THE BOX by John L. Lansdale
An all-new chapter in the Mecana Series!
Just when he thought he was out…detective Thomas Mecana discovers a new killer has stolen old evidence from a case thought long-closed. When the bodies begin to pile up, Mecana knows he must take action. Together with a little help from his friends, they just might be able to stop a copycat murderer. This thrilling story from John L. Lansdale (Tales from the Crypt, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold) brings Mecana face-to-face with pure evil.
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THE MECANA SERIES by JOHN L. LANSDALE
HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR – Mecana Series #1 - Dallas PD Detective Thomas Mecana is on the hunt for a serial killer terrorizing the Lone Star State. Joining him is Darcie Connors, a young officer working her first murder case. With hard work, and some luck, Mecana and his partner discover a most-unusual serial killer case with murder in its very genes.
WHEN THE NIGHT BIRD SINGS – Mecana Series #2 - Detectives Thomas Mecana and Darcie Connors are on the trail of a new suspect. With an ever-growing suspect list, Mecana must toe the line between friend and foe. Each action leaves them sitting in the crosshairs of danger. One wrong move could mean the end.
TWISTED JUSTICE – Mecana Series #3 - Dallas Homicide Detective Sunday Verves is looking into the suspicious deaths of local drug runners when she discovers a potential suspect that hits too close to home. When the trail leads her south of the border, she enlists some old friends to track down the suspects.
THE BOX – Mecana Series #4 - Detective Thomas Mecana and the gang get back together for another case. Mecana soon finds the case will also bring him back to where it all began. This horror-filled novel is the latest installment of The Mecana Series.
What Others are Saying about John L. Lansdale
“LONG WALK HOME really touched and gripped me. A great bittersweet story of light and shadow about growing up in a time gone by. I loved it.” – Joe R. Lansdale
“Mickey Spillane fans will welcome this page-turner...Lansdale effectively delays revealing the novel’s big secret until the end. Those who like their thrillers with a heavy dose of violent action will be satisfied.” - Publishers Weekly review of Slow Bullet
“This is an entertaining, science fiction-historical-horror blend with resourceful protagonists and a solid cast of secondary characters.” - Booklist review of Zombie Gold
“Slow Bullet is a straight-ahead thriller...it's about action, and there's plenty of that. Check it out.” - Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine
“...the author’s innate ability to spin a complex tale painted with vivid characters and intense suspense provides readers with a well-paced book that they may find difficult to set down...a worthwhile suspenseful ride.” - Amazing Stories review of Horse of a Different Color
“Has something for everyone… It's exciting, entertaining and educational. A fun ride.” – legendary TV personality/actress/author Joan Hallmark, review of Zombie Gold
“...something unique and comfortable and difficult to put down. Highly recommended.” – Cemetery Dance review of Hell’s Bounty
“True to Lansdale tradition, John L. Lansdale has compiled a piece of work that should appeal to a wide range of readers.” – Amazing Stories review of Zombie Gold
About the Author
John L. Lansdale was born and raised in East Texas. He is a retired Army reserve Psychological Operations Officer and a combat veteran with numerous medals and awards. He has worked as a comic book writer for Tales from the Crypt, IDW, Grave Tales, Cemetery Dance and several more. He co-authored the Shadows West and Hell's Bounty novels with his brother Joe R. Lansdale. He is also the author of Horse of a Different Color, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold, When the Night Bird Sings, Broken Moon, Long Walk Home, The Last Good Day and several more titles.
THE BOX
A MECANA STORY
John L. Lansdale
Just when he thought he was out…detective Thomas Mecana discovers a new killer has stolen old evidence from a case thought long-closed. When the bodies begin to pile up, Mecana knows he must take action. Together with a little help from his friends, they just might be able to stop a copycat murderer. This thrilling story from John L. Lansdale (Tales from the Crypt, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold) brings Mecana face-to-face with pure evil.
Order now from Amazon (Paperback), Amazon (eBook) and other great retailers.
“...the author’s innate ability to spin a complex tale painted with vivid characters and intense suspense provides readers with a well-paced book that they may find difficult to set down...a worthwhile suspenseful ride.” - Amazing Stories review of Horse of a Different Color (A Mecana Story)
THE MECANA SERIES by JOHN L. LANSDALE
HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR – Mecana Series #1 - Dallas PD Detective Thomas Mecana is on the hunt for a serial killer terrorizing the Lone Star State. Joining him is Darcie Connors, a young officer working her first murder case. With hard work, and some luck, Mecana and his partner discover a most-unusual serial killer case with murder in its very genes.
WHEN THE NIGHT BIRD SINGS – Mecana Series #2 - Detectives Thomas Mecana and Darcie Connors are on the trail of a new suspect. With an ever-growing suspect list, Mecana must toe the line between friend and foe. Each action leaves them sitting in the crosshairs of danger. One wrong move could mean the end.
TWISTED JUSTICE – Mecana Series #3 - Dallas Homicide Detective Sunday Verves is looking into the suspicious deaths of local drug runners when she discovers a potential suspect that hits too close to home. When the trail leads her south of the border, she enlists some old friends to track down the suspects.
THE BOX – Mecana Series #4 - Detective Thomas Mecana and the gang get back together for another case. Mecana soon finds the case will also bring him back to where it all began. This horror-filled novel is the latest installment of The Mecana Series.
What Others are Saying about John L. Lansdale
“LONG WALK HOME really touched and gripped me. A great bittersweet story of light and shadow about growing up in a time gone by. I loved it.” – Joe R. Lansdale
“Mickey Spillane fans will welcome this page-turner...Lansdale effectively delays revealing the novel’s big secret until the end. Those who like their thrillers with a heavy dose of violent action will be satisfied.” - Publishers Weekly review of Slow Bullet
“This is an entertaining, science fiction-historical-horror blend with resourceful protagonists and a solid cast of secondary characters.” - Booklist review of Zombie Gold
“Slow Bullet is a straight-ahead thriller...it's about action, and there's plenty of that. Check it out.” - Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine
“...the author’s innate ability to spin a complex tale painted with vivid characters and intense suspense provides readers with a well-paced book that they may find difficult to set down...a worthwhile suspenseful ride.” - Amazing Stories review of Horse of a Different Color
“Has something for everyone… It's exciting, entertaining and educational. A fun ride.” – legendary TV personality/actress/author Joan Hallmark, review of Zombie Gold
“...something unique and comfortable and difficult to put down. Highly recommended.” – Cemetery Dance review of Hell’s Bounty
“True to Lansdale tradition, John L. Lansdale has compiled a piece of work that should appeal to a wide range of readers.” – Amazing Stories review of Zombie Gold
About the AuthorJohn L. Lansdale was born and raised in East Texas. He is a retired Army reserve Psychological Operations Officer and a combat veteran with numerous medals and awards. He has worked as a comic book writer for Tales from the Crypt, IDW, Grave Tales, Cemetery Dance and several more. He co-authored the Shadows West and Hell's Bounty novels with his brother Joe R. Lansdale. He is also the author of Horse of a Different Color, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold, When the Night Bird Sings, Broken Moon, Long Walk Home, The Last Good Day and several more titles.