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A Kane Novel #6
Kane: Blood Moon
"From Amazon bestselling author Steve Gannon, thrillers that will keep you up all night . . . but lock your doors and windows first!"
A serial kidnapper. A maverick LAPD police detective. In Kane: Blood Moon, Detective Daniel Kane embarks on the most chilling case of his career. Another woman is missing, and time is running out ...
A serial kidnapper. A maverick LAPD police detective. In Kane: Blood Moon, Detective Daniel Kane embarks on the most chilling case of his career. Another woman is missing, and time is running out ...
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2018
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About the author
Steve Gannon
13 books39 followersI was a Navy brat, the oldest of four kids. My dad served as a captain in the US Navy, so our family moved around a lot—North Carolina, Rhode Island, Virginia. When my dad finally took a post at the Pentagon for the remainder of his career, we landed for good in Falls Church, Virginia.
After a high-school education under the not-so-gentle tutelage of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, I embarked for college one step ahead of a serious run-in with the Falls Church police—eventually completing my undergraduate education at Duke University and USC with a degree in physics. Following a stint as a systems engineer in the Southern California aerospace industry, I headed back to UCLA for graduate work, earning a DDS degree four years later. I passed the California Dental Board exam that summer and prepared to begin a new career.
At that point I think I had my first identity crisis. I liked school. Beat work. Plus it allowed me to put off deciding what I wanted to do with my life when I grew up. I had never really thought about the future much. I had just gone from day to day, surmounting one hurdle at a time. Now that I was finished with school, was this going to be it? Work?
Not that I don’t like work. I held down part-time jobs during most of my college years— retail sales in a bookstore, swing shift on a loading dock, nights as a bartender. Like that.
In retrospect, I think those jobs were as influential as my formal education in shaping who I am. I recall little of my advanced math courses (and by little I mean zero), and I haven’t practiced dentistry in years, but I do remember things I picked up working various jobs, things I have been able to use in my writing.
Anyway, I opened a dental office on the Westside of town and began my life as an adult. But not without a struggle. During the years I practiced dentistry in Brentwood (right down the street from where O.J. Simpson didn’t kill Nicole), I got my Screen Actors Guild card and “acted” in TV commercials, shamelessly promoting everything from luggage to beer. I also modeled in a worldwide print campaign for Camel cigarettes before “Joe Camel,” the famous R.J. Reynolds cartoon that more effectively targeted kids, took over the cigarette advertising reins. That job was fun. Except for the smoking.
And I wrote fiction. Lots of fiction. All kinds of fiction. Mostly short stories, but some longer pieces, too. Some even got published.
Upon retiring from dentistry in my mid-thirties, I spent a decade as a real-estate developer specializing in beachfront construction in Malibu. Homes for the stars. More recently I’ve served as executive director for an Idaho nonprofit that promotes classical music concerts and presents various educational programs. And I continue to write.
Okay, seems like a lot of careers for one guy, right? I agree. Bottom line, I guess I was always ready to take a chance on something new, which led me down a lot of unexpected paths. But one constant remained throughout, something that gave me a way to use all my experiences, both good and bad. Writing.
And in the end, that’s what I finally decided I wanted to do, even if I were to ever grow up . . . someday. I think it’s what I do best.
My first full novel, titled A Song for the Asking, was published to both critical and reader acclaim by Bantam Books. The book was inspired by the question: “Can a homicide detective who deals with the worst of human nature go home to a normal family life?” In doing the research for my fictional lead character, LAPD Detective Daniel Kane, I met some fascinating people, learned some unexpected things, and made some lifelong friends.
IMG_0206Since then I have continued the “Kane Novel” series, following with bestsellers Kane, a thriller, and Allison, a suspense tale told from the perspective of Kane’s only daughter, Allison. A fourth in the series, titled L.A. Sniper, is scheduled for release in 2014. Glow, a standalone novel that chronicles the e
After a high-school education under the not-so-gentle tutelage of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, I embarked for college one step ahead of a serious run-in with the Falls Church police—eventually completing my undergraduate education at Duke University and USC with a degree in physics. Following a stint as a systems engineer in the Southern California aerospace industry, I headed back to UCLA for graduate work, earning a DDS degree four years later. I passed the California Dental Board exam that summer and prepared to begin a new career.
At that point I think I had my first identity crisis. I liked school. Beat work. Plus it allowed me to put off deciding what I wanted to do with my life when I grew up. I had never really thought about the future much. I had just gone from day to day, surmounting one hurdle at a time. Now that I was finished with school, was this going to be it? Work?
Not that I don’t like work. I held down part-time jobs during most of my college years— retail sales in a bookstore, swing shift on a loading dock, nights as a bartender. Like that.
In retrospect, I think those jobs were as influential as my formal education in shaping who I am. I recall little of my advanced math courses (and by little I mean zero), and I haven’t practiced dentistry in years, but I do remember things I picked up working various jobs, things I have been able to use in my writing.
Anyway, I opened a dental office on the Westside of town and began my life as an adult. But not without a struggle. During the years I practiced dentistry in Brentwood (right down the street from where O.J. Simpson didn’t kill Nicole), I got my Screen Actors Guild card and “acted” in TV commercials, shamelessly promoting everything from luggage to beer. I also modeled in a worldwide print campaign for Camel cigarettes before “Joe Camel,” the famous R.J. Reynolds cartoon that more effectively targeted kids, took over the cigarette advertising reins. That job was fun. Except for the smoking.
And I wrote fiction. Lots of fiction. All kinds of fiction. Mostly short stories, but some longer pieces, too. Some even got published.
Upon retiring from dentistry in my mid-thirties, I spent a decade as a real-estate developer specializing in beachfront construction in Malibu. Homes for the stars. More recently I’ve served as executive director for an Idaho nonprofit that promotes classical music concerts and presents various educational programs. And I continue to write.
Okay, seems like a lot of careers for one guy, right? I agree. Bottom line, I guess I was always ready to take a chance on something new, which led me down a lot of unexpected paths. But one constant remained throughout, something that gave me a way to use all my experiences, both good and bad. Writing.
And in the end, that’s what I finally decided I wanted to do, even if I were to ever grow up . . . someday. I think it’s what I do best.
My first full novel, titled A Song for the Asking, was published to both critical and reader acclaim by Bantam Books. The book was inspired by the question: “Can a homicide detective who deals with the worst of human nature go home to a normal family life?” In doing the research for my fictional lead character, LAPD Detective Daniel Kane, I met some fascinating people, learned some unexpected things, and made some lifelong friends.
IMG_0206Since then I have continued the “Kane Novel” series, following with bestsellers Kane, a thriller, and Allison, a suspense tale told from the perspective of Kane’s only daughter, Allison. A fourth in the series, titled L.A. Sniper, is scheduled for release in 2014. Glow, a standalone novel that chronicles the e
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July 14, 2019
I love the Kane books they are wonderful I love Dan and he family you become part of the book I hate to even put my kindle down I have read all of them cried when Catherine died I adored her I'm going thru
cancer and chemo so I related to her bless her heart please get the next one out quick thank you
cancer and chemo so I related to her bless her heart please get the next one out quick thank you
March 11, 2020
Fantasic series!
This was by far the best set I've read on kindle-each book was a stand alone read-the characters pulled you into their lives-strong cop father-3 sons and 1 daughter-artist mother all so different but a tight knit family. The father puts you right on the front line with the ugly side of a dectectives day to day. Just great writing! Thank you1
This was by far the best set I've read on kindle-each book was a stand alone read-the characters pulled you into their lives-strong cop father-3 sons and 1 daughter-artist mother all so different but a tight knit family. The father puts you right on the front line with the ugly side of a dectectives day to day. Just great writing! Thank you1
March 18, 2020
Highly recommend. Like the other books by Steve Gannon this book is about another serial killer, it's tough and it's so good written. So easy to love his main character Dan Kene , his family, his coworkers, enjoying a nature description. So far I have read 9 of Steve Gannon books, 6 of them from detective Kene series, I loved them all and I'm waiting impatiently for a new book.
January 30, 2022
Awesome.
Another get book by an amazing author. I can't wait to read the next one. I am picky about the book I read and it is not often that I find an author that I truly enjoy reading. I am so glad I found this one. I will continue reading his books until I have read them all. Thank you Steve Gannon for your amazing book!!
Another get book by an amazing author. I can't wait to read the next one. I am picky about the book I read and it is not often that I find an author that I truly enjoy reading. I am so glad I found this one. I will continue reading his books until I have read them all. Thank you Steve Gannon for your amazing book!!
November 25, 2018
Great Crime Novel
Kane is a cop's cop. The rules are meant to be stretched if not fractured. Blood Moon delivers a fast paced story with tension enough to keep you involved. Definitely worth the read!
Kane is a cop's cop. The rules are meant to be stretched if not fractured. Blood Moon delivers a fast paced story with tension enough to keep you involved. Definitely worth the read!
December 27, 2019
Detective Kane...a must read series!!
The series is absolutely awesome. The characters are amazing and the plots will keep you totally immersed till the very end. Thank you, Steve Gannon, and please give us more books featuring Dan Kane!!
The series is absolutely awesome. The characters are amazing and the plots will keep you totally immersed till the very end. Thank you, Steve Gannon, and please give us more books featuring Dan Kane!!
November 26, 2018
Love Steve Gannon Kane series
January 18, 2019
Love the whole Kane series
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January 25, 2020
Thrilling book, very entertaining and a fun read.
March 2, 2020
Superb storyline...
August 27, 2023
What amazing book! Now I have a new favorite author to add to my collection!
October 8, 2019
Excellent
I so loved these books. I read this last one twice and I might start over again!! Love this family. It was such an emotional series with lots of action. I’m sad I’m done with them.
I so loved these books. I read this last one twice and I might start over again!! Love this family. It was such an emotional series with lots of action. I’m sad I’m done with them.
April 1, 2019
What a great series!
I first discovered this author in 1997 when he wrote the first book in this series A SONG FOR THE ASKING. It was then, and still is, one of the best books I've read. I don't believe the author actually meant this to be a series (I could be wrong) but there was a gap between the first book and the second book KANE.
I am so glad he continued the story of the Kane family. This book is the sixth in the series and great - as all the others have been.
LAPD homicide detective Dan Kane is still reeling and trying to cope with the tragedy of eight months ago, along with other family members.
In this offering, Kane is on a task force trying to catch a serial killer called the Magpie operating in the L.A. area.
Wonderful fully drawn characters (you'll get hooked on this family), vivid descriptions of Malibu and the L.A. area, exciting storyline, and I love the Kane family beach parties as always.
Do yourself a favor and read this series - in order.
I first discovered this author in 1997 when he wrote the first book in this series A SONG FOR THE ASKING. It was then, and still is, one of the best books I've read. I don't believe the author actually meant this to be a series (I could be wrong) but there was a gap between the first book and the second book KANE.
I am so glad he continued the story of the Kane family. This book is the sixth in the series and great - as all the others have been.
LAPD homicide detective Dan Kane is still reeling and trying to cope with the tragedy of eight months ago, along with other family members.
In this offering, Kane is on a task force trying to catch a serial killer called the Magpie operating in the L.A. area.
Wonderful fully drawn characters (you'll get hooked on this family), vivid descriptions of Malibu and the L.A. area, exciting storyline, and I love the Kane family beach parties as always.
Do yourself a favor and read this series - in order.
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