This is a ten star mystery book. I loved this book. This book is full of excitement and intrigue. This is a book you won't want to put down. I can't wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book and series.

[Paula B]

Wow!

Wow! Once I started reading I couldn't stop. This was a roller coaster ride all the way through. So much happened in and around the theme park, it was amazing that it all stayed tied together until the end. I love this series and can't wait for the next book.

[Carol Dickens]

Playing with fire

A.J. never lets me down. Each new book in this series is as interesting and well-written as the last. Each also leaves me excited about what the next book will be about. The characters are so real that you really feel like you have known them forever.

[Kelly Smelcer]

Incredible!

PI Dean Steele investigates an amusement park after two fires and the sudden death of the owner. What he uncovers is a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns that will keep you turning the page with one hand while you hold onto your seat with the other.

[Janice Stansell]

Lots of twists and puzzles

Whew, this one had many twists! Dean assembles all the parts of the mystery and comes to the conclusion that I never see coming! Thoroughly enjoy each and every one of his stories.

[Teresa Hunter]

Playing with Fire(Dean Steele Mystery Thriller Book 10)

OMG!!!!!!!! I loved this book. I so wanted it to last as long as possible, so I dragged it out as long as possible, but as I got farther into the story, the more I had to read. I can't wait to read the next book.

[Karla]

Mysterious and thrilling

This is another 5-star wonder from A.J.Rivers. Dean Steele solves another mystery that takes many twists and turns that may have your head spinning. Love,love,love the Dean Steele series.

[Cheryl]

As Always...EXCELLENT STORY!

Great book! Really Great Storyline. It was exciting and had twists and turns and many diversions. The characters were terrific....loved everyone. I really enjoyed this one and you will too! Promise!

[Mary L]

Good series

Another great book by A.J.Rivers. really enjoyed Dean Steel series. The last couple books have been very suspended laiden. Hopefully there will be more books in the future.

[Patricia Sears]

Dean does it again.

This book had me guessing right up till the end. Dean Steele is a great PI. Can't wait the his next adventure.

[Elyse]

It’s like every good long running soap opera. Twists and turns. It, underneath , is the ongoing relationships. I love how all the series intermingle

[Barbara Kaake]

This was a exciting story about Dean looking into the murders and figuring what and who was responsible with lots of suspense and action. Thank you for this wonderful who done it story.

[Beverly Calhoun]

Dean

These stories are totally awesome. Dean is so smart and figures out what happened. Looking forward to the next one.

[Amy Leister]

Great read!

Fast paced with lots of twists and turns! Great characters and a unique setting made this a wonderful story! Can't wait for the next book!

[Donald Mayberry]

Fun read

I enjoyed this book. It was an edge of seat read. A page turner that I hated to put down. Lots of twists and turns to hold my interest.

[Melissa Hoch]

not the best

This definitely wasn’t the best Dean Steele but it wasn’t the worst either. The twist at the end was decent. I definitely didn’t see it coming.

[LA LA]

Meh...

[Jasmine Jackson]

Dean Steele was the man in this book! I love how he solves the mystery and gets to the bottom of it while the cops failed to do the job! Top tier police work

[Tracy (The Complicated BookSnob)]

Twists and turns

I had this figured until I didn’t. Parts I still had right but it ended up pretty confusing. These are great books. They should be a Netflix series.

[Virginia]

I found Dean Steele to be somewhat dull in this book.

[Cathy Richmond]

Great reads.

First I Was wrapped up in Emma's stories until I got caught up and while waiting for the next book I started Deans. Now am hooked on his.