Dead to Rights

by Gary Quesenberry

"Quesenberry proves he has what it takes to compete with 'the bigs' in the world of thriller fiction. Simply Case Younger KICKS A$$!"—Dave Temple, host of TheThrillerZone.com


Adrenaline meets intrigue in a high stakes battle of good versus evil.


After tracking down and eliminating the people who threatened his hometown, Case Younger is finally ready to leave his violent past and settle into a quiet life with the only woman he’s ever loved. But a stranger has come to town—one who’s handsome, charming, and on a mission to destroy everything Case holds dear. 


JC Wilks is the last surviving member of the Dead Rebels Motorcycle Club. He’s come to Pikesville hunting for Case Younger, and Wilks didn’t come alone. JC knows that Case will be a hard target. To get close, he needs a plan, deception, leverage, and some unsuspecting victims. 


Life is finally starting to feel right for Case Younger. Love, friends, family, and even a wedding. That’s when JC Wilks strikes hard. As the noose tightens around Case and his family, allegiances are tested, secrets are revealed, and a new threat comes to light that could destroy the fragile peace Case has worked so hard to find. 

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2025

About the author

Gary Quesenberry was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where his parents taught him the value of hard work, patriotism, and commitment to family. His passion for the outdoors and patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the United States Army at the age of seventeen, where he served in the 7th and 24th Infantry Divisions as an artilleryman. Gary is also a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Shortly after leaving the Army, Gary began his law enforcement career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He served as a correctional officer and Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member in FCI Beckley, West Virginia, and United States Penitentiary, Atwater, California. After the events of September 11th, 2001, Gary left the Bureau of Prisons to become a Federal Air Marshal. There, he traveled the world in the service of his country and devoted his time to studying the areas of violence and predatory behavior.

Gary has been featured on the History Channel’s hit television series Top Shot - Season 3 and Top Shot All-Stars. Now he's a situational awareness expert on the nationally syndicated show iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas. He has an extensive background in both domestic and foreign counter-terror training and has worked in both the private and corporate sectors to help educate others on the importance of situational awareness, and personal safety.

Reviews

[Keisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dead to Rights by Gary Quesenberry is an outstanding continuation from the first book, Homecoming, from start to finish. Not only is Case’s character developed and holds your attention, but Case’s family and friends play a strong role throughout. The intensity and the undertaking Case has against each other will keep your attention. This creates the kind of book that grabs your attention from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the final word. His writing is sharp, vivid, and paced perfectly, pulling you deep into the story without ever feeling rushed or forced. The plot is smart and suspenseful, layered with just the right amount of twists to keep you guessing without losing focus.

This is more than just a well-written thriller—it’s a story that respects the reader’s intelligence while delivering the excitement and intrigue fans of the genre crave. If you’re looking for a book that’s both smart and consistent, Dead to Rights should be at the top of your list.

[John Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Dead to Rights” by Dan Quesenberry is a great sequel to “Homecoming”. This story begins shortly after Case Younger stopped a sex trafficking and drug ring in his hometown and destroying the gang leadership that was running the drug and sex trafficking in Virginia.

The one member of the gang leadership that escaped the bar fire by being out of town is trying to find the person who was responsible for the destruction of the gang. Through the help of a corrupt cop and one of the sex trafficking women who was freed by Case, he identifies Case Younger who was responsible for the deaths of the gang leadership. He plots with the main sex trafficker in New York to provide the muscle to go after Case Younger in his hometown. The novel is about the effort to get revenge on Case Younger.

[Marcia Blum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my typical read, but lots of action.

[Texas · Rating 4 out of 5]

DEAD TO RIGHTS, #2 - Continuing where Homecoming ends, this is an interesting story with good characters and set at a good pace. The author needs to get an editor who can actually do the job of editing; too many basic errors, which take away from the story. A comma makes a big difference in meaning. Source: LibraryThing. 4*

HOMECOMING, #1 - A totally awesome read. I was totally immersed in this story with its intriguing story lines, interesting characters and non-stop pace. I love the triumph of Good vs. Evil, and fixing wrongs. Plenty of action, emotions, and cans being opened. Source: LibraryThing. 5*