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McRyan Mystery #6.5
Stakeout: A Case From The Dick Files
Librarian Note: The series order numbering on Goodreads is different. Goodreads does not number novellas and short stories as full book numbers in series.
THE CRIME SERIES WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION DOWNLOADS and 20,000+ REVIEWS -
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Mystery Series
Download Now/Read Later Sale - STAKEOUT $.99 (reg. $2.99) and NEXT GIRL ON THE LIST - new release - on sale for a limited time!
*** SHORT STORY ***
In a daring and high stakes heist worth millions, one man narrowly escapes capture. Now his past could jeopardize his future as detectives piece together a web of clues.
A rare coin collection worth millions was stolen and the thief is gone without a trace. Detective Mac McRyan and Detective Lich join forces to stakeout suspects and solve a few of Mac’s problems along the way. Dick is in rare form with his classic crude and obnoxious humor to work the case with Mac in... A Case From The Dick Files.
MAC MCRYAN MYSTERY, THRILLER, SUSPENSE AND CRIME SERIES:
(try it in audio)
FIRST CASE: Murder Alley - Book 1
THE ST. PAUL CONSPIRACY - Book 2 - USA TODAY Bestseller
DEADLY STILLWATER - Book 3 - Free on kindle
FIRST DEADLY CONSPIRACY - Books 1-3 Boxset - New York Times & USA TODAY Bestseller
ELECTING TO MURDER - Book 4
FATALLY BOUND - Book 5 - USA TODAY Bestseller
BLOOD SILENCE - Book 6 - USA TODAY Bestseller
NEXT GIRL ON THE LIST - Book 7
STAKEOUT - A Case From The Dick Files - McRyan Short Story
BOOK #8 - available late 2017
THE CRIME SERIES WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION DOWNLOADS and 20,000+ REVIEWS -
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Mystery Series
Download Now/Read Later Sale - STAKEOUT $.99 (reg. $2.99) and NEXT GIRL ON THE LIST - new release - on sale for a limited time!
*** SHORT STORY ***
In a daring and high stakes heist worth millions, one man narrowly escapes capture. Now his past could jeopardize his future as detectives piece together a web of clues.
A rare coin collection worth millions was stolen and the thief is gone without a trace. Detective Mac McRyan and Detective Lich join forces to stakeout suspects and solve a few of Mac’s problems along the way. Dick is in rare form with his classic crude and obnoxious humor to work the case with Mac in... A Case From The Dick Files.
MAC MCRYAN MYSTERY, THRILLER, SUSPENSE AND CRIME SERIES:
(try it in audio)
FIRST CASE: Murder Alley - Book 1
THE ST. PAUL CONSPIRACY - Book 2 - USA TODAY Bestseller
DEADLY STILLWATER - Book 3 - Free on kindle
FIRST DEADLY CONSPIRACY - Books 1-3 Boxset - New York Times & USA TODAY Bestseller
ELECTING TO MURDER - Book 4
FATALLY BOUND - Book 5 - USA TODAY Bestseller
BLOOD SILENCE - Book 6 - USA TODAY Bestseller
NEXT GIRL ON THE LIST - Book 7
STAKEOUT - A Case From The Dick Files - McRyan Short Story
BOOK #8 - available late 2017
66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2017
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Roger Stelljes
43 books769 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the McRyan Mystery Series and the Tori Hunter - Manchester Bay Mystery Series. The two crime series with over 3+ million downloads and 200,000+ reviews and ratings. Get the heart-stopping, action-packed thrillers that fans of John Sandford, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, James Patterson and Karin Slaughter will be hooked on by one of the best new authors in crime fiction.
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April 16, 2017
It wasn't anywhere as good as the previous books in the MacMcRyan series. The story line didn't grip me at all, it certainly wasn't a page turner and was completely out of order with the rest of the series. Has the series finished and we are just to expect spin off ones like this? Very disappointing
July 6, 2017
Fair
Too much time spent on the relationship between Sally and Ryan. Not enough on the case. Needed more detective work and envolvement
of the other characters.
Too much time spent on the relationship between Sally and Ryan. Not enough on the case. Needed more detective work and envolvement
of the other characters.
July 1, 2018
Very ordinary and not very exciting.
August 7, 2019
This is a fairly quick read, and if you have read the author’s Mac McRyan series I’m very confident you will enjoy it; if you haven’t read the McRyan series, I would highly recommend you start with this one and then read each book of the series in order they are that good. Reading this one makes me have a hope there is a new installment to the McRyan series coming soon. I picked this one up for free and, as I type this review, it is still free – grab it while you can!
May 19, 2017
Short story in the Mac Ryan series. It was solid, not as good as a full length book, but very readable. Mac and His partner dick are tasked with staking out an ex-girlfriend of a suspected thief in a Chicago robbery. At the same time mac's girlfriend asks mac to move in with her. There is nothing spectacular about the story, but if you have read the rest of the series it is well worth your time.
January 1, 2018
Short and sweet
I really enjoy this series. This story was set at the beginning of Mac and Sally’s relationship and we saw a little of that side of the story line. Per usual they solved the case and caught the bad guys. Do note this is a novella and not a full length story. Finished it in just a couple hours.
I really enjoy this series. This story was set at the beginning of Mac and Sally’s relationship and we saw a little of that side of the story line. Per usual they solved the case and caught the bad guys. Do note this is a novella and not a full length story. Finished it in just a couple hours.
December 10, 2021
Mac McRyan is an entertaining read
So I would recommend this series to anyone interested in a really good book. I started with the first book and then I was hooked. It takes you all over the country but you know Mac is going to get his man. I was so impressed with the series that I got it on my Audible as well.
So I would recommend this series to anyone interested in a really good book. I started with the first book and then I was hooked. It takes you all over the country but you know Mac is going to get his man. I was so impressed with the series that I got it on my Audible as well.
April 4, 2019
Could have used a "The End"....
An interesting read, combining storyline intrigue with page turnability. Brian (GBR) provided a good British narrative (text to speech). I might re-read this if I ever need a break in my regimen.
An interesting read, combining storyline intrigue with page turnability. Brian (GBR) provided a good British narrative (text to speech). I might re-read this if I ever need a break in my regimen.
July 31, 2019
A good read albeit a beach book or rainy day novel.
I enjoy the writing, clear descriptions helped me see and feel what was happening. Characters were real. A large "mystery" reader, I'd recommend this to my reading friends.
I enjoy the writing, clear descriptions helped me see and feel what was happening. Characters were real. A large "mystery" reader, I'd recommend this to my reading friends.
August 1, 2019
Short, but sweet
This the first book I've read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed. It is a fast read but pretty satisfying all the same. A nice introduction to a new protagonist.
This the first book I've read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed. It is a fast read but pretty satisfying all the same. A nice introduction to a new protagonist.
February 24, 2021
Superb!
I’ve read all the McRyan series and was enthralled with all the books! Can hardly wait for the next one to come out! They have great storylines and captivating plots! Must Read!
I’ve read all the McRyan series and was enthralled with all the books! Can hardly wait for the next one to come out! They have great storylines and captivating plots! Must Read!
January 27, 2022
Commitment
My one criticism of this piece it abruptly ended without any warning. It followed the expected line. It was to short and I question its placement in the series. I would have preferred to read this one first before all of his previous books.
My one criticism of this piece it abruptly ended without any warning. It followed the expected line. It was to short and I question its placement in the series. I would have preferred to read this one first before all of his previous books.
May 12, 2017
Review of: "Stakeout"
A good fast read. It was far too short, but guess it was supposed to be a teaser story. Anyway, its interesting and worth recommending and I do.
A good fast read. It was far too short, but guess it was supposed to be a teaser story. Anyway, its interesting and worth recommending and I do.
August 7, 2017
Stakeout is a short story spin-off of the Mac McRyan Mystery series written by author Roger Stelljes. Thanks to the author for the complimentary copy.
October 17, 2017
Shorter version of most his books but a quick and satisfying read
June 11, 2019
A good quick read!
I enjoy the McRyan series but I lost my reader. This was an opportunity to get acquainted with the Flanagan boys again!
I enjoy the McRyan series but I lost my reader. This was an opportunity to get acquainted with the Flanagan boys again!
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June 19, 2019nice little quick read love mac and the boys.
August 22, 2019
3.5 stars
October 16, 2019
Another great success for McRyan and Lich.
November 1, 2019
Cute
This book is very cozy. Nobody even got their feelings hurt here. This was more of a short story than a crime novel.
This book is very cozy. Nobody even got their feelings hurt here. This was more of a short story than a crime novel.
December 2, 2019
That book is really awesome.
January 26, 2020
Review of: "Stakeout"
This is a good fast read, but not necessarily the best I've read by this author, but worth the time reading it.
This is a good fast read, but not necessarily the best I've read by this author, but worth the time reading it.
May 1, 2020
Interesting
Being only 6 chapters, it was more of a short story than a book. I liked it and will continue reading this series.
Being only 6 chapters, it was more of a short story than a book. I liked it and will continue reading this series.
June 9, 2021
This was NOT book 6.5 in the series. More like a prequel, but.....it was a fun story and gave some insights to Mac, Sally, Lich, and Dot.
March 27, 2023
Wonderful characters in a great police procedural.
June 19, 2023
Very so so and a short story not a book
October 17, 2024
I really need to start at the beginning of this series, cmon barnes and noble step up your game lol.
September 24, 2025
Stakeout
A very good book. As usual, Roger Stelljes has written another great book! Interesting, moves quickly and is completely satisfying!!
A very good book. As usual, Roger Stelljes has written another great book! Interesting, moves quickly and is completely satisfying!!
October 30, 2021
“I suppose it’s because sometimes life has a different schedule than the one you have in your own mind”
June 14, 2019
"Entertaining short"
I loved 'Deadly Stillwater' and grabbed this short story to continue the enjoyment. The settings were great and the cops played their traditional roles. However, as a short story I thought the plot line was uninspiring. As a result I found I noticed other elements that made me feel uncomfortable. Cops are cops the world over, I guess, and every conversation these guys were involved in tended to result in sexual innuendo. Whether it was a waitress, an ex-girlfriend or a work colleague. Maybe if the story line had been stronger I would have been too preoccupied to notice. Not as impressive as his novel for me.
I loved 'Deadly Stillwater' and grabbed this short story to continue the enjoyment. The settings were great and the cops played their traditional roles. However, as a short story I thought the plot line was uninspiring. As a result I found I noticed other elements that made me feel uncomfortable. Cops are cops the world over, I guess, and every conversation these guys were involved in tended to result in sexual innuendo. Whether it was a waitress, an ex-girlfriend or a work colleague. Maybe if the story line had been stronger I would have been too preoccupied to notice. Not as impressive as his novel for me.
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